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Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554


0 posted 2000-08-24 03:24 PM


For so long now I've been drowning ...
lost and adrift ... washed out to sea.
To tired to swim the tide ...
the only thing keeping me afloat was poetry.

So I immersed myself in the words,
in the verses ...  the rhythm ... the rhyme.
And I blocked out the rest of the world,
trying to leave the pain behind.

Baptized by inspiration ...
poetry held me in those endless lonely nights.
I wanted to stay here forever...
I wanted to dry my wings in the warmth of your light.

You words have helped heal my heart ...
your understanding set me free.
By the grace of your gifts
I've discovered the poet that lives in me.

There are no words to do this place justice ...
I wish I had the perfect rhymes to explain.
In your light I have blossomed and grown ...
by your touch I will never be the same.

But as much as I wish I could ...
I cant hide away forever in poetry land
I've let myself fall into the fantasy ...
I've laid here too long on your poetic beaches of sand.

And as reality always does ...
the things I've neglected have caught up with me.
So for a little while ...
I need to take a break from my true love....sweet poetry.

I take you all with me where ever I go ...
each one of you ... so precious to me.
You are the quiet comfort in my day ...
this place is a gift of fate and destiny.

I hope to come back to you stronger
and maybe with the gift of self control.
Moderation is the key ...
other wise we dig ourselves in a deeper hole.

So for now I will say good-bye ...
I hope you will understand.
You know I cant stay away too long ...
you all hold my heart in your hands.

So until later my sweet gators,
dont forget me while Im gone.
You are my moonlight shadows dancing ...
you are my sunrise kissed new dawn.

I will be back to read your words ...
I do not exist without poets and poetry ...
I must fly away for just while,
(as you know) ...
~Butterflies are meant to be free~

Janet Marie

****************

HI ... my name is Janet Marie ... and I am a Poetry-aholic.
OK...so now tell you something you didn't know-right?
Over 4000 replies in 6 months kinda says it all...I know.

As many of you know..when I came here, back in late January ...
I was mourning the passing and loss of my soulmate, my beautiful butterfly DeVante'
From day one you all embraced and accepted me ... both my poetry and my need to worship yours.
You have helped me heal and grow so much in the past months...
and I wish to thank you all for this.
It is no secret I have been consumed by the grace of poetry land...
So now the things that I have neglected in "Real Time"...have caught up with me
and I need to take a break and get my life back in order
and get my perspective back as well as getting my muse healthy again...
she is battered and bruised by my bad habits  
Im sure you have noticed I am not keeping up on my replies in here,
between my computer probs and the things here that need to be done....
I have not been able to post as I have before.
I don't feel right posting poetry while not replying to your work.
So for now...I must work on getting my self and my life straightened out
and hopefully come back to you with a healthy muse and new poetry.
I will still have E-mail and will keep in touch ... but may take longer to
reply than before...please be patient with me...
I thank you all from the deepest part of my poets heart..for your friendship,
for your encouragement and all the kindness you have shown me.
I have learned so much from you all...
I will of course be stopping in to read your amazing poetry ...
but for now will try to get my reply addiction under control.  
Thank you for all that you are... and all you have given to me.
I love you all....
take care ...
try to miss me... *smile*  I will indeed miss you.
Janet Marie



There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~


© Copyright 2000 Janet Marie - All Rights Reserved
ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
1 posted 2000-08-24 03:30 PM


Janet you're such a sweetheart and you been so much an inspiration to so many of us.... you take all the time you need because you know you'll always have a place here and a place in all of our hearts... and God bless you in whatever you do... we will be looking forward to your return....love ya... ethome.
Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546
missouri
2 posted 2000-08-24 03:31 PM


Through my tears I write...you have been an inspiration, a friend, a shining light in the dark for me...Miss you? how can I not miss the sun? Come back to us soon Janet..Passions needs you...I need you.
Mark Bohannan
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since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song
3 posted 2000-08-24 03:36 PM


Tears in my eyes as I cry for you.  They are happy tears mixed the sad ones too.  The happy ones are for you getting your life back on track and the sad ones welllll....that need not be said as we will all miss you here...thank god for e-mails and phone cards.  I know of the struggles you have in real life and you KNOW you can lean on me as much as possible.  LOVE YOU TO PIECES I DO AND YOU KNOW THE STRENGTH OF IT...HUGS BABY....talk to you in a few.

I leave this reminder for you that was not only written for you but because of you.  You and you alone have given me what no one else ever could........my desire to love again and you have helped me to find her....you know the part you play in my life....in our lives.....and I want to say......I will always love you my friend...

Garden of My Heart

No longer is there a thorn ...
in the garden of my heart
No longer is there drought...
forming a layer of crust
No longer are there weeds...
smothering my love's desire
For within your friendship...
I have found the promising trust


Your sweetness and tenderness
have pruned with such care
Your gentle caring and nurturing
cried an abundance of life-giving tears
Your laughter and your smiles
disposing of all my broken dreams
Through your loving sincerity
I have released all my fears


Forever there will always be
gentle breezes of kisses for you
Forever there will always be
perfumes of memories lofted in the air
Forever there will always be
new blossoms of love waiting for you
As we tend to the garden of our hearts
in this love we will forever share


Mark Bohannan

For JM and all her support in helping me get to where I need to be... to be able to reach out and try
to love again....she is a true friend and I will always love her dearly deep in my heart.




[This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 08-24-2000).]

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
4 posted 2000-08-24 03:40 PM


Janet thanks for all the smiles...
Now go butterfly...go and share your love with the world exactly as you have done with us...I appreciate your beauty...much love...James

Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263

5 posted 2000-08-24 03:40 PM


All my best to you, Janet Marie...keep writing, my poet friend. (((you)))

~ Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau


Sudhir Iyer
Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium
6 posted 2000-08-24 03:41 PM


Janet,
O dear poetess
O heart and soul of passions
O dear poetess
of your own BRILLIANT fashion

If only words could tell how grieved I am today,
As if in mourning, but holding back my tears
For I know between your life and ours, if there be a choice
I think it is your beautiful life that needs to be resurrected
Not that anything wrong or untoward may have or has happened,
but to save the order back in life, I understand
that you need to act in this unfortunate way...
come back sweet poetess, the darling of many a passionate heart,
come back soon, we will be waiting with our hearts in our hands
come back anytime, we still will be here waiting with open arms

For you, I repost this part of what I had post in my early days here in open 7 if I remember well...

Someone said -
"To meet and then part is but a way of life,
Which is better than never to met at all."

I add -
"This way of life promises of further meetings too,
And those promises are what will pull this life along."



My best wishes to you,
and lots of affectionate regards,
Sudhir...
P.S. Hope you remember my name the next time you come to the steps of passion's gateway... I will for sure...


Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733
Michigan
7 posted 2000-08-24 03:49 PM



JM*
I KNOW how hard this was to write, to post and to feel....It's aching off the page baby! You know I love you sweetie and how much of that **quiet comfort** I have found in you and your words of sweet poetry...It will be here to welcome you back with sweet wings...with no quilt this time, no pain of Reality....just here to hold you on your sweetest day and your quietest night.....It's not going anywhere.  You're poetry sings of mirrored souls to me...you'll sing again soon and the song will be sweet enough to reach the heavens...Butterflies are meant to be free sweetie..and you are the most beatiful butterfly of all.....showing us how to fly straight and high.  Until your return if anyone even remotely looks as though they have forgotten even ONE word of your sweet poetry.....I'll give them a butterfly right hook while Serenity holds `em   But that shall NEVER NEVER happen...you are what poetry is all about!! Now go and hurry back here soooooooooooooooooon!! but not before you can with a fresh new start...and then you can write a "How to..." book    
Love ya girl!!  
**Angel Wing Hugs and Butterfly Kisses**

Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
8 posted 2000-08-24 04:22 PM


Janet,
Go butterfly, fly away, find the flowers and come back to us in the winter, where you will always have a warm hearth.

Be well
Keth.


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
9 posted 2000-08-24 04:25 PM


See your e-mail...we'll see you when things are right in your world...


Corinne
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since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167
state of confusion
10 posted 2000-08-24 04:27 PM


You know what is best for you, JanetMarie, take the time you need to grow and explore the outside world, butterflies must fly in order to survive and humans must interact with the real world (being a poet addict myself, I know what you are saying here).  But know that this group is here to support you - and please come by now and then to say hi!

Best of luck to you,

Corinne

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

11 posted 2000-08-24 04:30 PM


Try to Miss YOU?  Oh m'twin, me already does.
But yes, summer is over, playtime needs to be curtailed for me too (a bit) hmm...a problem?  Not me!!!  (grins)  Moderation is my middle name...Hahahahaha...but take care of what needs to be tended to...and I'll be "e"ing you around...even butterflies need to rest a bit...besides, I've just discovered my pc came with a cd burner...OH!!

LOL...and Love To You, and You Take Care of You...We Love You, I Love You, and aw, heck, I'll e ya the rest....smooches.

Rosebud1229
Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813
North Carolina
12 posted 2000-08-24 04:53 PM


I love to read your poetry each word always touch me so. I understand your need to take a break , take it and relax and get your things in order but dont forget you will be missed. I personally loved your poetry very much. take care Rose
serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

13 posted 2000-08-24 04:54 PM


AND ANOTHER THING...wasn't sure if I shared this story with you or not...during one of my Fits of PASSIONS---A friend of mine came over and looked at me and shook her head and said, "You have GOT to stop this..."  and I looked at her, and tapped my monitor screen and said..."But there's PEOPLE IN THERE..."
and because she knows me and loves me anyway, she only sighed and said, "That may well be so.  But it's going to be damned hard to type in a straightjacket..."  ROFL...So, I do understand---see, these people miss us, so go love on your family, we'll be here...and you ride a breeze through now and again...love ya muchly...

EagleOne
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since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829
Between a laugh and a tear...
14 posted 2000-08-24 04:55 PM


Janet ~ You, and your poetry, shall be greatly missed. I have appreciated your support possibly more than you know. I think I speak for all at Passions when I say we very much look forward to your return. Take care my poet friend!

"The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest"
~ My Angel.

susanbartee
Member
since 2000-08-15
Posts 119
Channelview, TX USA
15 posted 2000-08-24 05:11 PM


Janet Marie - I haven't been a member of Passions very long, but this is a beautiful poem and it reminded me of a poem I wrote several years ago called "A Breath of Fresh Air".  It really not my style, but I was going through a difficult time when I wrote it.  Sounds like you could probably relate to it also.  I be looking for the day when you return to passions and plan to look up your past work.  Hope things work out great for you.
Cerenity
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since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637
Escondido-California
16 posted 2000-08-24 05:26 PM


Hi Janet Marie,

I am going to miss you very much but I do understand for I took a small break myself, hope that everything comes together for you and we see your beautiful peotry soon.

Love always, Cerenity


"God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist.
We have to be reminded that He exist!"

(Writer Unknown)


brian madden
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since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374
ireland
17 posted 2000-08-24 05:47 PM


Jan, my eveagator, again you have me at loss for words. We met here in poetry land in the passions playground and had some amazing times, wrote some beautiful poetry together, I will always treasure your beautiful words of poetry and all your generous support. I will miss your presense as a poet but mainly as a friend. Hopeful, and this is just me being selfish, you will not be gone too long.

"Beyond all this good is the terror,The grip of a mercenary hand,When savagery turns all good reason, There's no turning back, no last stand,"I.Curtis

Jenn E
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since 2000-08-02
Posts 589
Kelowna, BC, Canada
18 posted 2000-08-24 05:58 PM


Dearest Janet,
I am not sure you realize what an impact you have had on me personally, but is greater then I know how to expalin. This post has brought tears to my eyes. I feel and understand why you are doing this, I really do. Getting on with the "real world" How do you know what that is. We "feel" so much one sometimes does not know which feeling to trust, to follow. You amaze me and the power you have over so many people. I read their response to you and I see. Never in my life I have I ever wanted to pick up the phone and call someone....which is how you are to me. This I know, must of been so hard on you. I pray for you that your life brings all the hapiness and love you deserve. I am forever grateful for your kindess in hear and making me feel so welcome. I miss you already, I do. I feel like you are the only one who really understands, How can you not? lol...........BUT..NOW you need to take time for you and your well being like you do all of ours.
Jenn E       but    

Jenn E
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since 2000-08-02
Posts 589
Kelowna, BC, Canada
19 posted 2000-08-24 05:59 PM


That was supposed to be a sad face by the way. It looks more like an angry one? Hummmm.    
Marina
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since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245
Pickering, Ontario
20 posted 2000-08-24 06:04 PM


Jan this incredibly beautiful.  You have written some of my favourite poetry ever and you have shared so much with us.  If it wasn't for Passions I would never have met such a great friend as you.  I will miss your poems and your wonderful and encourging comments.  You have made  Passions a better place by your presence here and you will be missed by all.......

Hurry back!!!!!


Love ya,
Marina


It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen
Marina Crossley



Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
21 posted 2000-08-24 06:29 PM


Janet Marie
En exquisite good-bye from your poet pen. I, too take a leave until my life settles, and so perhaps we'll meet back here in future days.
Stay well, and sweet, and keep writing, if only for yourself. One day, you will wake up, and everything will be right. Please don't stay away too long
Love and much respect for you, my poet friend
Liz

X Angel
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since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521
Oregon
22 posted 2000-08-24 07:00 PM


I too know this well, being so overly attached to something so that it consumes you! Well, I will miss your beautiful poetry and your wonderful replies. I hope real life does well by you.
Much love and hugs
~Heather

JnR4eva
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since 2000-08-07
Posts 377
Bronx, NY
23 posted 2000-08-24 07:08 PM


hello jante marie..i am but a new face onto this passion's world and i will say that your poetry will be missed.  i believe this is the first time i have read your work, I don't know why, but i believe this is and i absolutely loved the poem..i would love to read some of your old poetry too.  as for losing your love i am very sorry to hear, but to me you sound as if you are recovering slowly but surely and this does bring joy to the heart    though i may not know you very well, passions has definetly lost one of its finer poets and i wish you luck on trying to get back into grips with your outside life  ...take care and stay strong  

JnR4eva


"my love is my motivation
my love is my inspiration
perception of this poem
is your interpretation"
-- me



Poet deVine
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Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
24 posted 2000-08-24 08:03 PM


I don't have to try to miss you..I will. Take care of yourself and all those things that demand your time in the real world...come back sometime..when you can and when you're able to. We'll be here... Take care.

Sharon

Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
25 posted 2000-08-24 08:07 PM


Janet...You know you will be missed by everyone here, including me...your sweet openness and the lovely color of your wings, beat here like a part of our heart. You have given me such uplifting with your enthusiasm and spirit filled replies and I have truely felt you to be friend.  I will e mail you and be patient...I wish you all the best and I understand as we all do what you are saying in this poem. I thank you for letting us know...cause, you know we would worry if you didn't.  Love you girl!!!
passing shadows
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displaced
26 posted 2000-08-24 08:18 PM


uh...I can only say right now I'm balling my eyes out and all of you here are so very special...now I am going to sink into a mild depession. This really hit me hard in the right place. Man...I haven't felt like this is a long time...oh God...it just ain't fair sometimes, yanno? I don't even know how to end this reply but I wanted to tell you guys how you've touched my life today.
Marge Tindal
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Florida's Foreverly Shores
27 posted 2000-08-24 08:49 PM


JanetMarie~
Go with a smile  
and blessings from many friends.

May God tend you gently.
Love to you.
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com



Wilfred Yeats
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since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704
Wilmington, Delaware
28 posted 2000-08-24 08:51 PM


Janet Marie - i hardly know you - but I know i'll miss you - i've another friend who takes long 'breaks' - shares our addiction - Hope you make occasional visits to post as well as re


Kit McCallum
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Ontario, Canada
29 posted 2000-08-24 09:50 PM


Dear, sweet Janet Marie ... go where your your heart leads you, and know that it is right. While you are gone, I'll keep you in gentle thoughts and smile as I surmise what little "gator-endings" you may have inserted here or there to tide me through till I can see the real thing again. Be strong, be happy, and most of all, take care of "you", my friend.

Best wishes and warm hugs,
/Kit

Sven
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East Lansing, MI USA
30 posted 2000-08-24 10:09 PM


Jan-gator. . .

We'll leave the light on for you. . . although it will be a bit dimmer without your presence. . .



-----------------------------------------------------

That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA
31 posted 2000-08-25 12:59 PM


Janet Marie,

Dear sweet, JM . . . this is a powerful piece of poetry you have written here my friend.  I think all of us at one time or another have used Passions as a crutch to avoid "real life".  I know I have too.  I try hard not to do that, but it is not easy to be so strong.  I am sitting here sympathizing and admiring your awesome courage for having the insight to realize what was happening and the conviction to do something about it.  You are the bravest butterfly in the entire world . . . and yes, you are meant to be free.  Go forth and soar with the eagles.  My thoughts and prayers are with you on your journey my friend.  I know you will return to us better than ever.  Writing with a passion we will all step back and marvel at.  A brilliant butterfly full of strength and love will emerge from the ashes to reclaim her rightful place among the poets at passions place.  You will be missed, Janet.  Best wishes and hugs to you.  God bless you.  

Lone Wolf


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

bsquirrel
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32 posted 2000-08-25 01:25 AM


Janet,
I believe we go through hard times for a reason -- to get us out of a cycle of defeat we didn't even realize we were in. I hope everything works out for you, and be back soon. With much love,

Mike

CocoBaci
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Posts 3043

33 posted 2000-08-25 01:37 AM


Hi JM, this is a fond 'BYE4NOW' as my heart tells me you're always around and though presence may not be here 4NOW... your radiance thru poetic verse is a treasure in our hearts.

No goodbyes no farewells ... just a bye4now!

Kindest regards,
Coco
        

Trew
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since 2000-06-10
Posts 365
Ottawa, Canada
34 posted 2000-08-25 04:00 AM


JM,

You are one of the poets that caught my attention and ultimately made me decide to come and play inside Passion's gates.  Your effect on others is obvious as I read the posts to your good-bye.  Thank you for that which you have shared and I look forward to your triumphant return.
May you come back stronger than ever!

Until your next post..

Trev.

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

35 posted 2000-08-25 12:19 PM


No words I have at this time..could EVER do you all justice.....no words I have could begin to define the emotions these replies have evoked in me....It is no wonder I want to stay here forever...who wouldnt.
Please forgive me for not replyng to each one of you individually..but I am simply too
emotional to allow my self to go there.
Just please KNOW I FEEL every word..
and I cherish each of you...
To those who E-mailed....I will be repling very soon ... I promise.
Thank you all for understandng my reasons...
and if even one person can learn from my mistakes ...then it will all be worth it...
By all of you ..it already is ...
NO REGRETS ... I am better for your touch.
Thank you my fellow butterfly poets...
I love you all dearly.
I promise I wont be gone too long..
how could I ever stay away from the quiet comfort of "poetry land".




~Butterflies Are Meant To Be Free~


There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~


Sudhir Iyer
Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium
36 posted 2000-08-25 12:23 PM


...and I have promised myself to remember these words as long as I can...

There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much
- jm

regards Janet,
sudhir

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

37 posted 2000-08-25 12:27 PM


DEAR SWEET SUD...
I DO SO LOVE YOUR WAYS!!!!!
and darlin'...you are a butterfly...
and YOU do touch those places in our souls and hearts...
everytime you relpy like this...
thank you sweet, kind poet...
you are BRILLIANT...
love ya
jm


There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~


jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
38 posted 2000-08-25 12:28 PM


JM - I know you only through this forum and email, but it's as if part of my heart has whithered; you were a wonderful addition to
the part of my life you touched, and those memories will always be with me.

I will miss you.

I wish you all that's possible.  

Be at peace.

Your friend...Jimmy

Parker
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since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129
ON
39 posted 2000-08-25 01:08 PM


Our Sweet Brown Eye's has flown the coup
we shall miss her teasing posts,
we shall miss her great big heart,
but she'll be back to tempt us some
to add her muse and sweet words of love

Brown eye's brown eye's don't say good bye
do come and visit when you need a cry
for we are the family that you can rely
our hearts to your heart, our love is wide
now find your smile, on the outside
God speed, and God bless.

P-Man       

Michael
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since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
40 posted 2000-08-25 01:27 PM


Janet - you take care of you right now - hope you will be back soon though.  You will be missed...  


Michael

ggrn3
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since 2000-08-17
Posts 433
Nahunta Georgia U.S.
41 posted 2000-08-25 01:48 PM


Janet Marie
  I haven't been in passions that long, but your responses were always nice and your poetry great.  I will miss you also, even though I've only known you through passions for a short time.  I hope everything works out just fine and you come back in no time.  My prayers are with you.

Garfield

catalinamoon
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The Shores of Alone
42 posted 2000-08-25 08:54 PM


Janet, I went back to see what was happening, and I found your sad goodbye. So sorry to see you leaving, even for a little while. I hope  your search for peace is a success. Though I don't know you well, I have truly loved all of your poetry and know your heart deserves happiness. Take care.
catalinamoon

BSC
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New York, USA
43 posted 2000-08-25 09:40 PM


From my first post till now, your sweet replies have always been filled with so much encouragement, and your beautiful poetry has been such an inspiration.  Your heart has shined on all of us here JM and now that light needs to shine on you.  May the angels delicate feathers softly embrace you, and hold you gently till your world is right side up again.  Take care sweet poet and  know that many are thinking of you...till we meet again, Bonnie
Denise
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44 posted 2000-08-25 09:46 PM


You will most certainly be missed, Janet Marie. I hope you get things worked out and can spend time here again. Until then.....miss ya  

Denise

sonjes
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since 2000-02-18
Posts 564
North Carolina
45 posted 2000-08-25 10:16 PM


Okay janetmarie if the number of posts here does not convince you how badly you will be missed...
  Seriously, I know I am not here a lot, but when I do visit, I always catch up on your poems, jm...I may not respond, but I am here, hauting in my usual way...you made me feel welcome here from the very beginning and every time I returned, I felt like I was coming back to a long-lost friend.
  I have never found anyone else's poetry that I can feel as much as I can feel and relate with yours...you are a truly a talent because it comes from the heart.  Yet no tears will I shed, because I know you will return someday...never say goodbye...till then...live well and write.  

Don't care what people say
Just follow your own way
Don't give up and use the chance
To return to innocence.
-Enigma

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

46 posted 2000-08-26 12:33 PM


I wish...I hope that you ALL know the healing
effect these replies have on me...
I wish I could hug EACH one of you...
and spend the day walking in the sunshine
with you...
sharing our dreams and poetry.
I cant believe I'm even trying to leave here...
but I know its what needs to be done right now...
and I know its not forever...
Again..I say thank you and I love you..
your words of love, acceptance and understanding ...
prove every thing I have said about the
magic of this place ...
ever since I walked in the doors.
I am still repling to all the E-mails...
and I will not have closure until i have done so...
I will be in touch...because YOU ALL have touched me ...
for that...I am better, wiser and stronger.
and most of all grateful.
with much love and respect..
jm

PS....TO SEE REPLIES 50 ON...YOU MUST CLICK ON THE PAGE 2 THAT IS UP IN RIGHT HAND CORNER OF POST BY THE SPONSOR ADDS...RIGHT ABOVE THE REPLY COUNT...
HEY..I FIGURED IT OUT ON MY OWN LOL
RON WILL BE SO PROUD I DIDNT GO TO BUG SWATTERS HOLLERING MY REPLIES ARE MISSING LOL    


< !signature-->

There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~





[This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 08-27-2000).]

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

47 posted 2000-08-26 12:37 PM


~ALL GOOD THINGS~
Jackson Browne
All good things got to come to an end
The thrills have to fade
Before they come 'round again
The bills will be paid
And the pleasure will mend
All good things got to come to an end

God I wish I was home
Laying 'round with my friends
The call of the wild
Caution thrown to the wind
The fall of the child
Where the longing begins
All good things got to come to an end

Like a river flows
Rolling 'till it ends in the sea
***Our pleasure grows
Rolling 'till it ends in you and me***

***Now as the dark gathers into the sky
And legions of might go thundering by
Regions of light grow dim and then die
And we with our wings
Wait for morning to fly**

Like a river flows
Rolling 'till it ends in the sea
Our pleasure grows
Rolling 'till it ends in you and me
Rolling 'till it ends in you and me

****Here where the angels
Have appeared and are gone
Your face like an ember
Glows in the dawn
But I want you to remember
All wild deeds live on
All good times, all good friends*** ...

All good things got to come to an end

The thrills have to fade
Before they come 'round again
The bills will be paid
And the pleasure will mend
All good things got to come to an end

All good times, all good friends
All good things got to come to an end
*************


BUT NOT IN POETRY LAND....
THE "GOOD THINGS" NEVER END HERE...
POETRY NEVER STOPS REACHING OUT AND TOUCHING


Lorelei54
Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458

48 posted 2000-08-26 12:39 PM


I have always enjoyed your written words...
I pray you find reality and that it embraces you and holds you in it's happiness...I know where you are and the jouney ahead is worth the trip...I went from the bottom and lost everything and climbed to the top again...you are smart to realize this before it is too late...

God Bless You!!!

LngJhnAg
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Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion
49 posted 2000-08-25 06:23 PM


Janet - We've all said our good byes and good lucks - now get on with it and recenter yourself.  Yes, we will miss you - but it will be far better for you if we miss you on YOUR terms.  Good luck, sweet gentle spirit.  What will seem impossible at first you will achieve if you only believe in who you are, and what you truly need of life.  Now....  

SMOOCHes from an old scalawag -
Mike

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

50 posted 2000-08-26 03:23 PM


Lorelie,.. sweet poet
Thank you for these wise and kind words...
I will indeed..take your advice....
thank you for the "hand up"...
take care
jm

Mark Bohannan
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since 2000-06-21
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In the winds of Cherokee song
51 posted 2000-08-27 01:36 AM


Hey I forgot to add to my file...imagine that...gonna do it now.
ellie LeJeune
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King of Prussia, PA USA
52 posted 2000-08-27 03:28 PM


Dearest Jan, I will miss you, but I trust that whatever you decide to do, is right for you. So may God's grace be with you and my love too. You have always been a bright light in my life and I know you'll be back as you shine once more here for all of us who love you dearly. love, Ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

Elizabeth
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53 posted 2000-08-27 04:38 PM


I'll miss you, Janet...you are one of our most supportive members here and the forums won't be quite the same without you! Take care and hurry back now...

Lizzy

Nan
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54 posted 2000-08-27 05:51 PM


As serenity so aptly says.... "There are people in there".... who care lots about you - So - Do your "real" time stuff... and come back to settle in whenever you can... We all should do the same from time to time...
shadow of poetry
Member
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Posts 76
midwest usa
55 posted 2000-08-27 09:55 PM


well, it seems i got my computer out of shop just in time to be able to add my love and prayers to this list.
do you see how they all love you so.
but how could they not,
you can do this i know, because you are the strongest person i have ever known.
you always take care of everybody else,
no wonder your wings get tired sis.
rest now and make "pretty poetry"...
and never forget,
HE lives inside of you always and you keep that love alive with your poetry.
Im only a phone call away, and I am always here for you, like you have been for me
luv ya
lil sis


for my seeeestur  

Ghost on the street today ...
Doorways of Jackson Square
In tinsel and tap shoes • Mardi Gras beads in her hair •
Down to the graveyard • She wrung out her hands •
As if he will meet her • All day she stands •
So don't leave me • And I know you're justified •
So don't leave me • 'Cause a part of you in me died •

We wish ourselves beautiful • We cry in the night •
And it's not the love you feared • But the fall from the height •
My personal ledges • Afraid to look down •
My crepe paper bridges • Enough water to drown • Chorus •
And I see the lonely souls • Searchin' •
But before the heartbreak rose • Draw the curtain •
I'm a ghost on the streets today • Surrounded by eyes •
I feel them peer through me • And my harlequin disguise •
If it makes you feel better • Come join me the while •
And there's love in these open arms •
Some love in my spirits' smiles .......

*So don't leave me ...
oh but ... I know you're justified •
So don't leave me • 'Cause a part of you in me died*


Edwin McCain
Ghosts Of Jackson Square

my sister is the poet
I am but a shadow
by the light of poetry
I read then dream

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

56 posted 2000-08-27 11:02 PM


Well ... it seems the time has come to say good-bye now...even if only for awhile...these replies and the AMAZING
E-mails I have received offering poetry, prayers, advice, and wisdom have helped give me the strength to do this...
I ~LOVE~ you ~ALL~ so dearly...
thank you for all that you are...
and all that you have given to me...
I thank you for the ~traces left behind~...
now engraved on my heart.
Until then...take care and find your own wings to fly...
~Butterflies Are Meant To Be Free~
*****************


~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,
will 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 comfort you in the night.
Can you now see the beauty in you ... can you love yourself thru my eyes,
can you accept fate's reasons ... walk the path to where love's future lies.

All of these things you have left in me ...
a thousand ~Butterfly~ kisses on my heart,
I hold on to the memories ...
and cherish this love ... now that we're apart.


Janet Marie



There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~


David2
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since 2000-03-22
Posts 407

57 posted 2000-08-28 10:41 PM


Goodbye Janet Marie,
     I will miss you,
                David2

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
58 posted 2000-08-28 10:50 PM


Janet you will be missed! You know I only wish the best for you!
Remember when you can't swim ashore it is then God will carry you to safe ground.

Get things together, and when you're ready, we'll all be here waiting for you!

Big HUGS....and many blessings!

<*\\\><

Be an organ donor...give your heart to Jesus!

AVANTI
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INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE
59 posted 2000-08-28 11:55 PM


right here waiting for you sweety
(((((((((hug)))))))))

If I should fall again, then they will laugh but what if just this one I rise?
Avanti Rao



Walter Poe
Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 787

60 posted 2000-08-29 11:17 AM


Hello JM you may have noticed i have not been replying or posting very much recently i as you have found life catching up with fantasy so i have a forced absence from my words i hope to return soon but if i cant farewell  will try to keep in touch

From Walter
to A light in my dark

Danny Holloway
Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034
Tulsa, OK
61 posted 2000-08-30 04:00 PM


BEG, does this mean that gemini cannot come out and play?  Gonna miss you Lady Gator!
Been gone awhile myself, too absorbed in things that are far less important than being among the wonderful people her in Passions that you mentioned.
My very best wishes to you and hope your life takes a favorable path.
Thinking of you BEBG!
Danny


A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives.



Danny Holloway
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Posts 2034
Tulsa, OK
62 posted 2000-08-30 04:09 PM


BEG, does this mean that gemini cannot come out and play?  Gonna miss you Lady Gator!
Been gone awhile myself, too absorbed in things that are far less important than being among the wonderful people her in Passions that you mentioned.
My very best wishes to you and hope your life takes a favorable path.
Thinking of you BEBG!
Danny


A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives.



WhiteNite
Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241
Montgomery, AL
63 posted 2000-09-02 07:28 PM


Awwwwwww... I know exactly what you mean.... hence my absence. =)  Miss you.  --Dave

"Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment.
Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott



insect
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since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014

64 posted 2000-09-02 10:12 PM


Sweet gatorette
____________________________
Sweet gatorette, sweet gatorette
We will wait you can bet
Yes our pens will sing
In love and everything
But we will long for a time when you ring

Sweet gatorette, sweet gatorette
A missed poet on the net
Yes we love you
And everything you do
So call us whenever you begin to feel blue

Sweet gatorette, sweet gatorette
Take care of your debt
Take kisses with you
And warm hugs too
You are a lovely poet that's true

Sweet gatorette we just love you

_____________________________

Loved your poems
_____________________________
Sweet Janet Marie, Sweet Janet Marie
Take care of your things so you will feel free
Bring back kisses and sweet poems too
Bring us your love and all that is you

______________________________

Sweet good-byes
______________________________
Sweet poet, sweet poet
Janet you sweet poet
With all sweet reply's
Only love in your eyes
Spread your wings and fly
And be free in the sky
Sweet Janet Marie, Sweet Butterfly

______________________________

Sweet returns
Sweet Butterfly


kitkat
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since 2000-01-11
Posts 878
Nova Scotia
65 posted 2000-09-03 12:08 PM


Yet another reply...Oh Janet you will be missed greatly..but as all of me knows we need time to reflect and get things in order.
I enjoy reading your thoughts your feelings.You are a gifted writer...Never stop. You Call this "Poetry Land" I call it "A place where friends can meet" Take Care My friend..and as all the rest I await your return..I will Miss you{{{HUGS}}}}

--------------
You got to get up every morning with a smile on your face
and show the world all the love in your heart
Then people are gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That your beautiful as you feel.~~~ Carol King



CMGrimm
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since 2000-02-14
Posts 685
USA
66 posted 2000-09-04 03:03 AM


Take care sweet Janet
and know that you are in our prayers,
as always....

chris

Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON.



serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

67 posted 2000-09-04 03:06 AM


Popping in shamelessly for a HUG....love ya much!!!!
Beth
Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468
WA, Australia
68 posted 2000-09-04 03:14 AM


~Janet Marie,
Obviously you have touched many hearts in Passions and I can see why. You write beautifully and I am sure you are a great friend to many. Take care and time in finding yourself again. I am sure you will be missed..
Your friend,
Beth~

Severn
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since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704

69 posted 2000-09-04 09:56 AM


Dear fellow butterfly sharer...

gator girl

Sorry to read this so late...

hugs you...you are brave you know - to give up the safety of here...and get out there.

I was in that position early this year...late last year.

I dived into Passions...
I think something like 1000 replies in 2-3 weeks once.

I lived here...it was very hard to leave.
This was really the home of my heart and mind - still is, but not to the extent it was, because there comes a point where you have to let go.

Get out into the world.

I will be thinking of you on that road.

Big butterfly kisses...

K

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

70 posted 2000-09-04 11:03 AM


When I read these replies and feel the
understanding and acceptance in this room...
I wonder HOW can I ever leave here...
but I know I never really will...
I might not post poetry for a while
and I may not relpy to 75 poems a day
and read another 75 lol  ...
but I know I can do this...
I have all you believing in me ...
How can I fail with that going for me...
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!!!

I love you all....
I take each reply to heart and heal with your every word...
take care
JM

Dear Insect ... by that amazing relpy ...
me KNOWS what kind of insect you are...
thank you for the poem..sweet fellow butterfly.

Butterfly sharer..
thank you for sharing that with me..
it is quiet comfort to know I'm not alone and that others have been here and found their way back...
take care sweet poet...

Thank you all...
JM


There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~


Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263

71 posted 2000-09-04 01:15 PM


Janet Marie,
I too, recently said goodby for a short time. I received a few wonderful replies but not nearly 70. You should be honored. You should feel wonderfully honored. In my heart, I wonder if I'll be missed, for the time I'll be gone. You must know everyone misses you and wants you back. Yes, it is addictive,
but we all love your poetry so please take care of yourself. ok?


Kathleen


TerryW
Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779
Louisville, Mississippi, USA
72 posted 2000-09-04 01:37 PM


JanetMarie~
     My dear, sweet friend, there is no way on earth that I will not be able to miss you.  You were one of the first poets to befriend me when I came to this special place, and I carry you around in my heart every day, too.  I think of you often, and you are in my prayers.  Godspeed to you, dear, and I do hope to talk to you again soon.  I couldn't bear losing a friend like you forever.

Love Ya~


~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

JulieAnn
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since 2000-06-12
Posts 754
Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!!
73 posted 2000-09-07 10:52 AM


JM
  I have loved to read your poetry.....I think yours are one of the firsts I started reading here and I just couldn't stop...you WILL be missed...to think...we take it for granted each and every one of us (poets) will be here every time we log on with new inspiration and stories to share....we will all, I am sure, be waiting eagerly and impatiently for your return until then take care of you and yours...best wishes for peace....now go and take care of that muse!!!!   < !signature-->

Julie  






[This message has been edited by JulieAnn (edited 09-07-2000).]

JulieAnn
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74 posted 2000-09-07 10:54 AM


Janet~I have loved to read your poetry.....I think yours are one of the firsts I started reading here and I just couldn't stop...you WILL be missed...to think...we take it for granted each and every one of us (poets) will be here every time we log on with new inspiration and stories to share....we will all, I am sure, be waiting eagerly and impatiently for your return until then take care of you and yours...best wishes for peace...now go and take care of that muse!!!!  < !signature-->

Julie  




[This message has been edited by JulieAnn (edited 09-07-2000).]

kaile
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75 posted 2000-09-08 01:01 PM


janet, i guess you are not leaving after all but i do wish you well in your quest for more balance for the real things in your life...

i identify with this...i really do..i always tell myself to shun away from here but alas the wonderful poetry here always pulls me right back in

regards,
kaile

Effigy
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Posts 486
disbelief
76 posted 2000-09-08 01:21 PM


I wish you the best of luck, as I'm sure that every one does.  I hope all that you seek find its way to you.
Irie
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since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493
Washington State
77 posted 2000-09-08 01:38 PM


WOW Janet.... I had no idea.
I hope your journey is a safe and happy one.
I'm sure you'll find your way back to us when the time is right.
Great big hugs to you and best wishes.
You will be missed by Irie!  


~Sheri

Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London
78 posted 2000-09-08 01:58 PM


Well I'm sure glad I fired up the computer today ...have been feeling poorly and haven't been on the net much the past few weeks ... glad I didn't miss this ...
To most people here ... your replies have been as looked forward to ... almost as much as the reading of the many poets here.
One can certainly see that you must need time to rest, regroup, and collect your priorities to set things in their proper perspective.
You will be missed, but we shall save your seat ... hope it dosen't get too dusty, and if cobwebs grow we'll send the poet police out to get you ......

suthern
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79 posted 2000-09-08 02:35 PM


Well... it's an indication of how long I've been playing hermit that I can't even access all the replies. *S* Of course... it's an even greater indication of the well-deserved affection the poets here feel for you!

I've never read a comment from you that wasn't kind... and I've never read a poem from your pen that wasn't wonderful... this one included.

Do what you must do... but know that you are missed!

Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

80 posted 2000-09-08 04:33 PM


Evertime I come in and find this back up..Im just so touched and stunned.....
your words of understanding and support mean so much and as Irish Rose above said...
YES...I am very honored and humbled.

I had to smile at Kailes comment.....
where she says she guesses Im not leaving
after all.....
Im sure it seems that way...
I have not been able to "leave" all the way....
but I have not posted any poetry...as i said..
I dont feel right posting my poetry when I cant reply to all of yours as I have done in the past.
BUT....I have cut way back....
and I am not on the computer like I used to be
The truth is I get so depressed when I stay away too long...
I need the poetry and friendships I have found here ...
but I am doing better....
learning moderation and trying to write again.
Me and me muse are still making up.*smile*
I hope I can do this without leaving all the way...
time will tell.....
I love you all and miss being able to hit all the replies I used to....but thats
the way it must be....
If I dont..my "cowboy warden" in charge
of my rehab...
will take away my raspberry tea  
So again I say thank you to all who reply
and thank you for being so sweet to me.

Thank you to my rock during this time..
My sweet Mark ...
I could not do this if it werent for you and your guidence and strength...
your strong shoulder and advice have kept me sane.
(not to mention the phone cards we have burned up LOL)
Your friendship mean more to me than my words can express ...
as does all my angels here who write and check on me each day...
you know who you are ...
I Love you guys
JM




Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733
Michigan
81 posted 2000-09-08 05:19 PM




~Blowing you Butterfly Kisses today~


Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095

82 posted 2000-09-08 05:39 PM


You and your pen prints will be missed Janet Marie, Please don't stay away too long  
Take care, you will be in our thoughts.
*hugs*
Maree

Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

83 posted 2000-09-08 07:40 PM


~This Is Me Missing You~
James House

If you hear tear drops
falling like rain on the rooftops
If you don't know what your listening to...
this is me missing you.

If you see lonely
Clear skies turning stormy
Lightening strikes
and all you see is blue ...
this is me missing you.

...and while your gone
this is the only way
to let you know your love is always safe.

If you feel heartbreak
distant thunder like and earthquake
if you wonder why the earth moves ...
this is me missing you

... and while your gone
this is the only way
to let you know your love is always safe.


If you touch empty
reach in the darkness but don't find me
then you'll know what im going thru ...
this is me missing you

Please let me hold you again ...
this is me missing you.
God this is me ...
missing you.
This is me still missing you ...


from the cd... Days Gone By
******************
gonna take a clarity break for awhile...
so if I dont respond to E-mails or
replies to this....or post to any poems at all....
please understand
love you all
take care
jm


There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~


Honeybee
Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA
84 posted 2000-09-08 07:48 PM




Janet, it saddens me to see such a talented poet leaving, I will of course miss you lots and I wish you the best!    Please promise us that you will come back!

Take care, my friend,
Melissa Honeybee

email me anytime at canadahoneybee@hotmail.com


The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams



tracie66
Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713
Australia
85 posted 2000-09-08 09:41 PM


Dearest Janny  
I've had about a month away from this wonderful place and have missed you so and now you're leaving for awhile but thats o'k I understand HUGS sweet Janny I will miss you  
This is for you sweet poet girl

Certain poeple in our lives
Inspire us and make us who we are
Some are close to us
Others we see from afar

Who ever they may be
However they change our lives
They are the poeple who give us hope
The poeple who help us strive

Strive to become a better person
Inside and out
Helping ourselves and others do this
Is what life is all about

You do this for many of us hon and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart.


Bye for now but not forever
Love always Tracie  



Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe


Lady Web
Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 96
Houston, Texas
86 posted 2000-09-08 10:11 PM


Words that we all do share with you.
Such warmth was felt. Nicely written

Sunshine
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Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
87 posted 2000-09-08 10:12 PM


JM, what a wonderful following you have...and what wonderful friends you enjoy. I know what you are going through, we all worried about you...

but this is more than a room you see...this is indeed, your family....

all of the hugs, and all that you've shared...

only show you how much we all care...

we share a certain friend...that friend needs to be commended for being your support, and guidance...lean on this friend...know that support and kindness and caring will be there...just for you!

Ethan Halo
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since 2000-04-28
Posts 793
on the roof again
88 posted 2000-09-25 11:14 PM


eva dearest JM-
all addictions are tough to beat, even the ones that let us see the light at the end. this is a most beautiful tribute and a graceful... well it is not a "farewell". it is a graceful "catch ya in a few"! and i agree with you. besides, how can we look forward to you producing a beautiful poem if your life is in shambles, right? so yes... as much as i hate to miss you, go. if for nothing more than the express purpose to come back and make an exquisite re-entrance.

i'll miss you much, but i'll be happy knowing that at least you're out there reading. (feed the addiction!)

don't stray long. < !signature-->

Everyone's got their demons.
We all got somethin' to atone for.


[This message has been edited by Ethan_Halo (edited 09-25-2000).]

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
89 posted 2000-09-28 12:00 PM


jan~
sorry im only now responding to this. i just got back from doing what you are needing to do now. so of course i understand. you know how i feel about you. you've become like a big sis to me. i have come to care about and love you very much. don't stay away too long k...i'd miss you terribly. will anyway but i want you to be happy. yes butterflies are meant to be free...so fly beautiful butterfly and be free. i love you sweetie.
take care and keep in touch.
~amy~  


"The head learns knew things, but the heart forever more practices old experiences"

rosepetals25
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90 posted 2000-09-29 05:42 PM


Janet,

   Hmm.. where have I been that this is the first I am seeing this wonderful poem? hehe

   I'm sorry to hear of your loss.. I offer warm hugs and my condolences.. even though I know that that is not enough.  I have enjoyed your poetry here.. and I'm glad you going to pop in every now and then.. even if it is on a weekend pass..lolol.  I wish you the best out in the real world   We are here waiting for you to fly back home as you well know.  ~hugs~

~~Tara aka rp25 :o)

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