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Passions Gallery--LngJhnAg (the ballad of. . . ) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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Listen now lads, for I've a tale to tell 'Bout the finest pirate to brave the ocean's swell In all the ocean's lore 'twas ne'er one as he The man's man, the pirate's pirate, LngJhnAg!! Not just a man o' brawn, but also of the mind In all the world, a better one you'll not find He battled the Balladeer with one hand And dispatched the evil Toerag from his land Many battles did he fight, this pirate bold But only one could he not defeat, 'twas told She was the Lady Lorelei, maiden so fair And her beauty, which could not be compared Danced they across the deck by light of moon Whilst the ship's crew played a lovely tune Ne'er before had he found such treasure And truly she was, indeed without measure So then did LngJhnAg no longer sail the sea blue And with Lady Lorelei a long life he knew Now my tale cometh to a lovely end And I thank thee for listening, my poet friends -------------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a tribute...now he'll boast for days and days...until he gets another roast...by those who know him just a little better!!! Ah Sven...fine work here! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Sven~ you have outdone yourself here......  I love this one!! -SEA |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Yep, Yep, Yep. Sweet Sven, you have done a wonderful job on this one. *giggling with delight* He will have a swelled head from this one. You have such a talent. Much love to you from me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
thanks for the lovely words and compliments |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Nicely done sven..enjoyed reading..as always sailing away ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
 Once again I've enjoyed..... I liked this one...made me smile ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Wow you did a great job. I sure hope LngJhnAg paid you well for this tale. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A toast to lngjhn and Lorelei Two great poet friends He fights the battles with intellect, she wins them with her grace and warmth A wonderful couple added to the Gallery WEll done, Sven Liz |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you all my friends. . . truly he is the greatest of all time. . . Well, ok, he's the greatest of right now. . .  Thank you all again. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Sven - This poem has left me speechless - but don't worry - it won't last for long - lol. Thank you for this tribute. I feel unworthy, but I know Lorelei is fully worthy of your praise. All I can do now is hope that Balladeer and Toerag do not find this stirring accolade of my character. Thank you again. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, This rises on tides of wonder, as do I at your amazing abilities to pen the heart. Write on Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Sven ... I am enjoying this wonderful gallery so very much, and this is another beautiful tribute. You've penned him well ... a man whose poetry holds wit and charm, and further yet, such beauty when he writes of Lorelei's love. You've penned a wonderful tribute. Hugs to you all, Best wishes, /Kit |
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