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Traces & Morns Return ... 7000th
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Traces & Morns Return ... 7000th |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
~Traces Left Behind~ What's left of me ... inside of you ... did I leave anything behind, am I a whisper in your heart ... a ghost of sweet regret in your mind. Did I leave a trace of contentment ... did I mend the hole in your heart, am I a secret that you keep ... a kind memory that love imparts. When you think of me ... does it bring a gentle smile to your face, do you cherish the love we shared ... is it held in a special place. Did I leave a lasting impression ... any footprints on your soul, did my love bring you peace ... did I complete and make you whole. When you cry late at night ... am I there in your tears reflection, did my love inspire you ... did I give your life direction. Will I always be inside of you ... a soft shadow, a treasured memory, when you look back on this love ... will this time be an echo of destiny. Did my love make you strong ... did it help you to see your own light, did my touch make you warm ... did my embrace keep you safe thru the night. Can you now see the beauty in you ... can you love yourself thru my eyes, can you accept fate's reasons ... find the path to where love's future lies. All these things you have left behind in me ... sweet butterfly kisses on my heart, I hold on to the memories ... and cherish this love ... now that we're apart. Janet Marie  ~On Mornings Return~ By mornings light I rise ... and I feel you from the depths of my soul. While in that quiet moment ... I know I am complete and finally whole. You're still with me every second ... everywhere I look ... it's you I see. You are the breath that sustains ... you are my poetic light of destiny. My day's new dawn ... my moon's midnight sky. My falling star to wish upon ... my butterfly wings to fly. I see you in the satin clouds ... I taste you in the rain. I hear you in the winds of change ... as you softly whisper my name. This love remains unfaltering ... you're in my heart to stay. You shine on me like the morning sun ... and I smile ... for I know ... heaven's not so far away. Janet Marie  reposts For DeVante'... with love always ... for all the traces left behind. If my slight Muse do please these curious days ... The pain be mine ... but thine shall be the praise. ~Shakespeare~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wonderful! Loving this...CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 7000TH POST! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, It's so hard to read and answer your poetry. You speak and write on a level I only visit ocasionally. Where you sustain I remain. Where you fly I can only sigh. The light is too light, the bright is to bright. I empathize and can only shield my eye. Your poetry is like looking into the sun. Too long and I would be blind. I can only say God bless and that I love you. Stinky |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
These really gripped my heart... How many nights have I spent wondering if I really ever mattered, do memories bring a smile, am I even remembered? Whatever the answers to those questions, my heart remembers heaven. *S* Beautiful!!! (sulk) I wanted so much to be the first to reply to this lovely duet... but the werk monster grabbed my ankles and dragged me away mid-thought. The ole meanie... I can't help it that I think slowly! *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 02-01-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Breathtaking, congratulations Janet Marie, you are one of the best.... "I walked beside the evening sea And dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
JM.....love these outstanding poem......and also the graphics. Congratulations on 7000th.....and hope many....many more to see from you (((hugs))) Charisma |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Janet Marie - I was so happy to see a new post from you and wow - it's not just a poem (or two) but a wonderful journey you lead us on...I can only imagine how far the traces of your words have spread from your 7,000 posts....an "echo of destiny" that continues even now, through endless cyber reaches... A joy to read! Lary |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"Sweet butterfly kisses on my heart." Janet I can feel the love and appreciation...congratulations on 7000...James |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet--Beauty pours from your words ...and yes, you are inspired...such a love is what sunsets are made from. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Janet Marie, you have grown, because you knew long before the question was asked. Outstanding and utterly wonderfully written pieces. Congratulations on 7000, that is a fantastic achievement. And all of them are as wonderful as this is. Absolutely fabulous. (Do you know my version of CC, that if we could see with others eyes we would see the beauty in our words) And it is that beauty that shines in your writing. Take care love Mushy  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'When you think of me ... does it bring a gentle smile to your face, do you cherish the love we shared ... is it held in a special place. Did I leave a lasting impression ... any footprints on your soul, did my love bring you peace ... did I complete and make you whole.' The entire poem was fantastic, JM, but this is my absolute favorite part...I guess because I can relate, in a way. But, this is a beautiful tribute. I love it. But, those (...), I am absolutely addicted now. Thanks a LOT!!  LOLsp  'cause I want nothing more than to sit outside heaven's door and listen to you breathing... |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
ooops...forgot to congratulate ya on 7000! (wasn't it just the other day that we were congratulating you on 6000?) 'cause I want nothing more than to sit outside heaven's door and listen to you breathing... [This message has been edited by snowpants (edited 02-01-2001).] |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
When you cry late at night ... am I there in your tears reflection, did my love inspire you ... did I give your life direction. Will I always be inside of you ... a soft shadow, a treasured memory, when you look back on this love ... will this time be an echo of destiny. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JM~ This is exceptional! I love it! Great picture too. I love webshot photos. Deb |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Congratulations on 7,000 exceptional posts and responses Janet Marie! For these beautiful words, may I just breathe a big, heavy sigh my dear .... truly lovely, warm and comforting sentiments ... you write your heart with such beauty. Best wishes gator gal, /Kit |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Incredible milepost for an equally incredible poet!!! You are indeed part of the mortar which holds Passions together...congrats, sweeter than spammy one! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Beautifully done JM. I love the pics! Congratulations on your 7000th post!!!!  LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Jan. . . you know that I've always loved you and your writing since the day you walked in here. . . this is a perfect example of that. . . You have grown so much in your time here. . . and influenced everyone that you have touched. . . This is a wonderful poem. . . and you are a wonderful person. . . my wish is for your continued growth and success. . . to the next 7,000!!! -------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh Sweet Janet Marie~ I am so happy for you ~wow~ 7000th + posts. You go girl! Both poems are simply beautiful and I remember them well! Please don't ever leave us, Passions would not be the same without you Ms. butterfly! Congratulations Love ya, Melissa~ The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 02-01-2001).] |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Oh JM,...I'm so glad that you reposted these. For me they are a first. I'm holding my heart and just thinking about how beautiful they are. Thank you. - Congrats on 7000! *Peace. |
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jeremydraul Senior Member
since 2000-08-01
Posts 1118State of Despair |
I hardly post in this forum, but Im glad I encountered these superb peices. The two endings really summed up the feelings expressed. "All these things you have left behind in me ... sweet butterfly kisses on my heart, I hold on to the memories ... and cherish this love ... now that we're apart." & "This love remains unfaltering ... you're in my heart to stay. You shine on me like the morning sun ... and I smile ... for I know ... heaven's not so far away." I thank you very much for sharing these! -Jeremy Raulinaitis "I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. -William Faulkner (Noble Prize Speech.) |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
To every question posed - "Yes" if you need ask - another treasure - AND - if I may - as I did once before - I humbly ask your permission to construct sonnet(s) for your approval from these wonderful words And CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER (7000TH) MILESTONE!!!!(Picture the biggest smile you've ever seen) [This message has been edited by Wilfred Yeats (edited 02-02-2001).] |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Janet~ It's really not fair to make me cry............I'm supposed to be happy and say CONGRATULATIONS ON 7000!!! ...............girl.............you touched my heart..........now, I'm printing.........and saving.............and trying to stop crying.......... -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sun... thank you for the reply and for the post in Annoucments...for being you Sy-babes...you are going to spoil me so rotten with these amazing replies... and I adore your biased winkie eyes that only see me thru roses ... thank you seems like too little to say for such wonderful encouragement...but I do thank you from me winkie heart southern ... you mean they dont pay you to read poetry??? why....Its time to go on strike thank you for such a sweet sincere reply..as you always do.Kathleen ... thank you sweet poetess for such a gracious compliment, truly :D Charisma... thank you dear for all your wonderful words to my work. Lary... thank you so much for such a lovely enthusiastic reply and welcome again. SBJ ... thank you sweets and I like the name change...very cool Martie ... I see sunsets around you all the time thank you sweet poetess pal.Marsha ... that is exaclty right... in poetry and in love...and I thank you very much for this beautiful, understanding, and generous reply. We can all grow seeing our work thru one anothers eyes. :D SP ... well Im the first to admit my addiction to poetry..LOL.. thank you so much and yes (...) they are addicting lil buggers arent they TY and enjoy.Deb... thank you so much for the exceptional reply .. yes webshots is way cool ... lots of butterfly pics too Kit-gator... has anyone ever told ya your a smile waiting to happen :D thank you sweet poetess..very much. Balladeer ... your way too good for my ego...thank you so much...sending ya spammy thanks back your way ... LW .. thank you so much for this lovley reply... and its so nice to see your name here again Sven ... what do I say to such a wonderful reply .. thank you much poet sir... and if i have grown it is because of the light that shines in this talented magical place. It makes us all want to do and be better. TY Melis... thank you sweetie...your too good to me...and I love ya for it Spitfire... and now Im holding my heart and thinking the same thing about this beautiful reply, thank you so much!! Jeremy .. thank your poet sir ..very much for the superb reply... Im so glad you stopped by :D Bill ... you make my heart smile...thank you poet sir and once again I am touched and honored and yes, of course you may .. and you KNOW by now...you dont need my approval ... everything you write is a gift. THANK YOU thank you everyone for helping me celebrate... and Sun... you were right about 7 .. thank you for keeping count love to poetry land jm If my slight Muse do please these curious days ... The pain be mine ... but thine shall be the praise. ~Shakespeare~ |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Janet...first congratulations on 7000...what an amazing achievement...and done with such style and beauty... |
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Walter Poe Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 787 |
Hi JM love it as always I seem to be going through a very deep read beneath the lines dark phase at the minute (found myself reading Coleridge etc.) Always glad to read your work I have been missing from forums for a while as you will have noticed. Think i owe you an explanation it is not that i have stopped writing my muse was just taken on some wild tangents i have written numerous short stories (dark Sci-fi) some lyrics (For a friend 'Thrash Metal') and continued on my book (Humorous) i have also been approached by Global publishing to enter 'White Rose' (PiP main page) into a book called Poets and Poetry soon to be released this is on top of normal life continueing so as you can imagine my muse and my time have been overwhelmed. But im Back and im Bad should be posting more over the coming days see you later JM From Walter (Your Poet in the Dark) Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink. The very deep did rot: O Christ! T |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Janet Marie, Congratulations on the 7000th post and as for the poetry...incandescant. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
  (couldn't resist) |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Jan~ 7000!! Wow I stand in true awe of you. but then again that is nothing new congrats on this huge milestone. passions would not be the wonderful home that it is without our sweet Janet Marie. Thanks for all you do in here and also as a friend. I will be sending you a letter soon. Have much to catch you up on. Take care my friend!! love ya amy "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
quote: It is, Janet. It is.  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You're welcome little one....I do listen to my esp now and then.... |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
Janet Marie, these poems really touched my heart so much emotion, not to mention the ease and flow of words once again you've out did your self. I'm adding these to my library. Thank you |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
congratulations and great post, your love and memories are so clear, I feel them with you |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sea .. thank you sweets... you snuck in on me last night while I was typing my other thank yous....thank you for the honor and compliments and for feeling my poetry so sincerely ... those are good tears .. like raspberry tea ya know TY gator-girliePaula .. thank you girlie ... for the congrats and for the wonderful reply Walter ... hello my poet dear from the dark ... Im smiling upon finding your name here....thank you for sharing your news with me...sounds like your muse is having quite an adventure ... Im very happy for you and I will look forward to seeing you back when ever you can make time. Keth ... thank you write on queen.. for the congrats and the irredescant reply Kit .... LOL ..Im SO GLAD you didnt resist ...  me either Amy-girl ... thank you sweetie and you know I always look forward to hearing from you...write when time allows....you know I understand. Elizabeth ... yes ... you and I both know...it is .. thank you sweet poet  Sun ... thanks again o wise one under the sun .. I owe ya .RB .... I thank you dear ... for such a sweet compliment and the honor of being in your library. jellybean ... thank you for letting me know my words of him can be shared... and for the kind words. thank you all for always being so wonderful and gracious to my work love ya all .. love poetry land take care jm If my slight Muse do please these curious days ... The pain be mine ... but thine shall be the praise. ~Shakespeare~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 Oh baby...to see you write like this makes my heart sing...because I know that he feels it too...the traces that he carried with him and I thank him for the traces he left behind for you to share...and you share them so very well...you do his memory and his life proud my sweet SS...Hugs and love to you for each day you've been in my life and here's to a million more...Love you!!  ~Forever December~ I reach within my isolation I harbor it, I honor it you say you'd like to see me closer of course you would you have no choice and I cry cause the weather has gotten to me and I laugh at the people that I can’t be, all their lives, silly pictures hey now now now hey now hey baby baby’s getting older hey now now now hey now hey baby the tide is turning, turn us away you'll build the wall, I’ll build the fountain we'll wrestle it, we'll conquer it I think we'll live to see the mountain of course we will we have no choice and I cry cause the weather has gotten to me and I laugh at the people that I can’t be, all their lives, silly pictures hey now now now hey now hey baby baby’s getting older, baby’s getting older hey now now now hey now hey baby the tide is turning, don't turn me away and I can’t remember, forever December the sense of it dying the heart of the pain the rose in the bottle thorn’s in the bottom stars surround me the cold astounds me astounds ~Tabitha's Secret  Of course we will......we have no choice Much love to you...thank you for giving me my wings...and flying with me~ |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Congratulations on 7000, and on these two exquisite pieces of writing. We must all wish to leave such traces on another's heart, and then you go on and show what loveliness has been left in your own. I stand in awe. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Forgive me? I'm VERY late...sigh... congratulations me twin...and critique...you are beautiful? FABULOUS...and you've brought so much joy with your words, your poetry and just your very presence here in the forum that I can't ever thank you enough....I love ya muchly...e ya later...and? " Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
.... and i'm late, too... and it's way late, like after midnight or something.... geesh... but somehow i missed this and wanted to let you know how incredible i thought it was and the graphics and all that, too, and how much i appreciate you being around here and your friendship and all that overly dramatic stuff.... and so, like a moth, i'll try to turn off the glowing blue light but before that.... congrats to you poet and for all your insight and winkies and caring and latergators and all that stuff and i'm rambling again so i better stop and go lie my head down so i can come back here tomorrow and try to figure out who all these people are and where all this incredible talent is coming from but i know where one incredible talent comes from and that's because "we can only grow, when we know" as you said.... and you've got it all goin' on, girl! so? *winkiewink*... y'know what i think! i think i'll send ya a hug (((((hug)))) .... goodnight  |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
JM - 7000th huh? Don't think I'll ever get old enough to do that...just not enough hours somehow. Wonder pieces and both images (visual and mental). Be well my friend... jwesley |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Janet Marie, You are an inspiration to so many, as is evident in the responses to this post. Your poetry inspires other poets, your warmth inspires friendships, your self determination makes others want to excel. To me you inspire LIFE!. You live life to its fullest no matter the circumstances, not afraid to help others, not afraid to receive a helping hand, because your heart is full and open to others. Your passion for living comes out in your poetry, and this post is just an example of that. Your thoughts are exquisite and you let them flow and allow us to see what's in your heart. You are a dear, sweet poet frind, an asset to Passions. You have inspired me many times and I thank you for that. May you continue to grow as a poet and to write and be an inspiration to others. Incidentally, Congratulations on your 7000 posts. The number is insignificant, but the exuberance in each and every response is amazing and that, my dear, is what sets you apart. Your humor, your love, your enthusiasm, your talent are all much appreciated by this humble poet Liz |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Holly ... oh me girlie .. thank you for the beautiful butterfly pics ..loving that blue one...looks like me butterfly slipper and for the song verse ... always loving Tabbie ... and loving even more that your diggin it so ... "Of course we will......we have no choice" Hey now baby thank you for this beautiful reply me sweet SS ... love ya too me girlie!! KC'sG.... thank you so very much for this beautiful sincere compliment and for the congrats too. Sen .. baby your never late cuz the party dont& wont ever start with out ya ... thank you me lovie for only seeing me thru twin eyes ... and hey Im diggin that sig of yours ... and the icon is looking good so appro *wink* ...love ya muchly me twin Dor ... girl your too cool and I thank ya for this wonderfully way cool reply ... and for the hugs !! get some rest me queen ... so ya can write me some ryhme divine and fly with the rest of us moths .. time to fly south and roust some mardi-gras pizza boys with Sen .. do a candle dance or two LOL TYJW ... I thank ya dear poet sir ... for the congrats and the compliments ... its always my pleasaure to see your name here Liz ... dear sweet Lizzie ... my goodness what can I say to such an exceptional reply ..thank you wont cover it ...if someone like me can inspire a poet of grace like you then I am the humbled and honored one and I thank you from my poets heart for the many times you've touched me with your amazing poetry and your sincere wonderful replies to my work. Most of all for the examples you set here everyday. Thank you for this beautiful reply this morn...your like the sunrise in my day!! love you sweet poet. thank you everyone for helping me celebrate love ya jm If my slight Muse do please these curious days ... The pain be mine ... but thine shall be the praise. ~Shakespeare~ |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Congatulations Janet, on the milestone and the fabulous words you have penned. Traces Left Behind has impacted on me rather deeply and ranks highly among my favourites. Take care! " I have seen without perceiving I have been another man Let me pierce the realm of glamour So I know just what I am"....Dweller on the Threshold, |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Had to flutter in for one more read of this sweetie...and to add it to my butterly wall of fame...I messed up my library and have to do some cleaning...LOL (now how's that for a groooooooooooooooooovy smiley...Ron is sooooooooo cool!!! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
 There are always traces of you left behind and that is why we all love you so much. We also love the way you always find such beauty in our works when we can't but most of all it comes from your sincere and generous heart. CONGRATS there "puddle-puff" on your milestone.  BE looking for ya on your next milestone and all the steps in between.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Eagle ...I thank you dear poet sir.... for the congrats and such a wonderful complimnet. your reply leaves traces as well Holly.... you beautiful BLONDE butterfly LOL .... come back as many times as you like and LOL at the Groovy...GREAT MINDS think alike...Mark and I said the same thing on phone last night... way cool and groovy Mark ... thank you baby....you KNOW Im loving that beautiful graphic .... and thank you for the accepting words...yes you know me well and it is very important to me that you(others) see the beauty in their words...if I can help them do that thru my eyes and replies then I am more than happy to give that gift...for it has been given to me here SO many times. thank you all for the wonderful replies and graphics to help me celebrate love ya jm Tomorrow holds only mystery And who's to say what might be But in you I've found a love so strong The sun and the moon look on in jealousy ~VH~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ Touching and tender ... so YOU ! So well-received in our hearts. Thank you for sharing yours. Oh, yeah ... and that there CONGRATS stuff too ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Janet Marie~ Indeed it was hard for me to read this, but just knowing the love and heart put into this made it all worth while....thank you for sharing this....be well... Greeneyes~ *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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