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We search for the one moment of life A prelude to joy……. Calm sea And rower In an immensity of silence Dipping steadily ……………………………………… EXPECTATIONS I cut me out a perfect babe Of tissue very thin And then before a cry was heard Released it to the wind ……………………………………….. THE OLD CHEST Up lid! And a hundred musty specters cry out With memories for one only

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Date: 3/3/2010 10:32:00 AM
A very beautiful poem, most enjoyed the reading..Have a wonderful day. Keep the great poems comming...
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Date: 11/21/2009 7:36:00 AM
Hi Dave, Thanks for checking. I checked it over and over and found (plan when it should have been plain). Thank you so much for spotting it. It made all the difference. Love, Lainie. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Date: 11/20/2009 8:02:00 AM
wonderful write....
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Date: 11/20/2009 4:39:00 AM
This is a very beautiful poem. Your wisdom illuminates the page with this one, Daver. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 11/18/2009 6:00:00 AM
This one touched me deeply. BEAUTIFUL! Dave, please check your soup mail. LOve, Lainie
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Date: 11/17/2009 2:31:00 PM
Daver, dear, your insight and magical touch know no bounds. Three beautiful poems, all with special meaning and great depth. The images are beautiful, but the messages move me as always in your writing. Outstanding work! Much love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/17/2009 1:48:00 PM
Wow! Much for the reader to think about in this poem. Good use of imagery. I really like the opening lines. Keep up the good writing. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
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Date: 11/17/2009 1:13:00 PM
Very good use of metaphoric language here. Great job. Keep the pen flowing. Thanks for the comments on my work. Sara
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Date: 11/17/2009 1:03:00 PM
these should had been made three. i understand them all. john
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Date: 11/17/2009 12:00:00 PM
I love this piede(pieces)..the Old chest is my favorite..wonderful ...Love, BG
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Date: 11/17/2009 10:21:00 AM
Thank you for starting my week out with some excellent reading Daver. May this week find you in good health and your pen be overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
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