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Poet Tree (inspired by all of you)
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Poet Tree (inspired by all of you) |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven 
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Poet Tree You have always been there for us, you provide sweet sustenance when we have none. When from the heat we begin to whither, you can conceal us from the sun. You reach your strong branches out to us, offering to pick us up when we are down. When we find no beauty around us, your brilliant blooms can always be found. You shelter us within the breadth of your canopy, providing shelter from life's storms. When the frost-nipped winds of winter buffet us, you offer cuttings of yourself to keep us warm. You are a tall and majestic beacon, pointing the way to safe haven for lost and lonely souls. When heartache surrounds us, whispering leaves gently breathe upon us their consoles. You stand strong and still before us, your many vivid colors don't always rhyme. When we have need of an anchor old friend, we know your roots began with time. Each poem I have read here helped to inspire and give life to this one. Thanks to all of you here at Passions. jamie < !signature--> Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". [This message has been edited by Prometheus (edited 06-29-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Prometheus quote: don't forget, however, how the Sun helps all of us here to grow... Wonderful piece! Thank you! < !signature--> Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 06-29-2000).] |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Prometheus: The way you write, simply amazes me. Beautiful work here.  kat |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Jamie, you are an amazing poet!!, I loved the way you write, it touches me so. Excellent writing my Dear friend !! Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died, and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
this was really good! thanks for sharing! ~Heather |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Jamie* The people of Passion's may have helped to inspire this...but YOU gave it life...and a beautiful one at that. Your gift to write is amazing and all I can do is thank you for sharing it...so Thank you p.s. You'll have to try harder if you want tears |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
I believe that this is the first of yours I have read. Nicely done! Marie~ |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
The tree is made up of all the poets..each one a branch, birthing a new leaf on the tree...and some fruit will be born to feed the hungry soul.. good poem!  |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Jamie, Love the tree metaphor. What a wonderful way to think of all of poets!! This was great and you have my vote for sure!! Lone Wolf Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful Poem, Promethius! |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Really enjoyed this one Jamie...it speaks so much of this place.....wonderful is all I can say.....  Julie :) |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
You are truly the roots of this tree as from you we all grow . I loved the poem, it made my leafs transpire . I enjoyed it, thanks L.of.L. Tom . Insanity is a perfectly normal responce to an abnormal world -R.D.Laing.- |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've painted such a lovely and picturesque image in my mind Prometheus ... 'tis a sheltering haven indeed. Beautifully penned! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Prometheus~ Wonderful metaphorical image. We are all part of the tree of life. Thank you for your insight. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Fellow Arborist; Thanks to each of you for your comments and for your inspiration. I really felt inadequate to do justice to this endeavour, and really still do. The scope and breadth of poetry's influence on the human condition is mind staggering to me. Perhaps someone better prepared than I can expand upon this effort. Again, Thanks to all. jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
beautiful, I think we all learn and grow from the poems we read in passions. a wonderful tribute. You summed up the meaning of poetry this deserves a place in the book. "monuments put from pen to paper turns me into a gutless wonder" Manic street preachers |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Thank You Brian. I am just so pleased everyone seemed to enjoy this poem. I am not sure if the alternating first words constitute any recognized form of poetry or not,, It just felt melodic to me. thanks again jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Tanga Junior Member
since 2000-07-02
Posts 39BC Canada |
The tree must have have roots and be nourished in order to grow and give life. What joy that the nourishment comes in many forms as the roots dig deeper and deeper thus making the tree stronger and stronger. What a wonderful living tree of life. hugss <**> |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Amen!!! I love this poem! 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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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Jamie you are a wonderful poet yourself and this one proves it...great writings Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Tanga-ESP-Tracie My thanks to each of you for taking the time to read my poem. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Fantastic Jamie!!!!! You are indeed a talented writer. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Tanga Junior Member
since 2000-07-02
Posts 39BC Canada |
What deep roots you have! Hugss <**> |
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