Nine Times

A view beneath the oak tree was sure beautiful She waits for him to come, a heart bountiful Her eyes viewed only what was lovely and wonderful A tenderness she held deep within her pure heart Living with peace, she waits for a new start Water laps up to the shore near her feet Making her warm life whole and surely, wondrously complete Nine times has she ventured down to this lake Her soul’s his if he would come and take
Russell Sivey Entrant into Tracie- Indigo Dreamweaver's "9" contest 1/10/2013
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Liwayway Avatar
January 22, 2013 at 4:05 AM
so romantic..Congratulations on your win friend Russell. Hugs, maria
Taylor Avatar
January 20, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Congrats on your win, Russ - Ralph
Bunton Avatar
January 20, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Congratulations on your win!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 20, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations on your top spot Russell xx
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January 20, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Russell , :-) CONGRATULATIONS on a poem well done. Nice nice nine lines in Tracie's :-) " #9 " awesome contest... love always ~PD
Gasun Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Extremely beautiful! I love it. Congratulations on your big win my dear friend, Russell. love/hugs, Leonora
Neels Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 7:43 AM
This is a beautify Russell, absolutely love it :) wishing you the best of luck for Tracie's contest my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM
hey, it kind of reminds me of the woman of the lake, in the King arthur story!!
Squyres Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 5:35 PM
You've taken the simple theme of "9" to romantic heights !! What a lovely scene and heart felt poem you have here. I can picture her and feel her longing. Great write !!
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