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>Writer's Seed< |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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The writer sits alone, watching, the words flow from his pen.. He knows not why or how they came, or where, or even when.. Sometimes the words come easy, in the twinkling of an eye.. And other times he can't express, no matter how he tries.... Inspiration might depend on timing or on need.. A hunger gnawing deep within, a lust born out of greed.. A few words are not quite enough to satisfy his soul.. To write..and write..then write some more, are the writer's only goal.... Those closest to him only think he wastes his time of day.. But he is driven--thoughts unleash the words that he must say.. He's told it's just a hobby, that it doesn't bring a dime.. That few are paid for what they write, especially for rhyme.... But he will reach beyond remarks, unfettered by disdain.. The thirst that lies so deep within is never quenched by gain.. Success depends on what is felt, by those who read his thoughts.. To touch a soul with written word.. To him, that can't be bought.... So, in the early morning, long before the break of day.. He sits alone, with pen in hand, and writes what he must say.. The words are his addiction, a hunger he must feed.. Unknown to him, within his words, he plants the writer's seed.... Then at some other table, in some place along the way.. Two young eyes read the writer's words, and all they have to say.. He picks up pen and paper, and just before the dawn.. He writes his first beginning work, ~~~Another writer spawned~~~ ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 07-28-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
This is exactly how I got started...through the love of poetry and you have brought it to grace. well done! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you, Mark.....I think most of us get started by simple exposure...sometimes the seed just keeps growing! ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is it exactly, and we say just this in so many ways! Well done, Sunny1 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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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you so much, Sunshine..... I appreciate your words!! ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Oh Sunny, what can I say. This simply blew me away. The words are so very true. I've had so many people ask me how I do it, write that is, and I never know what to tell them. Its just something I have to do, as I'm sure it is with all of us. It really was a pleasure reading this. Thanks for sharing it, Juls |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Juls..... I'm glad you liked this....I guess most of us have the same 'addiction', and I'm really glad to find other folks who feel the same! Thank you..... ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunny1, Wonderful, I would vote to publish this. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Seymour... Oh, you don't know it, but you just made my day a lot better. Thank you so very much!! ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
Isnt this true! I think poetry is an addiction..  "Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule."~ Samuel Butler ~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Hi Sunny, This flows so beautiful, like a single rose just starting to open with the morning dew. You certainly write with much grace and I love to read what you write. A'hhhhhhhhh. My vote for you, my friend. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This deserves highest accolades, sunny1... what a delightful read I had... Thanks for sharing, Many regards, sudhir |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Tess....Thank you, and I'm glad to hear someone else say they're 'addicted'!! (At least it's a worthy habit!!) Bill....Thank you so much for your reply. You already know that means a lot to me, and also your vote!!! Sudhir..Thank you also, and I am really glad you enjoyed this.....I enjoy your writing, very much! ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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T McCoy Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 186 |
clap clap clap clap clap! so true...great writing...glad that I clicked! Tony the ones who don't do anything are always the ones who try to put you down - Henry Rollins |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sunny you have described it oh so well...James |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Tony.......Thank you and glad you liked!!!!! James......Thank you, also, and I'm glad I'm surrounded by other word-addicts!! ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderfully done and a beautiful you! |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
Another Really nice one Sunny!!!! Well said!!! |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
Another Really nice one Sunny!!!! Well said!!! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Martie... Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed this...I'm a fan of your work.... ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Toddles... I think every poet here plants a seed every time they post. I enjoy your work also! I think we all just feed each other, and that's great!\ Thank you for reading!! ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
excellent! |
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