Cloud-wreathed hills, still touched with snow,

And cottage gardens far below

Where bright-hued flowers grow, and fall

In fragrance from each grey stone wall.

Green fells, alive with grazing sheep,

Waterfalls and valleys deep;

Stone villages as old as time--

This heritage of yours and mine

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from Contemplations

WHEN I behold the heavens as in their prime,
And then the earth, though old, still clad in green,
The stones and trees insensible of time,
Nor age nor wrinkle on their front are seen;
If winter come, and greenness then doth fade,
A spring returns, and they're more youthful made.
But man grows old, lies down, remains where once he's laid.
By birth more noble than those creatures all,
Yet seems by nature and by custom cursed--
No sooner born but grief and care make fall
That state obliterate he had at first;
Nor youth, nor strength, nor wisdom spring again,
Nor habitations long their names retain,
But in oblivion to the final day remain.
Shall I then praise the heavens, the trees, the earth,
Because their beauty and their strength last longer?
Shall I wish there or never to had birth,
Because they're bigger and their bodies stronger?
Nay, they shall darken, perish, fade, and die,
And when unmade so ever shall they lie;
But man was made for endless immortality.

Anne Bradstreet

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Lovely morning

Take time to greet the dawn,
Watch the light appear up high,
As an orange sun starts rising
In the Eastern sky.

The birds are chirping merrily
As a brand new day begins,
So enjoy this lovely morning
And the beauty that it brings.

written by Marian Jones

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I find peace within myself
whenever I am with you.
You give me strength
to live every day.

You are the light of my world;
you inspire me to do great things.
I see life through your eyes
and it blows me away.

I feel complete when you do something simple
such as holding my tiny hand in yours.
Because I am reassured that someone loves me
and that you will always be here.

I don't need anyone else
as long as you are by my side.
Together we can face all of our obstacles
with you I feel so much like me.

I don't need to hide my real self.
You know me inside out -
my every thought, my every dream.
You know all my fantasies.

To know that I have you
and that we are soul mates
is amazing in my mind
and too good to be true.

Having you in this life of mine
is such a blessing and I promise
I will never take you for granted and I will
love you for as long as I am on this earth.

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The problem is
people think peace is boring
we have lost our imagi-
nations. We have forgotten
the fluidity of peace
how it is like all the muscles
rippling to lift the dancer’s leg,
how it is the slow rhythm of tidal rivers
how it is clouds forming and dispersing
how it is a flock of birds turning as one
in evening sky
how it is food laid out on a round table
and honest struggle
between lovers and friends
how it pulses in our blood
how it sings in our ears
how the death of each tiny thing
is held secure in its arms
with the life. We have forgotten
how boring it is to kill each other
how predictable.
There is much more suspense
in peace.

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Sure do miss
your friendship smiles
I'll wait for your e-mails
across the miles

I'll be waiting
so please keep in touch
Just to let you know
I'll miss you very much

written by Mary E. Carpio

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Your friendship's very special
takes me to a place of peace
Just to have you 'round me
the joy seems to increase

You bless me with your presence
fill my world with delight
Dark clouds seem to fade away
sun begins to shine so bright

Thank you for the friendship
it means so much to me
Wouldn't want any other way
that's the way it should be

written by Mary E. Carpio

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There's a miracle called friendship
That dwells within the heart,
And you don't know how it happens
Or how it gets started...
But the happiness it brings you
Always gives a special lift,
And you realize that friendship
Is God's most precious gift!

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To a very special child
that I think is sweet as honey
and I hope this finds your day
bright and very sunny

I miss you very much and
I just wanted to say
that I think of you often
each and every day.

written by RCS

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beautiful

I really like that one, Stephen!

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I love poetry and each day has helped me find a new way, to express the loves and the losses in a world so hard to say....This may be the only reason  I am not selfish in this group to share another day....  I try  to stay in touch with the words happy times and those who feel the same, I dont  want to be the prisoner  a number without a name.  Will you excuse me and possibly forgive me while I go astray, for this one darkened night that forbids me  the need to go out and play....  After all is this not poetry corner not made only for Little Jack Horner, who lost so much  while he slept in the hay.... Those were my best memories and all of those wonderfulul rhymns, as I awaken tomarrow to a new day and more Happy Times.

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Beautiful words dear Stephen, beautiful feelings... I feel the spring in your poem, now.

Love, Krystyna.

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Only You, always You

Soft whispered words, your gentle touch
Warm hugs, soft kisses I love so much
Your face before me, throughout the day
Hurry home my darling, I softly say

You've brought joy and happiness to me
So blessed you're in my life, I'll always be
Blending our love, our lives, we become one
Our love's eternal, it will never come undone

I close my eyes, dreams of you fill my heart
Time seems endless, the minutes we're apart
So much I want to tell you and show you too
Darling, for me there is only you, always you.

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Should everyone be allowed feelings

as those you allow me?

This world would be

such a better place to be.

You are indeed the prettiest flower

in this life of mine.

Falling in love with you

has become such a glorious time.

I Love You

©2001 FrankB.Holcomb

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Thanx, Orlin.  I am close to my parents.

Raven 

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When you came into my life
I needed someone new,
Someone to really love me and
I found out it was you.

You've made my life a heaven
By carrying me thru and thru,
I hope you never leave me
No matter what I do.

I know I make you angry
And sometimes you want to go,
But if you ever left me
It would hurt more than you would know.

You make my life worth living
You have, ever since our start,
And I can't tell you enough
I love you with all my heart

written by Ravivarman S.

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I want to say I love you,
I want to say I care,
I want to hug you tightly,
and know that you are there.

I want to make you happy,
I want you by my side,
I want your heart upon my sleeve,
and wear it full of pride.

I want to kiss you madly,
I want you for my own,
I want to give to you my all,
and never be alone.

I want to say I treasure you,
I want for you to know,
I want to say my darling,
I miss and need you so.

written by ©2002 Dragon

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Can you imagine the years behind me, most dont so never bother, I could be your Grandfather. I could be the bones in your closet, the sweet in your tea, the good advice to my girlfriends daughter... I was there when the big war was through, a innocent mind of immigrants who wanted to start all over In a land that was new. As history rolls on and the old folks have their do, I live for the future as they did too... Now its my turn to give to my own,, I feel the insperation but its different then any I was shown, but still a love the kind i have always known... Children I want to share with you but mostly learn your ways cause in time my own will go astray,but for the record, i have the last say.  That is until the day i die,or other things i dont think of, like religion and lies.  Its so amazing, I almost feel suspended in time, every thing well structerd every moment is rhymn looking for new things some you might never find. Im waiting...for you,, dont lose your place in line................. (Aside from all the poetry on the Corner every thing i write about is just words of the moment, things I love an respect most of all, and never recorded. I write about many things probobally my Family the least. So this is one of the few.  That is why I like this group Happy Times cause it is for me. A Happy Time of a different Nature I suppose.  At least that is what life means to me. So Mabe you have guessed by now or mabe not, but my main insperation for understanding life is woman her self.  Thats not the youth, but the Baby in me. Innocent but needing. )

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Thank you, Mila!  That is so sweet!  You have made me smile today!

I have more poems to add, but will have to do so later, as I am out of time right now.

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Twenty-five silver rose cuttings,

planted in the soil of Compassion,

took root one at a time,

and grew in the light of Love.

Once a year,

a silver bud was formed -

one for each seperate cutting -

and each rose is still in bloom.

As the years pass by,

more and more cuttings will be planted -

one for every year -

and they will all be bound together.

The first twenty-five roses will change color,

and then all will be golden.

Before we know it, there will be fifty,

and even the first will never stop growing,

for the soil of Compassion will never dry out,

and the light of Love will never die.

So as long as they remain planted,

each rose will bloom eternally.

Wildfire

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Kitty, my dear, magic!!!

"True friends are like gold" - you are our gold!!!

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Ah, mi corazon,

do not break.

do not let this pain

shatter you or even make

the slightest crack.

Be still, my heart.

Do not ache

for what is now gone -

a love that was fake

and wrong.

Let him go;

you cannot hold him down.

Keep your head up;

do not frown.

Do not cry.

To ease this pain,

let me sing to you a lullaby.

Sleep, mi corazon.                                 

Wildfire

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Love the natural world -

hate nothing.

Laugh with the Breeze,

the Sun,

the rustling leaves,

the waving blades of grass,

the Hyena.

Cry with the Storm,

the hail,

the lonely Wolf.

Scream with the dying animal's pain -

the hunter's gain.

Erupt like the Volcano

with joy of new life.

Boil over with affection

for all of nature -

freeze the hatred of those who don't know how

to love;

they just don't understand.

Wildfire

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Love is...

dreaming like a newborn baby of amazing things,

and dashing to meet another like two young fawns in a thick, grassy meadow.

Love is...

feeling like the beginning of spring, of new life,

and blooming like a young rose in late spring,

or whispering your thoughts, feelings, and desires like a smooth breeze on a summer day,

and dancing to a slow, romantic tune like a dry, golden leaf in autumn.

Love is...

moving at night like a river on its way to meet the ocean,

and streaming like an underground spring, sweet and delicious,

or rolling like a wave made from a storm at sea,

and waiting to see a special person like a desert waiting for rain.

Wildfire

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True friends are like gold

that will never fade.

True friends are like diamonds

that will never break.

True friends are like mountains

that will never move.

True friends are like oceans

that will never dry up.

True friends are like grass

that never stops growing.

Like the Energizer Bunny,

we'll keep going and going!

Wildfire

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No matter where you are,

I'll be by your side.

Whether near or far,

in me you can always confide.

No matter what they say,

I'll never let you down.

Darkness will forsake you,

and Light will be your crown.

You are the Rainbow,

vivid and pure.

All trials

I'll help you to endure.

You are the Sun,

when it is rising;

your warmth and consistancy

are never surprising.

You are the Rose,

beautiful and sweet.

Love is the one thing Hatred

can never defeat.

Our friendship is like those stars

that never burn out.

Trust and loyalty

are what it's all about.

And as I'm here for you,

I know you'll be there for me.

Our friendship will last

until the end of Eternity.

Wildfire

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Far Away Thoughts

Last night I looked up at the stars
that seem to spell out your name.
Without you
nothing is the same.

A flood of memories swept me away
To the first time I saw you.
It seemed that in all the world
there were just us two.

When you were all in the world
that I desired.
The one love
I most admired.

I looked
to the dark sky,
a tear fell
from my eye.

I looked to the stars again and knew
that another day would find the sky blue
and memories would find me
loving with you.

written by ©2002 frederickia wallace

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Orlin, this inimitable!!! Thank you!

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Sending you my love
with words spoken true
From the depths of my heart
I send them to you

Like petals of a rose
is the touch of your face
I can feel it every time
we're wrapped in embrace

The taste of your lips
is like sweet dripping honey
Feels like butterflies swirlin'
inside of my tummy

The warmth of your touch
is like a torch of fire
The tingling inside
makes me burn with desire

So I just wanna say
my love for you is true
Along with these words
I wanna say "I Love You"

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         Always and Forever

I never get to tell you what I really need to say
How I long to hold you each and every day
You mean more to me than words can ever express
Without you my life would be a total mess
As I look into your eyes, and at your perfect face
I know there will never be anyone to take your place
No matter what problems we may go through
That place in my heart will always be for you
If I am having a hard time letting you in
It's because I have played the game, and never win
Your love means so much to me
I just don't know how to make you see
I don't care what people say
We can stick together anyway
When they come to me, all I see is your face
When they start to speak your voice takes their place
It's a voice that promises to always be there
No matter what they say, I know you still care
Always and Forever is what this means to me
I LOVE YOU, now can you see?
~by Erica Bowen~

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Kitty old poems, new poems or just ones that you particularly like are okay.  I deleted your double post in case you wonder why you getting a message in NM box.

Krystyna you are very talented and hope you and everyone keep posting.  I am not a poet so can only post what I like. 

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Sometimes I can't help but wonder
where I'd really be
if all of the things I'm dreaming of
really came to me.

If I had everything I wanted
and nothing to be wishing for -
no hopes, no dreams, no plans, no schemes -
what would I be living for?

'Cuz everybody needs a rainbow,
a little something to believe in,
a little something to be working for
just over the horizon.

Everybody needs a rainbow
giving everything a reason.
No matter who you are,
high or low, everybody needs a rainbow.

Sometimes when I'm losing
I feel so down and out.
But I rebound, 'cuz you know I found
that's what life is all about.

If everything just came easy
then we'd never know it when we'd won.
You can be what you want to be,
but getting there is half the fun.

'Cuz everybody needs a rainbow
a little something to believe in,
a little something to be working for
just over the horizon.

Everybody needs a rainbow
giving everything a reason.
No matter who you are,
high or low, everybody needs a rainbow.     -anon-

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All of these poems r really nice! 

What about old poems we've written?  I don't have any really new ones.

Raven

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O, how much more doth beauty beauteous seem
By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem
For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
The canker-blooms have full as deep a dye
As the perfumed tincture of the roses,
Hang on such thorns and play as wantonly
When summer's breath their masked buds discloses:
But, for their virtue only is their show,
They live unwoo'd and unrespected fade,
Die to themselves. Sweet roses do not so;
Of their sweet deaths are sweetest odours made:
And so of you, beauteous and lovely youth,
When that shall fade, my verse distills your truth.

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For you my love,
My reason to live
My heart will never know another
To you, my life I give



When you came into my life
Forever you changed what my heart could know
You showed me what love can be like
And forever in me will it continue to grow



You have enriched my life
Like no other could do
My happiness comes
From giving my love to you

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When I go to sleep at night
I dream of things so sweet
In my dreams we’re in love
I wonder could it really be

I can feel your loving arms
Wrapping around my waist
I can feel your lips meet mine
And the kiss I can almost taste

I can see your beautiful eyes
Gazing into mine
We get lost in love
Could my dreams be a sign

Could you really love me
The way that I love you
I just want you to know that
Those three words are true

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There is a secret place
Within the heart of me,
Where thoughts of you return
Like haunting melodies.

I long to have you with me;
Only you can make life whole;
I never can forget you,
You're in my heart and soul.

written by ©2002 Marian Jones
 

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Mila, I am so touched by your poems! You have a very romantic soul! They're just beautiful!

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My Angel ever at my side
how lovely you must be--
To leave your home in heaven,
to guard a child like me.

When I'm far away from home,
or maybe hard at play
I know you will protect me,
from harm along the way.

Your beautiful and shining face,
I see not, though you're near
The sweetness of your lovely voice,
I cannot really hear.

When I pray, you're praying too,
your prayer is just for me.
But, when I sleep you never do,
You're watching over me

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When I open my eyes
to see the sun rise
I think of you.

When I hear a robin sing
on the first day of spring
I think of you.

When I see a red rose
on the bush where it grows
I think of you.

When I feel the summer heat
on the sand beneath my feet
I think of you.

When I sit on a beach
another world just out of reach
I think of you.

When I see the colored leaves
fall to the ground from a light breeze
I think of you.

When I look to the night sky
and see the sparkle like in your eyes
I think of you.

When the snow is coming down
to softly blanket the ground
I think of you.

When I go to bed at night
as I turn out the light
I think of you.

When I'm old and near death
and I draw my last breath
I'll think of you.

~Rickrob~

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I will run in the water

round and round the base

laughing as it touches my face

carefree as the day I was born

of days long ago I no longer mourn

I will dilly and dally here

watching those that are near

letting the water cleanse me

until I feel free, free, free.

@copyright Joyce Gibbs 2007

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A chance encounter of the best kind
A meeting arranged by fate.
Two souls have come together
Two hearts can now relate.

Exploring has uncovered
A tender love sublime,
Whose roots are strong and deep,
To withstand the test of time.

This much, I know within my heart,
That you are meant for me;
To share with me the joys of life;
Throughout Eternity.

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Love is...

More beautiful than roses
Much deeper than the seas
Stronger than a hurricane
But timid like a breeze

Real as in a picture
But yet it can't be seen
More beautiful than anything
As vivid as a dream

Precious as rare jewels
A bond between two hearts
A symphony of feelings
When time is spent apart

Sharing common interests
Working through all fears
Looking at yourself
As if two were in the mirror

Finding common ground
On issues not agreed
Giving into arguments
Tending all your needs

Being there for always
Is all I want to do
Holding you forever
Because our love is true
~Andrea Hill~

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I love you because
you are honest and strong
Right here, in my arms
is where you belong

You hold me, console me
and you are my best friend
I can't live without you
no need to pretend.

I love you because
you light up my days
Fill my heart and my soul
with your sweet loving ways

I love you because
you never pretend
And if I'm hardheaded
you always give in

You're so easy to love,
so hard to forget
Faithful and true
since the day that we met

I could search the world over
and still never find
A love like yours.
You are one of a kind

I love you because
you are quick to forgive
Overlooking my faults
each day that I live

So slow to anger
so quick to respond
To my loving wishes
above and beyond

                              written by ©2002 maja

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It's funny how times change
a year ago I never knew love
the world seemed cold and strange
I couldn't tell when push came to shove

Then one night an angel came
now she didn't have wings of gold
but she looked upon me with no shame
took my hand and did not let go

she led me through the hard days
and made me laugh when down
I realized the errors of my ways
and no longer needed a reason to frown

She never looked upon my outside
only the heart that beat within
my feelings I can no longer hide
I want to be with her till the end

This person who I never met
only saw in a picture or two
and talked to over the internet
but, deep down we both knew

We fell in love from the inside out
probably from that first night
and left us no reason to doubt
that this love is so right...
        written by Shane Fleming

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why do so many hungry starve

Whilst sunday joint most people carve

we seem to hold the food in stock

the starving people to this should flock

Ther's no excuse for people to die

See a politician poke him in the eye

We see obeses people all around

while the starving and dying dont make a sound

by stephen eyre

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Will you dance with me my darling,

Will you hold me oh so close?

Will you whisper love into my ear,

That’s when I feel your love most?

As the music plays so softly

And you gently pull me close,

Words could never explain

The way my face just glows.

There’s nothing that’s so sweet

As my face against your cheek.

Even when the music stops,

We’ll never miss a beat.

Let our life be one big dance,

That never comes to a close.

And let us make a promise,

Our love shall always grow.

If you will dance with me,

I’ll sing only you,

And as we leave the dance floor,

We’ll make love the whole night through.

~Author~

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

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   If I could catch a rainbow   

If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you,
And share with you its beauty
On the days you're feeling blue

If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own,
A place to find serenity,
A place to be alone

If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea,
But all these things I'm finding
Are impossible for me

I cannot build a mountain,
Or catch a rainbow fair,
But let me be what I know best,
A friend who's always there

    KAHIL GIBRAN   

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When im sad i sometimes cry

believe you me i dont know why

A broken heart i trip or fall

Sometimes for no reason at all

Happiness all the time i seek

Would that be tooi much of a cheek?

To laugh and love is what i need

Is that really to much to plead

by stephen eyre

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