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    <copyright>Copyright Gather Inc 2009</copyright>
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:20:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Memories fade</title>
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      <description>Fading into the distant 
 fall of daylight 
 your kind hand 
 comforted me 
 from all my 
 childish fears 
 when you left 
 you never said 
 goodbye 
 memories 
 of your suffering 
 fades 
 your strong . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:18:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-12-27T04:18:41Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Flight to heaven</title>
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 I stare out the window 
 Past twinkling Christmas lights 
 A lone raven sits 
 Upon the rotted fencepost 
 Cold, wet and scared 
 As the winter's breath 
 Exhales  frost . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:35:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944289</guid>
      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-12-12T21:35:04Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The dance</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876363</link>
      <description>    
 
 
    Endless reflections    
 
 
    In our eyes    
 
 
    As we waltz    
 
 
    Upon cirrus clouds    
 
 
    New heights discovered    
 
 
    Spinning across    
 
 
    A jetstreamed . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:10:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876363</guid>
      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-10-29T19:10:28Z</dc:date>
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      <title>A Soul Excuse</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977847596</link>
      <description>A Soul Excuse   Sorrow not found anticipation loneliness forgoes a shoulder to cry on never realizing the yearning of your tears upon my skin I'm here turning to a man for comfort unlikely my worthiness . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-10-10T19:31:24Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Dark Trails</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977777911</link>
      <description>Two weary souls walk  
 toward a magical stream 
 Oak trees cast shadows 
 Darkness falls fast 
 Red eyed owls whisper to 
 forewarn them of their future 
 Lovers turn away from the forest 
 where . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:20:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977777911</guid>
      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-08-18T05:20:51Z</dc:date>
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      <title>4you</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734268</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:08:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734268</guid>
      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-07-10T22:08:08Z</dc:date>
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      <title>heavenly kiss</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730834</link>
      <description>  
 Moon glows upon my face 
  the stars in your eyes 
 Your lips against mine 
 The taste of heaven 
 quivering through my dreams 
 Take me to that place 
 Where angels sing. 
 　 
   . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:22:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730834</guid>
      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-07-07T05:22:27Z</dc:date>
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      <title>our wine</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730370</link>
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 Sweet ruby infused 
 nectar of the heart 
 Swirling in the glass 
 Of our souls 
 Wanting forever 
 To begin 
 Love empties 
 Upon orchid lips 
 Savoring desires 
 Intoxicating passion . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-07-06T18:30:41Z</dc:date>
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      <title>mocking me</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729821</link>
      <description>This bird resides in the night 
 When I'm all alone 
 No sound from my lips 
 Flow to it 
 Yet it mocks me 
 Perhaps reading my mind 
 a penetrating voice 
 Out of the darkness 
 That only it can . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-07-06T01:14:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>hearts of clay</title>
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      <description>A clump of cold grey Waiting for the taking No form nor life Longing to be something beautiful Within each others hands Coldness between our fingers We wonder what will take form Moistened with . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:35:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-07-04T19:35:27Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Shattering dawn by james and jennifer</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977728565</link>
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  Clouds depart on a summer breeze Darkness fades into eternity Rays of golden honey Find me The sun forgives the remaining clouds and warms my forehead until Beads flow into my eyes Blinding . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:29:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-07-03T22:29:53Z</dc:date>
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      <title>nights to remember</title>
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 The night cultivates 
 Into a blushing bloom 
 Within your saddle 
 Your red wine flows 
 Endlessly 
 As faeries flutter around my forehead 
 Scrutinizing my every move 
 They accept . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:45:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-07-01T20:45:12Z</dc:date>
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      <title>i'm so sick</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:26:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-29T07:26:47Z</dc:date>
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      <title>before the sunrise</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723869</link>
      <description>Waking up before the one in your heart 
 Watching their sweet slumber 
 As all the cares in the world 
 Have disappeared from minds alike 
 Sounds of breath fill the air 
 And resonate into your mind . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:24:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-28T22:24:27Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Stairwell</title>
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 Two doors slam Echoing on every flight The heavy footsteps Of one seem to meet The softness of another They meet half flight He leans into her and whispers I missed you Handing her a . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:53:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-28T02:53:44Z</dc:date>
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      <title>the last goodnight</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-25T17:56:17Z</dc:date>
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      <title>sea of romance</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720618</link>
      <description>Floating in my dreams in a unforgiving sea I foresee the future with a smile on my lonesome face Awakening to you by my side Bliss soaks my mind The sweetest whispers of the future 
 flow to my longing . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:05:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-24T22:05:58Z</dc:date>
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      <title>monster of love sparks when was the last time you heard this one</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:58:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-24T17:58:51Z</dc:date>
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      <title>the church</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720286</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:21:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-24T16:21:16Z</dc:date>
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      <title>3doors down</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720275</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-24T16:11:08Z</dc:date>
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      <title>for you</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720246</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:41:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-24T15:41:43Z</dc:date>
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      <title>slave to love</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719400</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:46:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-23T17:46:40Z</dc:date>
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      <title>come with me to the.......</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719390</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:37:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-23T17:37:50Z</dc:date>
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      <title>fade into you</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717665</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:22:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-21T21:22:21Z</dc:date>
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      <title>black cherry</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717656</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:12:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-21T21:12:14Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Blissful morning</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717577</link>
      <description>  
 As he awoke 
 Feeling their bodies 
 Interlaced together 
 He laid there motionless 
 Not to wake her 
 Blissful slumber 
 Her breath upon his neck 
 The sweet scent of 
 Black cherry passion . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:01:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-21T19:01:34Z</dc:date>
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      <title>wishing</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716772</link>
      <description>  
 Wishing 
 Gazing into night 
 The darkness overcomes his thoughts 
 Stillness deafens his ears 
 To a numb ringing 
 Longing for her share this time 
 He dreams about tomorrows, 
 Forgetting . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:02:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716772</guid>
      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-20T18:02:42Z</dc:date>
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      <title>This Adventure</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715898</link>
      <description>  
 Waiting for this adventure to begin 
 I don't want this same old dream again 
 You opened my eyes with pure sunshine 
 Teaching me there's more than moonshine 
 Take me to your hearts desire . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:29:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715898</guid>
      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-19T18:29:57Z</dc:date>
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      <title>trespassing</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714963</link>
      <description>Trespassing 
 　 
 　 
 　 
 Entering ones soul 
 As he passes by 
 Looking into her thoughts 
 As their eyes meet 
 He turns away quickly 
 She goes about her day 
 Following 
 Watching 
 She does . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:50:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-18T20:50:28Z</dc:date>
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      <title>eternally(revised edition) by james laird</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714944</link>
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 Their Eyes meet in the haze, 
 Joyous as Sunshine on a rainy day, 
 Her eyes electrify my heart. 
 Forgetting all the pain of the past 
 Two souls intertwine, 
 Holding each other deeply within. . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>james laird</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-18T20:35:00Z</dc:date>
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