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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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Serendipity From sheltered berth embarks the maiden sail With harbored spirit innocent and frail. As windward breath uplifts the halcyon veil, Alluring barques enrapture seafare's tale. Whence haven's port casts sanctity aside, Presumptuous youth cavorts a vernal tide. E'er wanderlust capricious hearts abide, The sea's unyielding sovereignty defied. Full mainsails prance midsummer's vast blue-green, Beguiling wanton ventures unforeseen. Felicity the guide as sloops careen Through maelstroms in waters once serene. Blithe wisdom falls; the robust tumults wane. Intrepid sails eye placid shores again. Now learned navigators ne'er to feign As fore 'n' aft, great journeys yet remain. Hibernal mariner with white-capped lore Of raging tempests in those days of yore, Aye, come about to tranquil deep before that beck, "Red-Right-Return" forever moor. Waft every crest upon your destined sea. Embrace the Wave of Serendipity, Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity. [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 06-17-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
One of your best Nan! But how will you decide which poems to submit for publication? |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
The signature poem of my favorite Passion poetess... let's see... how does this voting work... I vote for page 1, might as well start the book off with perfection. |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
"My, My!!" I was taught to sail when I was five, built boats at age 15, I can feel the waves on this one Nan. Fantastic. Joel. I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel. |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Mike, she didn't flag it for voting!  |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
can she edit it for voting o man this is one i dont even have to read i love it so much!! and idid read it o course yuh |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Waft every crest upon your destined sea. Embrace the Wave of Serendipity, Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity. ... What a brilliant poem, this is Nan... Very much enjoyed this... Regards, sudhir |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
beautiful, serenely beautiful Nan I wish you had made it so I could cast my vote for this one. *hugs* ~H [This message has been edited by X Angel (edited 06-17-2000).] |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
OH no....how can this one not be flagged??? You better get this one in there Nan. chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
ROTFLMAO.... Thanks, PdV... That's what I get for listing my way through life...  All right already - I'm flagged |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Nan, I'm currently reading the three Lord of the Rings books (again), and every once in a while an elf or dwarf will break into sad, beautiful verse about the past. This reminds me of that, only all yours. Thanks for sharing. Mike |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Utter perfection Nan...I loved this the first time I read it and I love it still! *Krista Knutson* "Cherish your vision; Cherish your ideals; Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts. If you remain true to them, your world will at last be built." ~James Allen~ "We've made houses for hatred...it's time we made a place where people's souls may be seen and made safe"...~Jewel~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Geesh..I got a start and stop then start again on this one. Flagged and not flagged. I hope I've been doing everything else right on this forum so far. ANYWAYS! I love this as always. I agree..It is your signature poem. Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
About time! |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
You sure got my vote...this is perfect!!!! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
Kinda hoping for the 'signs' poem but maybe we can get both of them in. Brad |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Absolutely stunning Nan, such incredible imagery ... the words, the flow ... absolutely wonderful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Nan, for a long time, this has been one of my favourites of your poems. Maybe that's because I knew what all the big words meant without a dictionary, or maybe just because I love the tranquil picture of our seafaring past Thanks for sharing it again anyway!*Platonic hugs* Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I enjoyed this very much the first time I read it and enjoyed it the second time too!! I love the picture this poem creates in my head!! Bridgette "Creation of woman from the rib of Man: She was not made from his head to top him; nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him; but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved." -Unknown |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Nan~ this is amazing!! You have a vote from me!!! -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Simply awesome....What a picture your pen has painted with this....Just beautiful. Bonnie |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Leaving me without words.....awesome ! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Yep ! ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Always one of my favorites! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Amazing poem, amazing poet Liz |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I can feel the ocean breeze well done Nan |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
I remember seeing this in Poetry Workshop. I was awed by the craftmanship then, and now, even more. I don't think it will be by serendipidy that this poem becomes part of the book. Kris the poet's pen...gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name ~ Shakespeare |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a wonderful poem Nan, wow. I am breathless and in awe. "An abyss that lasted creation A circus complete with all fools Foundations that lasted the ages Then ripped apart at their roots" joy division |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Great job here Nan.. chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
*bowing before the queen*(teacher too)  AMAZING!!!! Astounding!!! Atonishing!!! TRIPLE A perfection to reflect your talent. take care, jm |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
well, m'friend... you won't need my vote to get in the book because this is a shoe-in... but you got it anyway... one of my favorites of yours. hope all is well with you... ! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
well, m'friend... you won't need my vote to get in the book because this is a shoe-in... but you got it anyway... one of my favorites of yours. hope all is well with you... ! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Nan, this is one of my favorites of yours! Absolutely beautiful! I thought I had already responded and voted for this the other day but my reply isn't here for some reason, so I'm doing it again. Maybe I had replied to it in another forum? Did you post it somewhere else recently? If not, there must have been a glitch somewhere. Well, anyway, this one definitely has my vote! Denise |
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Moonshine Member
since 1999-10-01
Posts 265Australia |
Awesome Nan - I wish that I could write like you! Well done - I loved this. |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Simply wonderful, and since I know a little of sailing and a bit about barques and sloops, then all the better. I can see my little voting flag flying from your stern. |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Gosh Nan, now I'm really embarrassed. This is the second time today I find myself responding to a poem I thought I had done last week  I always enjoy sailing or sea poems. And, of course, I always enjoy anything you write. This one meets both criteria. So I like very much.Sorry for being late, Pete |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
{~,^} Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Something's not right here. I know I responded and voted for this already, but that comment is nowhere to be found! Alas, 'tis a dilema with a solution. A solution which has presented itself with this post. Nicely writ lovely one!  Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
"Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity." Such a beautiful line, woa Nan well done ****** and more The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
"Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity." Such a beautiful line, woa Nan well done ****** and more Sehr gefuehlvoll und so romantisch The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Elegant and flowing you know how to move a reader! Excellent work~ |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
simply charming work! great poem...I think I read it in the workshop... wow again If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I GOT TO VOTE! I GOT TO VOTE! *dancing around the VotW Forum* I GOT TO VOTE! I GOT TO VOTE! Well ya knew I would silly. *hugs* ~Heather |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
My vote is in!!! Excellant work of art! |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Fantastic Nan A wonderful piece flowing freely down the page with perfect vision...Great Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I do believe this is the first poem of yours I ever read - and it will always be a favorite of mine... Three cheers, one vote, oh, and a thank you for putting up with me... hehe Michael |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Of course! A must! |
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