HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEIF KJAER.

© Laura E. Swan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEIF KJAER.

Uploaded: September 13, 2011

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By Land and By Sea

He was a mighty sailing man
The Sea his mistress fair,
Golden sunsets shone upon
The waves he called her hair.

Alas the beauty she bestowed
Could fill a mans heart full,
She fed him with her fish at will
Her moon and tides did pull.

Yet something lacked within his heart
He could not find in her,
He came ashore to try and find
A love his heart to stir...

Now he lives upon the land
And walks along the shores,
With his maiden-sweet in hand
The Kirsten he adores.

Each sunset that gently sinks,
Into the Seas abyss
Oft' he gazes out to Sea
Remembering the bliss.

Then his heart comes back to place
Recalling all her storms,
Revenge she saught towards all fair men,
Oft without a warn.

He turns his head to gaze upon
His Kirsten with such glad.
She is the maiden that fills his heart.
With the love he never had.

By Laura E. Swan

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1/1000, f2.8

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 13, 2011

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Monnie Ryan September 13, 2011

What a fabulous birthday tribute, Laura! Glorious capture! #9670101

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 13, 2011

Hi Monnie! What I love the MOST is it's a True Story!!!

Thank you so much!!!

-Laura :) #9670108

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 13, 2011

Laura, what a beautiful tribute to your friends! Happy birthday, Leif! It's great to see a photo of Kiki too! Wonderful work! #9670120

Michelle Alton September 13, 2011

You are a true and loyal friend to this role model couple. They are very lucky to have each other as lovers and you as their trusted friend.

Happy birthday, Leif! #9670164

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 13, 2011

You sure do know how to make a body cry with pure joy, NL! GORGEOUS birthday card for Leif!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEIF!

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Daniella Puente September 13, 2011

Laura you did an amazing dedication and gift to Kiki and Leif :) this is so beautiful...Have a happy Bday Leif! #9670207

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 13, 2011

Gosh what a gorgeous photo with a perfect poem which you have given your full personal touch to each, Laura. What a wonderful friend you are, and have in this lovely couple.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEIF! and many many more! 8o)
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Laura E. Swan level-classic September 13, 2011

Thank you everyone. I am so much enjoying your wishes and comments and I know Leif and Kiki will, too!!! :)

You're the BEST FAMILY EVER!

-Laura :D #9670215

Ann Coates level-classic September 13, 2011

This is so lovely Laura. You are such a wonderful friend. Happy Birthday Leif. #9670231

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 13, 2011

Happy Birthday Leif. Hope you have a wonderful day! #9670264

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe September 13, 2011

What an excellent birthday greeting, Laura, and exceptional images! #9670283

Patti Coblentz September 13, 2011

Truly beautiful, Laura, in all ways!

Happy Birthday, Leif! #9670326

Rony Sagy September 13, 2011

So beautiful, Laura. The images, the poem, your friendship and all. Thanks for sharing. #9670377

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 13, 2011

With such lovely poem, it's apparent that comes from your heart Laura. Great dedication. Happy birthday Leif. You're so blessed for having such an amazing friend... #9670389

Chris Ebben September 13, 2011

Firstly, Happy Birthday Leif. Hope you have a great day & enjoy reading your birthday card. Laura, what a wonderful dedication to a very lucky friend. How lucky you & Dale were to meet this friendly pair & enjoy a holiday together. Good work=^..^= #9670408

Mary K. Robison September 13, 2011

Pom, your dedication photo is a gem ~ as are you!
Your poem is so creative and thoughtful ~ as are you!!
The friendship you share with Leif and Kiki is very special ~ as are you!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Leif! What a lucky man you are, to have two lovely and caring ladies in your life!
P.S. Pom, your other photos are very sweet ~ as are you! :-DDD
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Tiia Vissak September 14, 2011

a wonderful image! #9670477

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic September 14, 2011

Beautiful poem and dedication Laura. Welcome Leif to another year upon this earth with fair maiden at his side. Cheers. Randy #9670599

Ron McEwan September 14, 2011

My congrats to the both of you on so many years of bliss. Also, Leif congrats to you for making it to yet another milestone in life. I am not to far behind you in that respect. Hope you have a beautiful birthday and many more.

Laura sure produced an outstanding tribute to you. #9670620

Ellen Hodges September 14, 2011

Huge congrats, and very best Birthday Blessings to you, Leif! Love the story AND the image!!! Fantastic how you all met on BP and got to meet in person, too!! #9670703

Stephen Zacker September 14, 2011

Happy Birthday to Leif. Fantastic scenic #9670728

Tammy Espino September 14, 2011

A wonderful poem and card. Happy birthday , Leif and many more~ #9670915

Lonnie M. Scott September 14, 2011

Gratulerer med dagen Leif!!
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 14, 2011

WOW!! Sister! Tranquility and beauty go hand in hand in this amazing clear and spectacular scene and image. The calm water only disturbed by a silently (?) moving boat. And I'm in it, enjoying the sun, all the blues, the surrounding Rockie Mountains and above all the sound of a boat gliding through the water.
You couldn't have picked a more appropriate and beautiful image for the Viking Chief.
And your poem moves me so much I can't tell you, my talented Soul Sister.
Thank you for this wonderful dedication.
You are the best Sister and Sister-in-Law ever.
P.S. I will show it to Leif in the morning. I know it will make his day so much brighter and happier.
He'll be alone because I'll be working all day. But I have his favorite meal and wine planned for him when I get home. #9671194

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 14, 2011

To Leif!

I am so happy reading all of your comments!

Thank you all so much! Can't wait for the Mighty Viking Sailor To Get Here! Your Meal and Wine Sound Perfect!

SSSKiki, you are VERY welcome, Fair Maiden. My pleasure.

THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING HERE TO WISH Leif A HAPPY BIRTHDAY! #9671273

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 14, 2011

Excellent capture and poem for Lief, Laura. #9671280

Wm Nosal September 14, 2011

Cool Shot and Poem, Laura!
That Canoe Is Moving Beauty Darn Fast!
Don't Tell Me, Yout On The Dragon Boat
Team!
Happy Birthday, Leif #9671572

Lorna Shutter September 14, 2011

Wow! What a beautiful card, a beautiful poem, a beautiful image and a beautiful couple!!! Great job, Sis! ... and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LIEF!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day and a wonderful year!!! :)
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Christine Lobsinger level-classic September 14, 2011

Very Beautiful Dear Laura...
Happy Birthday Leif!!
Smiling Chris #9671820

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 15, 2011

Thank you everyone. :) So much! What a fun Birthday party this has been for Leif!

Photobucket #9673565

Leif Kjaer September 16, 2011

Oh dear friends, this is totaly overwhelming! I feel honoured!
And a big, big, big thank you to my very dear Sister-in-law, Laura, for the beautiful birthday poem and the powerful capture.
You are somthing speciel, Laura.

Thank you to you all sweet fellow photographers, for a briliant birthday!
Leif.


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Graham Robards September 16, 2011

Dear Sister Laura,

We have been travelling and just got home.

Beautiful birthday card for Leif dear friend.

Happy birthday
Patxxxxx #9674172

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 16, 2011

Hello, Leif! We were waiting for you to get here! How wonderful! Well, we know your dinner must have been wonderful and the wine, too. A perfect birthday with your fair maiden!

I'm so happy that you like your card and greetings from us all.

WE HOPE YUO HAVE A WONDERFUL YEAR AHEAD!!!

Your family and friends always,
Laura and the BP Gang :))) #9674954

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 16, 2011

Hi Big Sister, PAT! So great to see you here signing Leif's Birthday card!

Hope you had HAPPY TRAVELS!!! Maybe you have posted something new to see??? I will go look! :)))

Little Sister, Laura xxxxx #9674959

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 18, 2011

Sooooo beautiful, Laura!! #9677383

Yulianto Soeroso September 19, 2011

wow lovely all #9680011

John Connolly September 19, 2011

What a brilliant Birthday presentation for Lief, Sister Laura!

Belated Birthday greetings Lief, I am sorry I was away for the event!

Laura, you have been doing some brilliant work while I have been away on holidays!! #9680025

Karen Kessler September 19, 2011

Sorry I'm a little late (what's new, right? ha!) I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Leif! This is a beautiful card Sis Laura/Lala made for you & I hope your day looked like this! :) #9680365

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 21, 2011

Hi Emmy! What a beautiful tribute and a beautiful card! Happy birthday Leif, hope you had a great one! Fabulous landscape Em. Keep up the great work! Laura:) #9684403

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 22, 2011

Totally gorgeous Laura..

Love the poem! HBD Leif..

jo ann c. #9685201

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 24, 2011

A lovely image & poem & dedication to Leif, Laura! You are a special friend & person! #9688435

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 28, 2011

Hi Everyone! :))))) Thank you so VERY MUCH for all you have said and added here!!!!

I know that Leif and Kiki really enjoyed reading all of your comments, too!!!

It was my pleasure to make this Birthday Dedication to a very wonderful man and couple who I consider my family!

-Laura :D #9704304


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