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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Dear Ron and Poets All I want to thank you all for doing something for me. One, for being here to accept posts, for allowing us to critique each other, for being open to ideas and suggestions and above all, for accepting us “as we are,” with our foibles, idiosyncrasies, etc. And all of this is free! The only barriers I’ve seen are “courtesy, values, trust, consideration, rules of kindness and regulations as where to post.” All of the good poets step over these barriers with ease. The work Ron and the other moderators do for this site is remarkable, to say the very least. Second, call it Fate, God’s hand, I don’t know, but I found this place at a very critical time in my life. I knew I had to go through a change, a big one for me, for health’s sake, let alone my peace of mind, etc. In doing this “change of life” modification, I knew I was going to have plenty of time on my hands and mind. I wondered what I would do with this newly found sense of space and time, and energy. And now you all know! My urge to write has returned ten-fold, perhaps more, because of the changes I’ve made for myself. Then I found netpoets.com solely by accident, and I think I can honestly say I wasn’t even looking. If I was looking, I didn’t know what I was searching for, but Fate, or God, knew I needed to be in a place like this, and brought me here. Mostly, I enjoy immensely being able to read other poets works, learning that all of these individuals share common concepts, and that the community continues to grow. I’ve tried, albeit humbly and most ineptly, to thank you in poetic verse, and I’m not sure you’ve seen that. So, let me give you my sincere, heartfelt, gut-wrenching Thanks! again, for giving us a slice of heaven here on earth. Sincerely, Sunshine ------------------ Sunshine Words will always express our feelings true. ~~~ KRJ Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
quote: Sunshine, I've been terribly remiss of late with my posting and responding, and I humbly apologize. Being busy is no excuse - we're all busy people! But rest assured that I have seen your poetic accolades (and those of others, too!) and very much appreciate them. Indeed, the words you recently penned in the Prose forum pulled strongly on those heartstrings you enjoy strumming, actually bringing tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. Others have expressed similar sentiments, but few have done it so poignantly. To be honest, it's sometimes difficult to respond to such praise without either blushing or sounding self-serving. It's more than difficult - it's impossible - to respond without feeling like a fraud. In truth, I've done so very little. It's people like Poet deVine, Nan, Balladeer, Doreen, Emmy, Craig, Tim, JP, Izzy, Red/Jen, Alwye, Ali, Elvira, Lucie, Ruth, Sy, Denise, Long John, Toerag, Christopher, Miriam, Michael, Severn, Caroline, RainbowGirl, Scott, Lenny, Walt, Andrew, Rosemary, Elizabeth, Ladycat & Darquewing, WildChild, Tara, Wolfgang, Colin, Sue, Brad, Gloria, Ryan, Phillip, Roxane, Julie, Majere/Laura, jfreak, Alain, Ed, Saxoness/Angel, Artur, Faye, one voice, Boomtown - and you, Sunshine - that have made this place what is has become. (My memory must be slipping; I seem to have left out about 1020 others…) It's gratifying, Sunshine, to know you've received so much from our community home. It quite literally sends a chill up my spine every time someone writes that Passions (or is it PiP?) has made a difference in their lives. It just plain feels good. But you also have to know that for everything you've received from Passions, you've given back ten-fold. Your compassionate and caring heart has made a difference within these digital walls, and I think I can speak for everyone when I say we're every bit as thankful as you that you found your way here. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ok Ron, I've pulled out my hanky...thank goodness this isn't a pity-party! I certainly didn't mean for you to go to so much work in a reply [I didn't even expect one...] but I will trumpet on your successes, kind Sir! As for heartstrings, I think I'll continue strumming on those as I can... Sunshine ------------------ Sunshine Words will always express our feelings true. ~~~ KRJ Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Sunshine-anytime, dear. And thank YOU! You have responded to my works and others' works and have also helped make it what it is! I, too, wandered onto this site by accident, and am glad I did! I have been to other interactive poetry sites, and this one is, I believe, the very best. Long Live Passions in Poetry! ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." |
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Boomtown New Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 4 |
Deleted in protest to the censorship policies of this site. [This message has been edited by Boomtown (edited 11-16-1999).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sunshine - Whatever would we do without your smile around here???  Boom - We gratefully accept whatever morsels you can toss our way - Hey - Somebody has to get out there and pound the pavement to keep this world in shape....  ...We'll show you how to kick back at some later date... [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 09-22-1999).] |
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Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Boom, I rarely remember quantity. And I rarely forget quality... |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
And we all thank you, Sunshine. As Ron said, you have given back tenfold for all we may have given you. We are all a family here at Passions, and you are a big part of that family. Michael |
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Ladycat
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782At the edge and a doorway,TX |
Hey Sunshine, My husband and I have to thank you too.. You have responded and given your advice to the thinks that we have written too.. Everyone here has been soooooo wonderful to each other.. Noone could ask for a better family and that is what everyone here has become to me.. So don't worry about it.. You keep writing and I'll keep responding.. What more could you ask for? Wonderful Moderators and wonderful ppl.. I'm so glad that I can be a part of it all. Love, Lady ------------------ Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured. [This message has been edited by Ladycat (edited 09-22-1999).] |
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Fagin Member
since 2004-05-07
Posts 126Ca |
Wow.. I'm new here, but it's easy to see why the rest of you are... They say opposites attract But I say great minds interact |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You said it so well Karilea. I think we all came here for our own reasons and found something rare. It holds us up when we're down and grounds us when we get to 'high'. Members come and go...and return again and again. It's like home. Click your heels. There's no place like it in the world. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Robert, bless your heart... PdV...you're so right.... NaP...well said...  |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well Said Karilea~ Hugs to you, I've always thought of you as an excellent poet and mentor at Passions And we all appreciate what Ron has done for us... Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I agree wholeheartedly! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wow, Karilea ... beautifully said. I can't believe this post was written almost 5 years ago, and yet, it still holds the same spirit and message as strongly as when it was first written.  Can you link me to your Prose post Ron mentioned above? I'd love to read it as well. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
WELL lady, you already know how I feel about this place and how it has helped and healed me... and you know how I feel about you.... I believe the thanks goes to you mom...  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sunshine: What a fine tribute to Passions and all the outstanding poetic people here, yourself included. I've been here a little over three years now and can't imagine life without all of you! I am always grateful to Ron for his creating this site and sustaining it. Thanks. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
DITTO .... what else can be said? I love you all (well most of you HEHE) like family! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Glorious Orb of Light ~ may you forever grace us with your Sun shine!  Loving hugs, Linda  |
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