You Bette ! ..

So , was it real cold there , in my shadow .
When M/S Midler sang , with you in mind .
When all we shared
Was the time ,we spared
And lost dreams , I still had to find .
That fickle friend named Limelight
Made you step into the shade.
As I took the bow
For the here and now
And false promises I made .
But the silent strength beside me
And protection that it brings
Was the lifting breeze of loyalty
Yes ! , the wind beneath my wings.
Like the many friends , I've found here
On this talented , varied site
As M/S  Midler still reminds me
Your lifting wind still helps me write .

  Do I believe it ?? .....   You  Bette !! ....


Inspired by the Pen to Song contest and the quality writers on this site ..

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 3/21/2010 9:52:00 AM
Hi, "Sean, having to look far down the list for your poems now. I really like this one. did it win anything. It should have! YOu emulated a great song. LUv,Andrea ps I have been searching for the xmas CD the Token guy signed for me. I think he was one of the Margo brothers from the orignial group. sure wish I could find his signature!
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Date: 1/25/2010 9:27:00 PM
Well quality writing is what you have achieved in this one Sean!
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Date: 11/30/2009 4:41:00 AM
Excellent, Sean! This is a beautiful tribute to poets and the interactions on this site that somehow make us soar higher than we ever dreamed possible. At least that's what happened for me. Love to you, Dane Ann
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Date: 11/20/2009 1:49:00 PM
a fitting tribute verse to a fine group of poets! Light & Love
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Date: 10/20/2009 11:45:00 AM
Sean, this is so beautifully penned! A highly inspired write and lovely tribute! One of my favs! Love, QR (Did you finish that pie before the stroke of midnight or will you be Cindy's ride to the Ball?)
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Date: 9/30/2009 5:36:00 AM
Your men back on song this weekend Sean and ours got to a semi to everyone's surprise thanks to your comrade in our middle order.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today
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Date: 8/14/2009 5:34:00 PM
This one simply soars! Love and hugs! Donna
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Date: 7/18/2009 2:36:00 PM
Great song and aw shucks sentiments. Love this one. Well done. Love Heidie
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Date: 7/17/2009 12:03:00 PM
Love the ending! My favorite song by Bette is "The Rose". I even sang it for my sister's wedding. Enjoyed this poem. Good luck in the contest. Thanks for passing on the challenge--I enjoyed it. Have a good weekend. Karen
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Date: 7/16/2009 12:24:00 PM
Great work, Sean! I love this song, just as uplifting as your excellent poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/16/2009 12:03:00 PM
Sean, this is good. I love that song...the wind beneath my wings, too. It is a great choice for the Pen to Song contest.
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Date: 7/16/2009 9:48:00 AM
Bette! She was a big star, almost as big as Dolly. They were TWO of my favorites. Vince
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