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Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

0 posted 2002-02-14 04:32 PM

in a world torn by change
there is always that one constant
          that one thing, feeling, or person that always remains

as a thing
it can be something simple
a word,
        a picture,
                   a flower,
                   a song,
        a candle,
a key
     (a key to what? you ask. . . just a key)

as a feeling
it can be a little more complex
a look,
        a touch,
                   a whisper,
                   a dance,
        a beat,
a tear
     (a tear is a feeling? a feeling. . . untold)

as a person
it can be impossible to describe
a parent,
        a spouse,
                   a child,
                   a lover,
        a teacher,
a poet
     (are poets people? perhaps they are. . . just poets)

the constant is always
unchanging, as before as it is now
                      as it will be as it was

it is all around us
it is the sky,
              the earth,
                        the air,
              the water,
is is the fire

it is a god,
              a goddess,
                        a priest,
              a priestess,
is is the God
it is all around us

and we are a part of it
our lives are part of the constant
the one thing that brings people together
              that pulls them apart
that gives them strength
that makes them weak
brings light, brings dark,
brings joy, brings pain

the constant

that is

love

that is

the constant

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Hypnosis
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since 2001-12-02

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CO

1 posted 2002-02-14 05:24 PM

Love is the one thing that makes the world go around, yes, this is great.

Randy Meador

a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living.

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

2 posted 2002-02-14 05:29 PM

enjoy

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

3 posted 2002-02-14 05:41 PM

Sven
Tis true love is a constant as are your words of peace and hope.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

4 posted 2002-02-14 06:03 PM

Yes even though some things change constantly and change is good it is nice to have those constants...James

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

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The Shores of Alone

5 posted 2002-02-14 06:24 PM

Oh, this is so good John. My constant has been this place. I sure hope it never goes away.
Sandra

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-02-14 06:32 PM

Sven,
Well done enjoyed.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2002-02-14 10:11 PM

YAY!!! BRAVO!!! Love is what makes the world go around always and all we ever need is the magic of love close to our hearts! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet freind, your words always ake me smile, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sven, thank you for sahring!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

8 posted 2002-02-14 10:15 PM

Sven, you said it perfectly...

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

9 posted 2002-02-15 01:18 AM

Sven-
I very much enjoyed this.
Wonderfully said.
Hugs,
~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

walker
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since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

10 posted 2002-02-15 07:12 AM

Yes I needed this today. Thanks Sven.

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

11 posted 2002-02-15 09:07 AM

Wonderful poem Sven!

Wanda
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 461

12 posted 2002-02-15 09:18 AM

Sven; This is beautifully written. I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Wanda

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

13 posted 2002-02-15 11:57 AM

Geesh - what would a teacher who's a poet be??.. Not a person for sure.. My class would never buy that..

Nicely done, Sven..

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

14 posted 2002-02-15 11:59 AM

...just a poet...that sings a song of heart...

constant...

Bill Charles
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Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

15 posted 2002-02-15 02:21 PM

Sven - my friend, your words are so true, and love is the constant. Nice write...

BC

Temptress

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Mobile, AL

16 posted 2002-02-15 09:25 PM

You know, Sven Pen. If we're ever in doubt, there are poets like you to remind us all. This is written with your usual brilliant style. I love it!

For all who watch.Dare you say hello? Come in and ask the questions that are on your mind, but spare me your judgement until you truly sipped of me.

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

17 posted 2002-02-16 12:24 PM

thanks for reminding me..life has been havoc for me these days

and i especially liked your comments in parenthesis..you talking to yourself??

Midnitesun

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Gaia

18 posted 2002-02-16 01:42 PM

Sven, this makes me want a cup of Constant Tea, which always reminds me of the scent of orange trees, and the feel of peeling a big juicy orange. I think I should go eat some breakfast now. I really enjoyed this one. Love really is the essence of constancy.

rwood
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since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

19 posted 2002-02-16 02:11 PM

You constantly amaze me..with such subtle depth. I admire someone that takes me there in slow descention. Wonderful Sven.

Sincerely,
Regina

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

20 posted 2002-02-19 04:04 PM

thank you all my friends. . . I'm reminded of what stays in life. . . and what stays in the heart. . .

thank you. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

CocoBaci
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Posts 3043

21 posted 2002-02-24 02:48 AM

Sven, I really really really liked this poem and I hand it2u 4the creative presentation, expression and flow made it an exquisite read sweetie...
Big smiles2uDearPoetFriend...
*~coco~*

BrightStar
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since 2001-04-08

Posts 219

22 posted 2002-02-25 06:45 PM

Just like watching a tennis match

Lovely!

Admiring you at Passions.

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

23 posted 2002-02-26 01:18 PM

PoetFriend Coco and BrightStar. . . thank you for reading my friends. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

24 posted 2002-02-26 03:23 PM

Sven, indeed love makes the world go 'round. An excellent write.. I enjoyed.

Maree

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