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Poet deVine
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0 posted 1999-11-24 08:32 PM




I bow my head in silent prayer
I give thanks for all you’ve done
Though the list is long this year
Your name resides as number one

You gave wings to my grounded soul
Freed my heart from its restraint
You nurtured my desire to give
And suffered me without complaint

You were there when my need was great
And when I didn’t know I needed you
You gave me something no other could
And asked not what I would do

You inspired me to be better
To be kinder, gentler, more forgiving
By your standard, I’ve seen the way
To exemplary poetic living.

You may wonder who touched me so
But never realize it was you my friend
I’ll not tell this secret to anyone
Just thank you, here at the end.



© Copyright 1999 Poet deVine - All Rights Reserved
Michael
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1 posted 1999-11-24 08:37 PM


Wow, this is so beautiful, PdV. Sounds like someone's given you a lot to be thankful for.

Michael

Denise
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2 posted 1999-11-24 08:39 PM


Beautiful thanks! Great poem and sentiments, PdV!

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Denise


WhtDove
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3 posted 1999-11-24 08:44 PM


Devine you shouldn't have. (blush) heheh just kidding!!! This was terrific! Someone has inspired your words. Keeping secrets are ya?
Ohme
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4 posted 1999-11-24 08:53 PM


Devine, Lovely expression. And seems the tribute of thanks is well justified.

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Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more?

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5 posted 1999-11-24 09:35 PM


I am still struggling to define all the things I am thankful for. You seem to have a wondrous talent for revelation within your verse Lady deVine. I bow to your skill with words.

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Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©
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"Either kill me or take me as I am,
because I'll be damned if I ever change..."

Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade
(Marquis de Sade)



Poet deVine
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6 posted 1999-11-24 09:41 PM


Thank you all for your lovely comments. If you think the poem is about you or for you, you're right. If you think the poem couldn't possibly be for you, you're wrong, it could. Maybe, just maybe....

Mike
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7 posted 1999-11-24 09:46 PM


Me thinks you are "good people" Ms. deVine.
Wonderful as usual.

Balladeer
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8 posted 1999-11-24 10:28 PM


DeVine one, it has been my pleasure...and you have done the same for me. May you have a wonderful day!!!
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9 posted 1999-11-24 11:35 PM


Beautifully written, thank you for all your inspiration too my friend
moonmoon
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10 posted 1999-11-24 11:50 PM



PDV...WOW...That was beautiful indeed...Just like the wonderful person you are...I am sure you have blessed many a lives by your love just like you have been blessed...

Thanks much for the read...

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"No one was ever ruined from without;
The final ruin comes from within.".....Amelia E. Barr



Poet deVine
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11 posted 1999-11-25 12:55 PM


I am thankful you are reading this!
Dark Angel
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12 posted 1999-11-25 01:17 AM


Poet... absolutley beautiful!!!!

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What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge



poetFemmeFatale
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13 posted 1999-11-25 01:27 AM


Yes indeed, tis the time to be thankful for all those in our lives who touch us - friends and family! Thank you so much for showing just how wonderful a lady you are here in Passion's ! We are truly blessed to have friends like these!! (Like YOU, PdV!) You are by far, one of the most compassionate people I have known! God Bless you here within the holidays and beyond! HUGS!!

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~~ Lift your head high - spread your "words" and fly - - poetFemmeFatale


Pepper
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14 posted 1999-11-25 09:35 AM


Very beautiful tribute Ms. Devine....
Happy Holiday!

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A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!


caroline
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15 posted 1999-11-25 10:19 AM


You do write most beautifully, Ms. DeVine
You are an inspiration to us...thanks for all you do! Happy Thanksgiving to you.

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Time's fun when you're having flies~~Kermit the Frog



RainbowGirl
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16 posted 1999-11-25 10:24 AM


PDV: It's wonderful and caring, just like you my friend...

HUSG

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There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it...

Sunshine
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17 posted 1999-11-25 11:01 AM


I knew before I read your response to the comments that you were indeed speaking to the masses...

Just goes to show everyone, that PdV is a class act.

Wolfgang
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18 posted 1999-11-25 06:08 PM


I am glad I peeked in to read this.
Great. And...Thank You!

Dark Angel
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19 posted 1999-11-25 06:20 PM


Beautiful PDV

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What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge



Poet deVine
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20 posted 1999-11-25 10:17 PM


You should be thanking yourselves you know!

Wolfgang! I miss you!

Sally S.
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21 posted 1999-11-25 10:45 PM


Very touching, Ms. deVine. Although I won't thank myself, (hehehe) I will thank you, for a wonderful tribute to all those who touch your life in a special way. Happy Holiday.
H. Arlequin
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22 posted 1999-11-26 02:16 AM


HA applauds!
mc
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23 posted 1999-11-26 02:36 AM


You brought tears to my eyes as you reminded me of my search, (just exactly what I'm looking for...)


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mcestrada

Elizabeth Santos
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24 posted 1999-11-26 02:51 AM


Gentle words from a gentle heart
Such lovely sentiment I could not start
It matters not the poet who
But know that I'm inspired by you
Elizabeth

Christopher
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25 posted 1999-11-26 03:44 AM


Sharon, YOU are up there on the list of things I am thankful for...this is one reason of many!
Fred Hobbs
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26 posted 1999-11-26 05:11 PM


Poet,

Great sentiments from a great poet. You just keep pumping them out.

Poet deVine
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27 posted 1999-11-26 06:54 PM


My dear friends..after this I will let this poem slip away to the archives. Thank you all again...for being here..for sharing your talent and inspiration and your life with me. (Fred!!!! Good to see YOU!!!! )
Nan
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28 posted 1999-11-26 07:54 PM


Sorry PdV - But you you can't be slipping away here - you know you can always count on me to push you back to the top... Well said, my friend...
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