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The Blue Ocean... (Semi-Live Poetry Recital by Parker) now with a smaller version of the mp3 sound file. Hope that loads better. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I can't wait to go home and hear this one....it's a great read....I'll bet with everything else....it'll be a keeper! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
When the sun ever touches this darkness I wonder if I will be there the cold and the deep I hear calling for a rest and escape from the tears If the heart is sung to its last drop will the pain of a love disappear or is torment the wind of emotion for the souls, in the ships ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am so impressed, can see myself in your words....want to make a thread, and read this one again.... thank you for sharing. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Parker~ hey sweetheart......I tried on two different servers to hear you, and couldn't.....but your poem is amazing  -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
If you squeeze a heart so lonely will it bleed its sad red song does it sing a sorrowful melody with the oceans gentle throng I've boarded a ship of destiny black waters of ruffled silk ========================= A light that never rises on horizons of distant dreams and a hope that lays more quiet then my pillow beneath the sea Lost in the shadowy places my moon with its icy beam =================== I lean on the keel of searching for a glimmer that she may be there ==================== When the sun ever touches this darkness I wonder if I will be there the cold and the deep I hear calling for a rest and escape from the tears If the heart is sung to its last drop will the pain of a love disappear ================== very very cool P-man...smooth as butter this is an awesome write your imagery is very cool ... the emotions pull hard at the heartstrings haunting and lovely in its longing your cadence has a melody all its own with out your treat of musical accompanyment this was a pleasure to read aloud to myself but once it loaded and getting to hear you read it .. well ... need I say more  getting out the pedestals sweets ... this is the way poetry is supposed to make us feel very cool Parker ... very jm No one ever told me ... I could get lost while standing still ... and sorrow doesnt make a sound ... as it takes away all your will. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
The mp3 file is quite large, you may need to download it to hear it.... It seems to load fine on my machine since I have cable to the internet.... but I think you may have to just wait a good long time the first time while it loads. It took me 2 minutes the first time. Anything less then cable speeds may take quite a bit longer..... sorry. Here is a link to the mp3 file to download it. smaller version without afterwards vocals... http://www.asylumcafe.com/merge1.mp3 larger version with afterwards vocals. http://www.asylumcafe.com/merge1.mp3 Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 01-12-2001).] |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Parker~ thanks for that........I was able to download it...... WOW........... my daughter's think your voice is beautiful...... I think your voice is very .....silky Nicely done.......adds SO much to the poem, to hear it the way YOU read it. I really love it. -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
took about 15 mins to load up from passions...but my puter is an old slug when I went to the link you added... the file folder said 40 mins to load??? either way... its worth the wait later digging ya live gator jm |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This is amazing!!!! What an incredible and original idea!! I love this version James. Nice voice you have. It's like a chick magnet thing going on! hehe he I have got to get your #. Just to hear your voice...  he he he  Sorry lost control for a minute...... Marina |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
*sigh* I was in a hurry when I clicked this the first time....thought it said "semi- nude"... Very very cool Parker...the poem is awesome on it's own but with adding the reading to it....wow...now the only thing that would make it Perfect would be candelight and.......ooops sorry forgot where I was for a second Great work Parker...you are the king of weave~ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well, I waited and waited, but my 'puter won't load the voice part.....but I just wanted to tell you that your poem is absolutely beautiful! Denise |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Well, I'd like to thank everybody for their replies.... I know this mp3 file seems to be giving people problems so I pointed the poem to a smaller version of the mp3 without the afterwords vocals.... maybe that will load better.  Parker |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
WOW!!! waited a few minutes for it to download and NO I was NOT disappointed...well done the words beautiful, the music superb, your voice devine great write~HUG~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Absolutely beautiful.. music and your voice and the words...loved it.. ~V~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Well I am upset...I cant get this to work for nothing...beautiful poem tho Parker |
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Breathe~ Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 315Washington... |
If the heart is sung to its last drop will the pain of a love disappear or is torment the wind of emotion for the souls, in the ships On The Blue Ocean *sighs* I love this!....I love it all!...*scurrying off to listen* I love the time and in between the calm inside me in the space where I can breathe... Sarah McLachlan |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
AWW Parker.. < !signature-->This is absolutley BEAUTIFUL.. Your voice, the music, the words... What a WONDERFUL time I've had listening over and over again...You are truly amazing with that pen of yours..Never , ever let it run out of the magical ink you fill it with... Hugs to you for making me smile and yes even *sigh* this morning... ~LL~ The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown [This message has been edited by Lady Lightning (edited 01-13-2001).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Just to catch up, on everybody, Sunshine, Charisma, SEA, Janet, Marina, butterflies , denise, thank you very much for your replies. Tracie, Victory, thank you very much. It was fun to do. Paula, don't know what to say, click on the link above and download one of the versions and play it on your machine. Breathe, thank you very much. Lady Lighting, thank you very much. Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 01-13-2001).] |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Finally, I could download the mp3file...closing my eyes and let your words come over me....its beautiful....so beautiful. ((hugs)) Charisma btw....you have a wonderful voice, nice to hear it. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
WOW and WOW again!!! Now THIS is how it's supposed to be!!! Ahhhhh Parker, this was just lovely! It took me only a few minutes to download, and what a wonderful treat this was. To read your words was wonderful enough ... but to hear your voice and intonations as you recited ... 'twas simply heavenly! Perfect music, wonderful flow ... yes, this is how it's meant to be! Can you tell I loved this? What a treat!  Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 01-13-2001).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh parker...I think you just passed the audition, luv.... now? if you'll just step into my office and we'll discuss the terms of your...hmm..contract? ABSOLUTELY STUNNING...I was wrapped up here in my blanket, listening--even made me put down my cup o soup--thank you lovie...was a warm hug on a cold day... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Parker~ Delightfully done. I remember this poem and the striking line - 'black waters of ruffled silk' It still has such a lovely image. Enjoyed the read - literally ! ~*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 |
Okay...so you impressed the cowboy with this one but you did that a long time ago with just the typed words. Excellent my friend and I applaud you not only on the poem but in your reading as well. Superbly written and read. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Lost in the shadowy places my moon with its icy beam sliver of silver memories it stabs my restless dreams _________________________________________ Haleyja, this is spectacular.... The flow of the poem and the expression with the added touch of vocals is indeed a treat and one I shall thread 2 library to keep... Thank you *~coco~* |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Parker--I tried to download without success ... the poem is wonderful..I wanted to hear it..so I read it outloud myself. |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
well love..i'm mush..that soft calming voice...read whatever you like..it could be a boring read and still send me chills... but boring would not come from your pen love.. this is beautiful.. read to me anytime..closer..i cant hear you love..just a little closer.....  hugs...g "oh baby baby, its a wild world..its hard to get by just upon a smile..." cat stevens |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
This is lovely, and how clever of you to add the sound file! It was a real treat to listen to it. I wish we could hear all the poets this way. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hey Handsome just came back to add your sexy voice.......ummm, I mean your wonderful poem to my library  ~HUGS -SEA |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
okay..ok...I know....for the third time today I come once again in, and just as Sea I want to make a thread....forgot to do that earlier. Charisma |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Charisma, thank you very much. Kit, thank you very much. serenity, thank you... can't wait to hear the terms of your contract. Marge, thank you very much. Mark, thank you very much. Coco, thank you. Martie, thank you, I sent you a copy hope that downloads for you. dg, maybe I could whisper in your ear would that be close enough. kcsgrandma, thank you... maybe this one will start a trend. SEA, please do, thank you cutie. Charisma, back again... Parker |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
First of all....your voice is so smooth like satin. Secondly, the poem was beautiful. I had my husband listen to it and his comments were "Man that guy is awesome!" This comes from a man who writes no poetry, but feels it when presented well, and this was fantastic! I agree with the others....this is how poetry should be done. I can now say I don't regret kicking out the 56k and going with cable. How can you save me? When the dark comes right in and takes me, from my front walk and into bed, where it kisses my face and eats my head. Shivaree |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
ah yes love..THAT would be nice... "oh baby baby, its a wild world..its hard to get by just upon a smile..." cat stevens |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Wildchild, thank you very much, and tell your husband I thank him too. Cable rules dg, i'll have to come up with something sweet to whisper. Parker |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
WOW! < !signature-->*sigh* sigh...sigh...sigh, did I mention that your gentle voice and your words made me sigh? This is absolutely phenomenal and BEAUTIFUL and haunting! I can relate and I feel every word! Where the heck have I been I can't believe that I missed this gem for so long. The download was worth the wait, what a treat. You choose perfect background music. The theme, the flow, the expression, the thought, the unique lines were ALL perfect! You should be so very proud of this. I am sure that the others will agree with me when I say Thank You for treating us to this recital. What a clever idea it was! - you may even be starting a new trend here. You could even recite my poems (which do not compare to yours), you'd make even the most amateur poems sound wonderful! Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 01-15-2001).] |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Yes, my computer is slow! But, as everyone else said, it was definitely worth the wait! Excellent work! I enjoyed every minute of it! sp  I won't go; I won't sleep; I can't breathe until you're resting here with me... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You write them good Parker...James |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Melissa, thank you very much, I think my voice still has a ways to go. Its interesting trying to keep an even tone with this stuff. Best advice for the medium, that I have is get a good software package that you don't have to cut and past alot.. cause its a pain....lol snowpants, thank you very much. James, thanks good poet. Parker |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lovely haunting song, Park, I don't have a sound card here at work, but will definitely take a listen at home. Cor |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Excellent poem to read and hear Great job on this one |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, thank you for replying sweet poet. I don't think my voice could ever hold a candle to yours. Insect, thanks for bringing it up again. Parker |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I doubt that, Park. I've heard your speaking voice before, ya know! corinne |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
That was soo cool! What a beautiful poem, with the music, and hearing it read, that was just awesome. Loved it! With the word, I am mighty, with the pen I am free.. dragonpoe |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
What a treat! And what an unusual idea! You wrote a beauty, and read it well, and the flute, well, I was in goose-bumps the whole way through. Thank you very much!!! I'm glad I'm paying for cable! I've downloaded the longer version too, but can't listen to it right now. But I will, as soon as my husband gets done writing what he's working on! (We write in the same study.) |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
back..for another listen.. *sigh* ....so whens the next recital--i dont want to be late..! hugs, g |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, well and I've heard your singing voice and there's nothing sweeter. dragonpoe, thank you very much. Rosemary, thank you, I know that song by Rita MacNeil is wonderful... get it at napster. dg, if I can ever fix my puter to record again. Soon I hope. Parker |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Parker, I fell in love with a lot of your poems, so I went hunting and found this. Oh boy am I glad I did. This is truely awesome. I read the poem several times while it was downloading, but to hear you read it showed me what you really meant. That is what I love, to hear the poets version, not my idea of what it is. You are an amazing poet, thank you for sharing this with us all. And I have to agree with the other ladies...the voice is pretty hot too.  Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Dee, thank you very much. I'm surprised it loaded all the way down under. Well, I may have to recite lace if I can find some good back ground music. Parker |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
I think if you recite "Lace" you may have to put it in Adult! Some of the comments may belong there. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Dee, I was just thinking the same thing tonight. |
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thecraig Member
since 2001-03-11
Posts 223 |
I felt afloat on calm water sea bird whistles on a light breeze. You Poem was good harmony. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Recite it anyway. I'd like to hear it. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
WOW! Sea, analogy, beautiful swaying poetry and a lovely reading voice. It doesn't get any better than this! Poetry was always meant to be spoken. Some just do it better than others. Read many superlatives..... "I am not now that which I have been." |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
just love this one.... where are you Parker? |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Parker...this poem was recently pointed out again on a comment of getting voices to poems...and thanks to a good memory, SEA pointed me back to you, and I enjoyed this, all over again! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sunshine, thank you very much. I wish the muse was back and maybe I could come up with something new. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
oh yessssssss!!!!  |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
hmm...I see they are pulling up all your wonderful poetry for another read/listen, in hopes to pull YOU back into the blue..I had to take a little listen m'darn-self Let's both get back in here! It's poetry time man! lol Your voice feels just as smooth, just as soothing to my ear..as it ever did. enjoyed the listen hugs to you dear friend, g "A tiger who does not prowl becomes a rug..." ;) |
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