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The Loss of Innocence

I remember… Shimmering gold ribbons Draped over the Glassy surface of the bay of Fundy On a black see through Summer night I was new to love Shy beneath your penetrating gaze At a loss for words And you… Telling me my eyes spoke volumes And the tears that welled up in them Against my will Eventually falling over the edge of innocence Into adolescence As your whispers And my sighs Melted on the rippling crest Of those waves That came softly To break upon the shore As the pale moon looked down In utter silence Author: Elaine George Written: June, 2014

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Date: 6/30/2014 5:46:00 PM
Well done, Elaine! You managed to relive a special memory with innocence and emotional feelings that are painted by compelling phrases that flow all along the poem. Much enjoyed. // paul
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Date: 6/21/2014 11:13:00 AM
A romantic emotional write on memories of the past. Awesome. love phyl
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Date: 6/19/2014 2:33:00 PM
Eliane! What a very romantic and heart tickling poem you engraved here..wow I mean WOW..RRC
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Date: 6/9/2014 4:17:00 PM
Really emotional feel I got especially when you're overcome and tears fall as they please and there is nothing you can do! Very smooth write indeed.
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Date: 6/5/2014 9:39:00 AM
A soft and glowing write my friend.. One so very pleasing to read and ponder!! BBBBBBravo!!!!!!
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Date: 6/3/2014 4:56:00 PM
"That came softly to break upon the shore"..beautiful line ...Great write Lainie
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Elaine George
Date: 6/4/2014 6:00:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to read my poetry and for your comments, Joseph. bfn Laainie
Date: 6/2/2014 1:59:00 PM
Ps., Being A Great Fan Of True Love It Seems Quite Fitting, To Favour Your Beautiful Painting ~
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Elaine George
Date: 6/2/2014 8:14:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, but it is not nearly as beautiful a love poem as yours 'The Velvet Rose'. Elaine
Date: 6/2/2014 1:54:00 PM
Draped, Innocence, Whispers, Rippling, Silence ~ A Painting In Gentle Hues; Soft Pastel Colours ~ Says Quite A Bit About Your Love, Beautiful Elaine...One Can Picture Her Soft Moonlight; Gazing, At Such Beauty....Love, Jeremy *
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Date: 6/2/2014 1:20:00 PM
An evolved use of language and mellow sense of love's veiled meaning are always very engaging... simply delightful, lanie,, huggs
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