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I May Not Be A Poet
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I May Not Be A Poet |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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I May Not Be A Poet I may not be a poet, But still I write, it’s true, Everyday words spill out, sometimes they’ve been for you. Opinions lost on paper, Or trapped inside my willful head, To paraphrase Joan Baez “My poetry was lousy you said.” I tried to give you part of me You rarely seemed aware Only when I turned to leave Did you pretend to care. Yes, your words are masterful, Intellect and graceful ease, but I’m a person with a right to write whatever I please. So keep your thoughts to yourself Listen to what your mother said If you can’t say anything nice It’s better left unsaid. © 2000 Corinne Bailey |
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~Enigma~ Junior Member
since 2000-07-03
Posts 44St Cloud, MN |
My own mother couldn't have said it better! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne--Powerful writing from a strong spirit...and YOU ARE A POET!!!! |
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MagnoliaBlue Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 367 |
Indeed you ARE a poet!  I love this, it's wonderful. MagnoliaBlue ~My Skipper Jim I love you! Your Lady June~ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ If 'poet in your heart' means anything at all then know that you dwell in this poet's hall You've taken this spirit 'Where Rabbits Assemble' on the plains Ancient mariners have come forth in the poetry of your name. Never before had I sailed to 'Isla Mujeres' of delight until your words took me there one poetry-filled night To the constellation of 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades you transported me in time as gently as you please In your phrases of poetic render you have touched this heart with tender Write on dear poet ! Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
hey girl... love this one... words of wisdom from a poet indeed. A mothers wisdom once spoken... always try to have something nice to say... to those who JUST cant be nice ... then the rule applies ... dont go away mad ...BUT PLEASE JUST GO AWAY ...  LOL LATER-POET-GATOR JM What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Enigma, Martie, MagnoliaBlue and Janet Marie. Marge, you are one hell of a nice person, thank you for bolstering my spirits. I shouldn't let this person bother me, I know, and it wasn't so much that he told me I'm no poet, but that he wanted to hurt me. Thanks again for your wonderful support, Marge! Corinne |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ Well, my friend ... whoever 'he' is ... 'he' can go suck rotten eggs ! LOL at me ! !  Do NOT reveal 'his' name to me Tee-Hee ! Why I believe I'd have to have the spirits of the poets-of-the-pages-past draw bead on 'him' ! Many a maniacal muse on the loose in the revenge of the night ! Heck .. here we are giving 'him' more bandwidth than 'he' deserves. We shall just banish 'him' to anonymity ! You delight me with that Grrrrr .... dynamic personality of yours. Have a wonderful day my POET friend. ~*Marge*~ < !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 07-04-2000).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I liked the strong message in this poem...nicely done...James |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
You know what they say those who can, do those who cant teach, or become critics or politicians, I personally love your work I think its very fresh and original but I'm not a critic (thank god ). Art is for the people and I know what I like, More power to your Arm Olias |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Who said that you weren't a poet?? He obviously has not read this!! Superb Corinne. . . good job. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Corinne, Not only are you a poet, my dear, but you are one of the best and truest poets I know, because you write from the heart. And that is what poetry, true poetry, is. Don't worry about this person and what he said, for I promise you, he can't hold a candle to the talent that you have, dear! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
From what I have read of your work you are a poet of the highest order! God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Yes indeed a poet you are Write on with pen in hand We banish him to worlds afar Off with him to jealousy land He does not deserve to know your talent and I pity a man who does not see the beauty you bring us all with words from the heart. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh Corinne for anyone to say you are no poet is utter *&%#! sorry but it's true you are a beautiful, soulful, tender heart and your poetry show this. I think everyone has their own idividual style and character and thats what makes poetry so special keep on penning those wonderful verses Corinne and we'll keep on reading them Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Wow! I am truly overwhelmed by all of your very kind words of encouragement, touched more than you all could know. Thank you so very much. This is a wonderful site for poets, the support is tremendous and the moderators do a wonderful job of setting the atmosphere for creating! Humbly, Corinne |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
this is good, it says so much more than the hurt caused by one's careless words...and yes corrine you are a poet, a very good one |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Corinne, I love when another POET can express exactly, perfectly, awesomely, how I feel, I have had to fight every minute that I have been on this site, for the SAME reasons and you are so right they just want to hurt you, you should see how HE dances around NOW that this book has become an idem, actully I love it because I know HE is just plain MEAN and UGLY and I NOW DO NOT CARE what HE thinks. My dear Miss. Poetress you just made my week, oh heck my month, thank you so much. Love, Cerenity |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks, Cerenity, let's not let the A**holes of the world get to us! Whoever HE is, HE is a #1 class A jerk for not recognizing your talent! Corinne |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) You vented with grace...I know I couldn't have done it...lol This has happened to me and due to our poetic souls it stings deep. But what gets us through is also our poetic soul and the reason that most of us write... to heal and show our love...one idiot can't replace the hearts you've touched with your poetry! Thank you for sharing this dear poet **hugs** |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Corinne You've been criticized for your writing??? Well! I have never been criticized for my pretty words *supercilious smugness*. What's that? My kitty-kicker poetry?? What about that??? *hmmppphhhh* All you do is bring up my bad points! lol I love your writing, Corinne - and if you are such a poor poet, why is it that, even after a year and reading literally hundreds of poems, "Darlin', if you only knew." still resides firmly in my mind as one of the best poetic conclusions I've ever read? There will always be those of less talent who can find worth only by devaluing the work of others. But, I believe that there is something good that can be found in something bad. In this case, it is so easy to find. Your wonderful words are driving somebody crazy; and, apparently, he deserves every minute of it. How about another poem? You know, a little salt in the wound? As for YOU, Cerenity, well... to hell with him - what does HE know?! Gore Vidal once summed it up quite nicely when he was asked how he survived in spite of all the criticisms of his writing: "I survived by realizing that it was me who was keeping the score." You appear to be surviving the same way. [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 07-06-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Corinne, LngJhnAg and all others have beautiful points here.... If I may add a few words of my own... Don't let your poetic heart be bothered, Believe in your work, as I know it to be amazing, Don't let your lovely soul be smothered, Believe in yourself, for you are then bound to be strong.... Keep up your great work! Regards and take care, Sudhir [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 07-06-2000).] |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Yes, you are a poet! Don't let anyone tell you differently. This is a wonderful piece. I know how you feel. The same thing happened to me recently and I quit for a short time. After much contemplation I figured I'm writing to please myself. I don't need anyone elses approval. We all have our own styles and not everyone likes the same thing. Keep on writing! |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
You are a poet...thats for sure Blessed be, Beth |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Dear Butterflies, thank you - and you are right, I've found myself not writing for a few days now, as if no words of inspiration will come until I'm done fuming! LgnJhn, what can I say? You have made my day, friend and your words do much to heal my wounds. Thank you. Sudhir, Eloise and Beth, thank you also! Corinne |
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