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Please Don't -- Inspired by Rainydays's Moonlight Spill
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Please Don't -- Inspired by Rainydays's Moonlight Spill |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Please Don't ...  Don't look into my eyes as you will surely see Residing within are the secret passions of you Please don't use my eyes to reach the depths of me Or you will find a love that can only be true I don't know if I am ready to give of my heart I don't know how to fight it though as our lips touch I don't want the moment to come that we will part I don't know if I can tell you that I love you this much Please don't release me or my love to the wind Please hold onto me and the passionate fire inside You will find a heart for you always ready to defend You will find where your truest love will forever reside I know that my eyes will not be able to tell a lie I know that I don't want to lose your arms around me So please do not look unless you are willing to try Don't call me to dance unless you will let our love be Mark Bohannan |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Hey, Mark! Welcome back!! Excellent as usual, my friend!! Love it!! sp  Do not go where the path may lead, but instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Please don't use my eyes to reach the depths of me Or you will find a love that can only be true --------------- I know that my eyes will not be able to tell a lie I know that I don't want to lose your arms around me So please do not look unless you are willing to try Don't call me to dance unless you will let our love be =============== so beautiful Mark...written with your gift of expressing your emotions from the places deep that we hold on to our dreams. we all want to know honest love like this... it is the dream most poetry is inspired by... because I know your heart ... I know you will someday know this dream as your reality... as I have told you so many times before... you deserve know this dream... we all do... love ya my poetic prince me |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
sp-Thank you my friend. Nice to be back even if it is not yet full time. Glad you liked it. JM-I too am hoping that someday I find this dream. I do believe that I will as you know. Thank you much my friend. Hugs to you. |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Mark this is just lovely. The eyes do tell it all don't they? Juls |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my dear friend welcome back, this is superb, what a delightful dream. Excellant as always, I really love this one. Take care Mushy Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Welcome back cowboy...seems like you came riding back in high style, as this is another one of your better posts...when she quits your dance card, let the rest of us know? {~,^} Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, fine style, just fine. Welcome back, I've missed you. Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A wonderful sight to see you inspired...your talent to draw from the words and emotion from another are amazing. Rainyday's Poem definately struck something in you that needed to be woven...beautiful writing~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rainydays's poem is certaily an inspiration, and so is this . It is quite alluring and romantic, and well written Liz |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Mark, this one brought tears, it is so heartfelt. Loved it. Sandra |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Mark, the word "inspired" by definition, takes on several nuances in its interpretation, one of which is "to infuse by breathing." In reading your lovely poem, I feel that yours is a creativity borne of such breathing. You have absorbed, infused, words and ideas and in turn, and in your own remarkable way, given their essence a whole new breath of life. This is, indeed, a charming poem, and I am honored to have had a little something to do with its "inspired" inception. Thank you for letting me know about this. Rainydays |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
I love the picture you've painted here  The eyes, they say, are mirrors of the soul....but though I cannot quite see your eyes, your soul must be beautiful indeed to have birthed this lovely write!!!!Pepper "I honor the place in you, that when you are in that place, and I am in that place in me, we are in the same place" Ram Dass |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
lovely Mark..it is always nice to have someone or something inspire you..enjoyed ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Mark, this is an absolutely beautiful poem. Lots of feelings here. Loved it. And welcome back, the place ain't the same without Da Man around. Ron Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend, I had to come back to this it is so utterly beautiful. Such a lovely image you have planted in me today, this is magic. Really love this one, and I'm giving the MBOOPAS a copy of this, because they will love it. As much as I do. Take care Mushy Marsha (This fits my mood so perfectly today, thank you)   Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Mark-- I don't know if I am ready to give of my heart I don't know how to fight it though as our lips touch I don't want the moment to come that we will part I don't know if I can tell you that I love you this much ** Some day you and your poet's heart will make this dream come true...beautiful poem! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Welcome back Mark..... I have read this one several times before I reply, its soooo beautiful,a delight piece from the heart.....excellent as always.... ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Don't ever look into someone's eyes unless you really want to see the truth of their thoughts! My eyes would tell you how beautiful this poem is, and how nice to read you here again!!  Follow your dream! |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
BUMP!! Just because this is my new favorite of yours!! Take care, my friend!! sp Do not go where the path may lead, but instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
oh wow, what an inspiration! "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ Don't look into my eyes unless you're ready to see The love you think is only yours also resides in me Loving your inspirational thoughts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Juls-Thank you much. Yes, they usually do. So glad you liked it. Marsha-Why thank you so much my president. I am still not completely settled and my computer time is limited but please let the MBOOPAS's know that their poem will be coming soon. Karilea-Thank you so much my friend and as for the dance card ... not really anyone on it(yet) to tell you the truth. I found this inspiration in the words of another poet's words. I am glad you enjoyed it. Kethry=I am glad that all is FINE and I do thank you much and I missed you too my friend.Holly-Thank you so much my friend and you know that I do try to find inspiration wherever I can and when it comes from another poet's words alone then I feel doubly good as I feel as if I connected to their piece. That is the case in this one of Rainyday's and thus mine. I always love to see your name on the screen whether it be on a reply or on a poem you have posted. Liz-Alluring and romantic huh? So do you think it will catch anyone maybe? LOL. Thank you so very much. Sandra-Awe my friend, I am so glad that you liked it and as for those tears, I do so hope they were happy tears. Thank you so much for being so in tune with my poetry. That means so much to me. Hugs my friend. Rainydays-I am glad that you enjoyed it and I hope as much as I enjoyed writing it. When I read your poem, I found myself in a setting of a discussion between two people that were afraid to admit what they were feeling though they both not only felt it but both knew that the other did as well. After placing myself in the setting, this is what came out. Have I told you yet? I love the way your words "inspire" me to try and reach that one chord that will really come across with the beauty of a clear harmonic. Thank you so much for your sweet reply and double ... no, triple that ... as a matter of fact,... a thousand times for your works and please never ever stop writing.  Pepper-Why thank you so much and as for my eyes and my soul, well I think if you could have seen my eyes at the moment I read Rainyday's poem then you would have found them to be perfectly clear in color and a very REAL look into my soul. Victoria-As it is when something inspires you and you bring to us one of your lovely poems. Thank you so much. Ron-Why thank you my friend and I do appreciate that. You will find that I am not totally back just yet but will be soon, so for now, you are still da man. LOL Marsha-You may visit anytime my friend and president, anytime. I do so appreciate your loyalty to me and my poems and I hope the MBOOPA's like it as well. I fear that I may never get used to having my own fan club, but believe me, I AM NOT COMPLAINING at all. LOL...Hugs my dear friend to you and to all of the MBOOPA's (a really big one to Daphne) Martie-Is that an invitation to not give up hope? LOL...Thank you my dear friend and I do so hope it is soon. Hugs to you as well. Charisma-Thank you for those wonderful words and of course for another VERY wonderful hug from you. You always make me smile. Sunny1-And my eyes would tell of the truely heartfelt thanks and love of a friend that has become a true member of my personal family means the world to me. Hugs my sweet sister and I am so glad to see you here. You know this. sp-Why thank you so much for that my friend. It is always so refreshing (not to mention the other things LOL) to be bumped by one as sweet and lovely as you. Kathleen-Thank you much my dear IRISH friend. Yes, that was exactly my response when I read her poem as it took my mind AND me to a setting directly in front of her. Marge-Hmmmmmm, are you sure we should look? I think the world knows already anyway, don't you..... So, how do you think the world would react to the love between a cowboy and an Indian Princess? LOL Thank you much my sweet friend, you know that I will always LOVE you. |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
howdy stranger, remember me haha im over at sis's house, kicked her off her own computer, hows that for payback ha so while i was here you know i had to come find one of yours and this is a beauty mark you write with such a depth and express your emotions in such a special way jan updated me about your move so good luck to you and i hope all goes well i know shes really pleased your with your family she worries about you dont you know shhhhhhh, dont tell her i told you and if asked ill deny the whole convesation. ha you keep on being so sweet "cowboy poet" trisha my sister is the poet I am but a shadow. by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~Dont call me to dance unless you will let our love be~ Does it get any more perfect Mark...I love this line as I do the whole poem. Well done my beloved friend!!~ ~Cherie~ |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~Dont call me to dance unless you will let our love be~ Does it get any more perfect Mark...I love this line as I do the whole poem. Well done my beloved friend!!~ ~Cherie~ |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
Mark, This is captivating to say the least. Look within the heart of a poet, and you will see a reflection of their soul. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Mark~ As always, you bring such warmth to your verse. Deb |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mark- my sweet cowboy friend... you have to KNOW how much i LOVE this. it's absulutely beautiful...and so full of truth. our eyes often speak all the things that our voices cannot utter. wonderful, my friend. so...where do i add my name to that dance card of yours? hugs, -vicky < !signature--> "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 11-05-2000).] |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
 Mark, Mark, Mark, No way, kind sir, to exceed the beauty in THIS love poem...noway! Awesomely Beautiful! Marcy |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
hi Mark, I compliment you on this one my friend... Simply beautifully written!! Coco |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
This is a Test......If it works, I will reply.. |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
This is a test....... |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Hey, Mark, I knew you couldn't stay away for long from Passions,welcome home and welcome back Cathy Marie Bohannan |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
beautiful words Mark, the eyes are the window to the soul and the way to the heart, eyes tell us alot about the mind body and soul, yet sometimes it doesn't say enough words from the heart, this is where the true love is, this was a very loving and heartwarming poem. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
how beautiful these words are.....*S* Your talent shines... Greeneyes |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Hi Mark, I am sorry, my browser has not liked me for sometime now. I have not been able to reply or post. This so beautiful........soft..........it is so nice to be back here to read your words........This was calming for my heart.... Jenn E |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I've got to say that I agree with your philosophy... Let's not play unless it's for real... Nicely said, Mark..  |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend, the MBOOPAS will now come to order, can't you keep these wretches in order. No neither can I. They all want me to say welcome home, and that they have missed you, which is a gross understatement to say the least. There were times this office has been down right depressed. And Daphne insists that she has missed you more than anyone else, I'm going to have to restrain her I think. I'll get the chains out. These are their comments Yes, I love this one! Sue Terrific, this is now my fav one. Kelsy You don't love it more than I do Daphne (She's going to be the death of me) This is so beautiful Pat It's breathtakingly lovely Jan Wonderful David Superb I love this more than Daphy Delia (Don't set her off) Fantastic this is really great Mel I love this one Fran We all agree that this is truly outstanding. (And now back to work boy and girls) Take care Mushy Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Mark~ "I know that my eyes will not be able to tell a lie" this was my favorite line.......I know this very well........one look in my eyes is to know my heart completely......I'm such an open book......***SIGH*** This is beautiful.......so happy to see you back, even if it isn't full time yet......I'm finding my time is getting limited....at least for this week.....I've missed your magical words.......Hugs to you sweet cowboy.... -SEA |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Trisha-Thank you so very much and it was a true delight to see you back even if it was only on a borrowed computer lol. I won't tell Jan about our conversation okay? I don't think you have anything to worry about either as I am sure that she will read right past this when and if she revists lol. Take care of you and please feel free to steal her computer again to write me lol. Hugs lil sis. Miss you bunches. Beth-Why thank you so much my dear friend. I don't think it does get any better than that either. Now if I could only find it. LOL Take care my friend. A Whisper's Caress-Always nice to captivate an audience. Thank you much and I hope you are enjoying your time here with us.Deb-Thank you my friend. Your words always mean the world to me. Vicky-So what makes you think that your name is not already on my dance card? lol I am glad that you loved this one and I do thank you my dear friend for you and your words. Hugs to you baby. Marcy-Thank you dearly and I am glad that you found it so lovely. I will try to beat it as you know however. Coco-Thank you and I gladly accept your compliment with a big smile. Jenn E-Testing...testing....1,2,3...lol...glad you were able to get it all fixed and I hope that you are able to continue to do so. Thank you so much my friend. You know that I always enjoy hearing from you. Take care of you okay? Cathy-Thank you for both welcomes and I do love you my sister, you know that. Yes, I know, Passions is my home away from home. Rosebud1229-Thank you so much. I agree with the eyes and as for love.....is there really any way to say it all? I doubt that it could ever be enough. Greeneyes-Why thank you for that my friend. So nice to see you back with us. Nan-Thank you much and when cowboy plays for real, there will be no doubt. Marsha-Thank you and as for Daphne, just make sure the chains are not too tight. Sort of would like to have her escape.LOL Sue-I am glad that you loved it. Thank you much. Kelsy-Your new favorite? Glad to hear that. Thank you much also. Daphne-Cowboy is smiling knowing that you loved it more LOL....hugs sweetie.(Marsha, pick her up now will ya?) Pat-Thank you dearly. I am glad you found the beauty in it. Jan-Does that mean it took your breath away? Thank you so much.David-Thank you kind sir. Delia-Is that possible? Well if it is, then I can't wait to see how you react to the next one. Thank you dear. Mel-Thank you as well sir. Glad you liked it. Fran-That really means alot to me. Thank you much. Marsha and all the MBOOPA's---Thank you all for your continued support and all your kindness. SEA-Ahhhh my sweet friend, you know that I needed that *sigh* and that hug. Thank you so much and I will be back in force real soon. Just be ready with alot of poems okay....and hugs of course.LOL luv ya my sweet friend and your beautiful eyes. |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Mark~ I've more where those came from....... I hope all is going well for you sweetie! -SEA |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Mark~ I can feel love's plea's in this.....emotional piece, well written ~HUGS~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Beautiful love poem Mark....full of truth and honesty and devotion....very very good writing my friend....love those honest thoughts from the heart....write on man!! |
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