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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA 
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I went over to the local store Where I get my art supplies and more. But this time around, I didn't buy food; I just felt like sculpting, I was 'in the mood.' So I bought a brick of modeling clay, Took it home and shaped it okay-- Into the form of a dragon, just so; I loosened my hands and let my mind go. I mixed in some water, then used a blade To smooth out his surface--what fine marks it made! When I finished that, I was sweating a lot... Why, just now, had it gotten so hot? I got out the paint and started to brush, His horns made of gold, his skin green and lush; His chest matching horns, his wings done the same. All I needed just then was a name! Hmm...no, "Al" won't do in the least; That was the name of my uncle, deceased... Then I came up with one sounding good-- How about Sam? Sounds familiar! (It should...) Satisfied with my work that day, I got ready for bed, then stopped to pray. I pulled up the covers, nice, warm and tight, Then reached up slowly to turn out the light. _____________ In the darkness, a voice could be heard-- Soft and gentle, no one it disturbed; It said, so quiet, "Thank you so much." And it gave sleeping child a gentle touch. ___________________________________________________________ Isn't it fun to create things? I think it is...  I just recently made a little clay sculpture of a dragon which is where this poem came from...but sadly he never thanked me for making him! Oh, well, there's always computer animation...  My scanner's at the repair shop, so I can't put my picture up here...sigh...but I hope you can kind of imagine this! Little Spyro T. Dragon P.S. Hi Denise |
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Beverly Member
since 2000-02-19
Posts 123New Mexico |
Your poems always bring out such emotion in me and I can't explain it! Maybe it was the phrase "loosened my hands, and let my mind go". When I read your work, I marvel at your imagery, too. Thank you for bringing your poems to this forum! |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
This is such a sweet poem! Made me feel light - like a child. I enjoyed this as I do all of your writings. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Hi Sam! This is another wonderfully creative piece of writing! You are very very talented!Denise |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
a poet and a sculpture...Sam your talents never cease to amaze me...very creative and imaginative poem...nice work!! janet marie ...there are places inside all our souls... that have never been touched... there are places inside our hearts... that need to be loved this much... Janet Marie *I miss you baby... I love you, always.* |
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Another Heather Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 93Canada |
this was a really creative and lighthearted poem. Lightheartedness in poetry is hard to come by, good job! "The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it." -Dylan Thomas |
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Exile Junior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 42 |
A touching and evocative poem, LS...along the lines of Rene Magritte's painting of a sculptor embracing his just-completed statue of a woman, whose upper half has come to life just for him.... I know you can't control the creative urges, or schedule them for certain times, and I know I'm often guilty of the same thing myself, but I really REALLY wish these poems wouldn't come at 2 AM on a school night!! Looking forward to seeing more stuff like this (hopefully at times that don't interfere with sleep or homework!) Love, Exile/414 |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Sam, I could really hear him say "Thank you so much" ! Love this one ! Exile, how long before we see some of your poetry again ? Just don't make that at 2 in the middle of the night  |
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Wikket Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 340Santa Clara, CA USA |
Awwww Sam, Being a Virgo Dragon, I know that creating something is so powerful. Keep it up! You have remarkable Talent!!!!  --Jamie |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Aww, thanks everyone! I appreciate the compliments! ...but do I really write that good? Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Yes, you really do write that good. Never doubt your talent and creativity, for it is exquisite!! Sheila |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
I finally got my scanner working again, so I'll post my little picture here soon! Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
~Spryro Do you write that good? Yes my dear you do! I loved this poem. It made me feel like I was right there with you when you sculpted the dragon. And I am sure if he could say "thank you" he would. Thanks for the smile, like always that i get when reading your work amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Kitty_Fett Junior Member
since 2000-03-02
Posts 35 |
To my fav. cute lil purple dragon, A very original storyline for a poem! That is SSSSSSOOOOOOO you! |
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Mystykyl Junior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 32 |
You are a great writer and I hope to see some more of your work soon. You should never doubt what you do so well cause if you do you wont ever prosper. You are a great writer. Thank you for sharing it with us. Misty |
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