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Phrase Challenge : Phrase Challenge - Week 1 - Aug 15/05
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 Message 1 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameSMEditor2  (Original Message)Sent: 8/15/2005 4:45 PM

 PHRASE CHALLENGE - WEEK 1  AUG 15/05

 

Rules:

You must use the exact challenge phrase in either your title or the body of your poem/story.  You can do both.

 

This week's phrase:

 

"Beyond the horizon"

 

 



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 Message 4 of 19 in Discussion 
From: AnitaSent: 8/17/2005 8:07 PM
Very good use of the phrase Sassy. This is a lovely poem and entry to the challenge.
Anita

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 Message 5 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameSassy_CattSent: 8/18/2005 10:42 AM
Dale, Anita,
 
Thanks so much for your kind words, I'm glad you both enjoyed it!  I can't wait to see what you will come up with for this phrase too!  I also hope the rest of our members will join in!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Hugsssssssssss
Sassy *S*

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(2 recommendations so far) Message 6 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameWizeMuseSent: 8/19/2005 11:32 PM

Beyond the Horizon

beyond the horizon
no illusionary eyes see
a past or present
only day and night
the twilight

beyond the horizon
no vertigo
no mirages
only the rising sun
the setting moon

beyond the horizon
lies the truth
lies the boundaries
which contain time
it stands still there

beyond the horizon
is another dimension
neither reality or dream
a world that goes unseen
in the land of make believe

©Dale CJ Clark


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 Message 7 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameSassy_CattSent: 8/20/2005 7:57 AM
Dale,
 
I love this, you've woven a bit of fantasy for us.  Made us see the dimension beyond. Great use of the phrase!! *S*
 
Hugsssssss
Sassy

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(2 recommendations so far) Message 9 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameSMEditor2Sent: 8/21/2005 10:59 PM
Ok, I got permission from Tinka that it was ok to move this to the challenge thread.
 

"Beyond Horizon Of Love"

I walk up to the edge
Of the river bank
Calm waters where I stand
Sunbeam of the twilight sky
Playful on the waterside

In this tender moment of desperation
To last no longer than a few seconds
The blink of the eye and you're gone
Waters of heart not calm
Disturbed by the wind of emotions

Oh! How cold is this wind
So bleak and wild within
Beyond the Horizon
Black figures gone
Restless sunbeams in my mind

Then out of the darkness I hear
The call of the fish eagle’s say
The call of a dove below
In the wind of the night
All calm now gone to rest

Nostalgia enter my soul
Horizons away you are
In wide open space
Quiet you are my love
And heavens apart we are

Scared and so alone I am tonight my love
Here by the river edge of loneliness withn
Drowning myself in tears of fear
Alone again
Beyond Horizon of love

Copyright © 2005 Tinka Boukes
All Rights Reserved

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 Message 10 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameSassy_CattSent: 8/21/2005 11:04 PM
Tinka,
 
This is a beautiful poem using the phrase.  It's filled with melancholy and such longing.  I especially liked these lines:
 
"The blink of the eye and you're gone
Waters of heart not calm
Disturbed by the wind of emotions"
It produces such incredible imagery, we can picture the maelstrom of emotions produced by the longing for the love.
 
Hugssssssssssss
Sassy *S*

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 Message 11 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameSassy_CattSent: 8/21/2005 11:07 PM
Marie,
 
I've moved your comment over to the challenge thread, as Tinka said it was ok to move her poem there.
 
Hugssssss
Sassy *S*
 

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From: <NOBR>MSN Nicknamemariemuses</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2005 1:54 PM
this is exquisite. amazing write.


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 Message 12 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameTimaichaSent: 8/22/2005 9:11 PM
Thank you Sassy for re-posting this for me!!
 
Then a word of thanks to You Sassy, Anita, Dale, Marie and Linda for your support!!
 
Excellent work posted by every one of you...so I will congratz you all in one go...lol!!
 
Keep up the great work!!
 
Sorry for being not here all the time...but being housewife, mom, farmer and mentop to all at home ...I am running out of time before I know what hits me somedays!!
 
I am also doing some paintings for my "BIG" day and my first book!!
 
Take care and know I will post as often as time allows me!!
 
Love Tinka

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(3 recommendations so far) Message 13 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nicknamejazlin52Sent: 8/23/2005 6:56 AM

Sassy this is probably too late but here goes...

 

Will You Meet Me?

 

Will you meet me beyond the horizon

where the earth meets sky in hues of crimson and gold?

The sun goes down in flame behind the hills

and earth's azure canopy folds into an inky blue universe

The moon knows your name and the star beside it is Venus

Her brilliance defys the night and burns bright into my eyes

So beautiful a light I stand transfixed, a doe in the headlights

 

Will you meet me beyond the horizon

where the sea goes on forever and rolls to shore at my feet?

The waves crash and churn against the rocks

and all of life bows in awe at her power

The gulls cry foul and the wind howls as it sifts the sand

A million years of dust scratches my eyes

Crystalized time sets sail, returning to the source of creation

 

Will you meet me beyond the horizon

where the Milky Way gives birth to the stars?

 

(c) Linda Gayton 2005

 


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 Message 14 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameSassy_CattSent: 8/23/2005 10:17 AM
Jazlin,
 
This is so beautiful, you've woven a bit of magic with this poem!  I especially loved these lines:
 

The waves crash and churn against the rocks

and all of life bows in awe at her power

The gulls cry foul and the wind howls as it sifts the sand

 
 
And it's never too late - as I've mentioned in a few postings - all our challenges are OPEN challenges, they never end, they can be added to at any time and I hope that members will post more than one entry to these challenges. Even though we will move on to another type of challenge each week, please always feel free to post to any past ones! *S*
 
Hugssssssss
Sassy *S*

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 Message 15 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameWizeMuseSent: 8/23/2005 4:56 PM
So beautiful! I loved this Lin!
It's so good. All the verses are
so good but that last stanza is
very nice. Why didn't I think of
that? lol It's a great thought.
This phrase lends itself to good
poetry don't you think.
Hugs
Dale

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(2 recommendations so far) Message 16 of 19 in Discussion 
From: AnitaSent: 8/24/2005 9:35 PM

  

 

Souls Horizon

 

We have traveled Eternity together

You and I.

Souls bound together by the journey,

And Love.

In other lifes I was the Mother or

Father.

Or perhaps the Brother or other

Sisters.

We lived again and again,

Always together.

And Now...you wait for me

Just beyond the Horizon....

 

And I close my eyes

And simply Go!

anita callender2005

all rights reserved


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 Message 17 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameSassy_CattSent: 8/25/2005 5:29 AM
Anita,
 
I love this!  How we can be anything, how all our lives are cojoined and sometimes we could be one, sometimes the other.  The endless cycles of life and how at some point we meet up with those we love on some plane and the love lives eternally!
 
Hugsssssss
Sassy *S*

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 Message 18 of 19 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nicknamejazlin52Sent: 8/25/2005 3:40 PM
Oh this is a beauty!

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 Message 19 of 19 in Discussion 
From: AnitaSent: 8/25/2005 5:32 PM
Thank you so much Jazlin. I loved yours too!! It was beautiful.(i hit rec)
Anita

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