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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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The Mystery of Words We meet on equal playing fields; We strivers wielding pens. Why some succeed and others fail Not one among us kens. The self-same words are ours to use In manner of our choices. They lie in helpless, inert piles, Until we give them voices. Just as the paint and brush await The artist's soulful touch, The notes without composer's skill Cannot amount to much. Some men have used these words in prayer And others in vile curses. We poets take them charily And turn them into verses. The marvel of a simple word And its use never ceases. It can be found in drivel or In gifted masterpieces. By: Joyce 8/01/05 |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Grammarians? I know that things lay and people lie, but how about living, breathing words? Am I wrong in using lie? The dictionary is no help. I'd really like your opinion. I tried to call my daughter who is a stickler for perfect grammar but she's too busy today I guess. Love, Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ I love what you've penned~ So very true~ Hmmm, let's see ... Mrs. (Teacher) Talton said, "You LAY the book on the table and then you LIE down on the couch." I think that's right ... but, Mrs. Talton was a loooooong time ago~  So, with that line of thinking ... (she used a red pencil) to mark boo-boo's ... and I'm fresh out of red pencils ... so you figure it out~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: A gifted poem! The word "lie" in this instance, sounds correct to me! However, others may have a different opinion! Love Betty Lou |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
your poem....your choice..lol..nice one Joyce the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I cannot "lie". I haven't been able to "lay" any new words on you in verse for quite (or is that quiet) awhile. Thanks, Melton |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks everyone. Sounds right to me. Nice to hear from you again Melton. Joyce |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I simply love this poem Joyce. To "lay" or "lie"? I honestly don't know.  |
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Xeonox
since 2000-04-01
Posts 1764CA, USA |
This is a very clever write. I see that you have thought this one through very much. Good one Joyce... I speak insanity. I write fantasy. I sleep reality. |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Joyce 'Lie' sounds good to me. Anyhow, why does English have to be so complicated! I find it difficult to comprehend, so I feel sorry for those people with English not being their native tongue! A wonderful poem and I enjoyed the verse immensely. Love Isobel xo |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
Some men have used these words in prayer And others in vile curses. We poets take them charily And turn them into verses. I loved this Joyce..... Best |
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