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Chele Posted on: 08-Jun-2007, 12:31 PM

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Going thru some files on my computer, I ran across this poem/story I wrote. Thought I'd post it out here. It was during a time when I was trying to figure myself out.


A living, breathing, work of art,
What would that be?
What does one envision,
Viewing the painting of me?

As with all great paintings, there are many layers, many depths. Edges and lines sharp in contrast…blending into soft flowing curves. Colors in a various array from vibrant and glowing, to subdued and subtle. There is lightness in many hues, some over-powering, while others mere illuminations. And, inevitably, there is darkness.

As all paintings do, when seen through various eyes, display a different image to the beholder. Some see what they want to see, looking at only the good and ignoring the ugly. Others try to see too much, and misjudge it's content. But there is that one person, that one individual, astute enough to see the painting for what it truly is. They will be strong of mind, strong of will, and strong with love. This person will see the smiles, the colors, the joys, and will feast upon them. Enhancing the painting, and themself, making both more alive. They will learn all the intricacies of the story the painting reflects, and will thrive for more knowledge. They will understand the sadness and the hurts in this living image...and will appreciate it all the more.

But, to get to this one person, this one being, who can appreciate something extraordinarily unique. The painting, the living image, must...as most works in progress will...go through many trials and errs, upstrokes and down. Occasionally wiping the slate clean and beginning anew. For the painting, this living image, is always changing. Waiting for the right owner to hold it and make it truly a masterpiece.
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Chele Posted on: 08-Jun-2007, 10:30 AM

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Seems like forever since I've posted one of my poems on here. I was sitting here listening to a song from my "Echos of the Glen" cd, which is soft relaxing music and nature sounds. This one had a rolling/crashing shoreline effect, which started the juices flowing for this poem. Not to mention the love of my life is leaving tomorrow for vacation....a week of fishing....and cannot be with him. I miss him already. Hope you like it.


SELKIE

Standing on the lonely shoreline
Watching the waves roll in
The cool mist caressing my face
While a golden sun fades in the horizon

A soft, melancholy tune plays in the gloaming
A lovers call reaching far and wide
A beacon of my hearts desire
Summoning my love to come home

Something splashes in the distance
Ripples across the water, sparkle and shine
Playful laughter floats on the breeze
As I keep a vigilant eye on the waters edge

Quietly I wait upon the soft sand
My body hums with anticipation of his arrival
Soon he will emerge and don his skin
As my Selkie lover walks as man
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Chele Posted on: 29-Jan-2005, 10:39 PM

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A new one dedicated to the special man in my life.


You Are
by Chele

You are...
the sunrise to my morning,
the light in my smile,
the beat in my heart.

You are...
the fire in my veins,
the whisper in my kiss,
the passion in my nights.

You are...
the shoulder for my strength,
the hope in my life,
the love in my soul.

You are these things to me and more.
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Chele Posted on: 03-Sep-2004, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE (Haldur @ 03-Sep-2004, 02:30 AM)
Life's sweet splendour
Bright as morn
Grows so near
To m' lady's thorn...

Very good Haldur!

Some very talented people on this site!!
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Chele Posted on: 03-Sep-2004, 11:14 AM

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QUOTE (urian @ 11-Aug-2004, 02:28 PM)
Heres one I thought I'd share..it got me through a lot as a young man and gave me the barometer I use to measure myself with now.

[IF]

I really liked that Urian! Very nice!!
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Chele Posted on: 10-Aug-2004, 10:12 PM

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On a sadder note though......this same friend lost his father recently. The night before the Wake, I could not sleep and an image formed in my mind of the two of them on the lake at dawn (they were avid fishermen). Along with things said and done during the illness, the poem started taking form so I had to write it down, lest I forget it.

May God hold you in his embrace Doc, until we all meet again. XOXO



Passing Strength

All those years you were my strength, my pride
Now it's my strength they need, my pain I hide
So many memories I'll cherish forever
Held close in my heart, forgotten, never

Our last words were short and rushed
No tears, no sadness, no one fussed
"You know what you have to do"
Your parting words, you were leaving, I knew

Next time I'm floating across the lake
I'll look to the horizon and see your face
No more jibes, laughter, or words of jest
Your time had come and now you rest

Then as the dawn approaches and life awakes
The golden rays across the water breaks
I'll look down into the water and I'll cry
"I Love You Dad" wiping a tear from my eye
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Chele Posted on: 10-Aug-2004, 10:01 PM

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Thanks MacE! I appreciate the info! Sorry for not replying sooner....it's been a crazy summer.....yikes!!

This is a special poem I wrote about a very special friend.



You Are

The sun rises and sets in your eyes
When you're happy they shine brightly
When you're sad they are a deeper blue
And when they look at me, they are warm and tender

The moon and stars glow with your smile
Your laugh makes me smile and I cannot help but laugh
When you frown I want to conquer your troubles
And when you kiss me, I feel desired and special

The strength of the world flows from your hands
A power that can move mountains
Into a caress as genteel as a whisper
An embrace that ensures protection and comfort

The energy of the universe emanates from within you
A natural leader whom people respect and admire
A keen intelligence that inspires others to strive for better
Your aura vibrates through me, making me feel alive and complete
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Chele Posted on: 18-Apr-2004, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE (MacEoghainn @ Apr 18 2004, 11:03 AM)
I found this poem on the internet while surfing for information on one of my favorite movies," The Hasty Heart", starring Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, and Richard Todd as Lachlan "Lackie" MacLachlan. I have always felt kinship to the Lackie character because he is a Scot, he would be a member of Clan Maclachlan (the Clan the MacEwen clan is a protectorate of, and the character even has the name of the original Clan chieftain and the current Clan chieftain), and the characters antisocial/loner tendencies I share (much to my regret).

MacE

Wow MacE! That poem was very nice. Never saw the movie but your description of it sounds intriguing. Thanks! smile.gif
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Chele Posted on: 18-Apr-2004, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE (Roisin-Teagan @ Apr 17 2004, 10:49 PM)

This is for you Chele. I hope it helps your broken heart.

Best regards,
Roisin   angel_not.gif
Thank you Roisin. It is healing slowly day by day. I am blessed to have many friends. Including one of my closest friends.....my soulmate....would be lost without him.

Have a lovely day!!
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Chele Posted on: 13-Apr-2004, 09:03 PM

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Barddas....I completely understand. I have been piece mealing the selkies poem in my head but haven't had a chance to put it to ink and paper. And in the mean time......sadly....I had my heart broken and this is my latest short one.


You begged me not to go
Promised to wait, you told me so
Pretty words have come and gone
But you have left in my heart a hole

My mind is numb, chest aches to breath
Loved you once, guess I always will
Free me from this pain cries my soul
And now my tears slowly spill
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Chele Posted on: 05-Mar-2004, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Mar 5 2004, 11:35 AM)
How about some Jello Shotswink.gif

LMAO!! I was borderline tears reading this thread. Too funny!


Richard......count me IN on the Jello Shots WOOOHOOO!!!!


And ummmm......Mr. El Peckorio....lmao......you are a character! Sucking cheese through a straw?? Oh good grief! And if Anabelle says you are to take it easy......lol....well, I think anything above 3 is over doing it. (but that is just my opinion).





Thanks for the laughs!!!
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Chele Posted on: 05-Mar-2004, 11:15 PM

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Hey Maggiemahone......lol....do you know of any spare males to fill in for a "Honey Do" list I have??? LMAO!! Sure could use one......hehehehe.


Todd......love Marvin the Martian.......cracks me up!!!
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Chele Posted on: 05-Mar-2004, 11:12 PM

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QUOTE (barddas @ Feb 19 2004, 09:10 AM)
I own the film! wink.gif
The song is in Poems by Mwah.. in Celtic Hearts forum

That was really good Barddas! Do you write a lot of music?

I will have to look into that movie. Thanks for mentioning it CelticRose.

Btw CelticRose, I read your post earlier.....very sweet. Your Fairy Queen prays your garden always blooms roses.


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Chele Posted on: 05-Mar-2004, 11:04 PM

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Haldur........WOW! Both of your poems are incredible.

Almost afraid to post my wee poem that I wrote last night.....lol....but it was written at a moment of loneliness and sadness.



To know Love...
Is to dance in the moonlight.
To know Freedom...
Is to follow the stars.
To know Thyself...
Is to face all your fears

All the stars in the universe,
Mean nothing if you are afraid of the moonlight.
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Chele Posted on: 18-Feb-2004, 08:44 PM

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Aaedewin and Haldur......I absolutely loved that one. Wow!!! Such talent.

I am still working on my Selkie one, Barddas. Be patient with me.
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Chele Posted on: 17-Feb-2004, 12:00 PM

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Oh Shamalama! What a story! Don't know whether to laugh or feel sorry......or both. At least they got it all straightened out.


Valentines used to be very special to me......and recently I thought it might be again. I was wrong. Someone I was interested in, and thought was interested in me.....I found out has been jerking me around and playing me. I was very hurt, and have since told him to kiss off. (Not normally like that, but I don't have time for games and lies.)

Luckily I have a very good friend who was there for me. Just wish he didn't live so far away. wink.gif Thanks CM!!! You are truly a sweetheart and I'm blessed to have a good friend in you.
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Chele Posted on: 16-Feb-2004, 11:57 AM

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Haldur and Aaedewin.....those were awesome poems. Very nice!!

You are right Aaedwin about copyrights on titles.....lol....that would be a bad thing.
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Chele Posted on: 12-Feb-2004, 11:46 AM

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Congrats... You're A Naiad (Or Nereid Oo)!!


I took the What Mythological Creature Are you? test by Peaceful Chaos!





Interesting.
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Chele Posted on: 12-Feb-2004, 11:40 AM

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I liked that Anabelle. Very nice.
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Chele Posted on: 10-Feb-2004, 06:44 PM

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The Word
Jon P.

This feeling I have inside
I did not recognize at first
Intense emotion flooded me
That sated an ancient thirst

I walked awake, alone, alive, asleep
Let others be my guide
It was the only life I knew
Thought I'd seen the brightest side

I see others hand in hand
And wonder if they really know
What they have
If they have
Or do they just think it's so

There is a word used constantly
Everyday in life
It is abused, used to deceive
It's potential is denied

But I know this word so well again
The memory has returned
From ages past, from what we shared
It's meaning I have learned

For every time I think of it
I think of you as well
It feels so strong inside of me
That I can tell precisely
Where in me my heart dwells

This and more tells me that
The word inside is true
And the feeling that comes with it
Grows so much stronger too
Every time at you I gaze....and say
"Angel, I love you."
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Chele Posted on: 10-Feb-2004, 06:31 PM

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Thanks again CelticRose. I have read in many books where they were called "fae"s.....including one prominent author (whom I cannot remember). However.....(there's always a however-lol)....according to my Scottish friends the word "fae" means "from", not "fairy".

Here is one that was written to me, by someone who was/is very special to me (my soulmate).



How Much I Love You
Jon P.

I was born
Into this world alone
Naked and without fear
I learned a different way to hear

As a child I grew
Among those I never knew
Never knowing how to act
I was fiction more than fact

But as I lived and grew, I found
A desire yet unlived, unwound
Naught that others would understand
And yet so close within my hand

As years passed so did my want
For that which other had not
I sunk in upon myself in learning
Never completely denying my yearning

Never thinking it could be true
Prepared to walk Earth without you
It almost came to pass
Blinded by the glass...the rest see through

But life had left
One chance to fly
Nearly missed
By a chance to die...a lonely life

Fate said though
"You're not ready yet
There is still someone
You haven't met"

Now I realize
Happiness was just a second away from despair
Because the universe said
"It does not end here.....for you"

I listened one last time
Before I left
My heart empty
And bereft

I called
You heard
You are my word

Naked again am I
I hear clear this time
I am yours
And you are mine

I love you...as I always will
For it can not be otherwise
There is no choice
We are living destiny
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Chele Posted on: 09-Feb-2004, 08:38 PM

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This was a quick little one I wrote to go with my avatar on another site. Thought I would share it.


Winter has been too long
The wind much too cold
Days dark and dreary
Making this fairy feel old

I long for singing birds
And bursts of color to begin
The breeze through my hair
Warm sun upon my skin

I'll sit here and wait
And daydream of Spring
My heart growing anxious
To soar with new wings

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Chele Posted on: 09-Feb-2004, 07:56 PM

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Thank you CelticRose....you are always generous with the compliments. Although it's not your typical 4 line rhyming....lol....I thought it wasn't half bad.

Will have to work on my next piece.....and of course, it will more than likely be of the sidhe.....or possible the selkies.
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Chele Posted on: 07-Feb-2004, 12:45 PM

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Thank you Aaediwen. biggrin.gif

As I sit and listen to some Celtic music....I was able to put together the piece I mentioned before. I hope everyone enjoys it. It's of a beautiful young fairy who discovers her true love. (Have to give credit to my daughter who helped me with the last line. king.gif )

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The Union
by Chele


Gossamer wings flutter in the breeze
As I sit upon my mossy perch up high
Watching as you draw nearer in my sight

Your every move powerful & intriguing
Strong arms to hold me tight
A dimpled smile always shining bright

Your magic mesmerizes me
Till the world around us fades away
Lost in your eyes, n'er to be found

You sing to me a melody sweet and true
Antics and humor make me smile e'ry day
Laughter rolls from my lips as we play

A searing kiss steals my breath away
A special warmth growing from inside out
Till I all but shine like the sun

He embodies all that I've searched for
Mending my heart, reviving my soul
Our union...our love...a sight to behold
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Chele Posted on: 05-Feb-2004, 11:28 PM

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Tha a Mhar!!

I am a newbie here....but I really like the site so far. One of my friends recommended the site, so here I am. LOL!

Very much into the Celtic...esp folklore and music. Not a loonie.....lol....but I do believe in the sidhe.....as much of my poetry and signatures will reflect.

I hope to get to know lots of you.

Slante!
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