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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Of all the things pure love could want, I found my heart’s desire. She passed me by, as if in taunt, Her eyes alight with fire. Beautiful as was her smile --It scarce could be outdone-- Her sense of humor, all the while, Caused lesser men to run. She bore with unknowing grace so rare, With all that she was blessed, An equally unknowing air, The beauty she possessed. I watched in awe her radiant face. Her laughter filled the air-- A sound that harkened memory's trace Of friends and weather fair. Would this captivating girl Ever know my name? Could my heart, now in a whirl, Ever feel the same? Time and life will show us how, If love brings us together. If not, a smile, here and now, Would have to last forever. I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
be a dreamer, for dreamers hope, and the desire of wanting a thing is the pleasure of life beautiful poem |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Thanks, Lee. It is a fluffy little piece about a very important topic--that "je ne sais quoi" that makes the world go 'round. Thanks for writing! John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Wonderful fluffy poem! I enjoyed the gentle quality conveyed in your verse. TD |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Thanks, TD. I was waxing poetic on a fluffy cloud, or something...  Thanks for your kind words. John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah...that last verse just got me good |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Enjoyed this - fluffy clouds or no fluffy clouds! |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Thanks, Shadows. I did so hope to wrap it all up in a big, emotional bow... John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, Honeybunch! Yes, I like fluffy clouds, anyhow. I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem, though... John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
John... very much enjoyed this! RDB |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JLHunter My type of poetry, A pleasure to read. |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, RDB. Thanks for the encouraging words. I appreciate the kind thoughts. John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Thanks, Seymour. I always aim to please...but, of course, everyone has different tastes. I'm glad that I could serve up something to please your palate. John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
Yep this is the stuff that i write about 2. You did a nice job on this poem. I really liked it |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So very very lovely.. Much enjoyed the read John. Hugs~Nancy Sing in me muse... |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
John when you "waxing poetic on a fluffy cloud" you wax beautifully! |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, Shadows. ...Not sure what that means, but yes, I did get bumped...by you (if that's what you meant)! Thanks! John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Thanks, trutodaraiders. A kindred soul is always nice to find. John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, Nancy. Thanks for the hugs and the kind words! Love, john I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Thank, TL! "Wax on, wax off!"  John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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