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Denise
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0 posted 2000-04-23 10:26 PM


This is the second sonnet that I wrote. Balladeer was the inspiration for it. Thanks for the inspiration, Balladeer!

The poet nightly sits with pen in hand
And contemplates the fleeting years of life
The hourglass has nearly drained of sand
Each grain within can tell a joy or strife.
The labor’s long to give each one a name
To wrest some wisdom from experience
Too often phrases tend to play the same
Old tired tunes from aging instruments.
Undaunted by the fierceness of this fight
The bard within refuses yet to die
The struggle rages well into the night
Impassioned soul screams loud the battle-cry.
Another victory is sung again
As honey flows forth from the poet’s pen.

11/99



[This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 04-24-2000).]

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Mike
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1 posted 2000-04-23 10:29 PM


And you took to sonnets as a bee to honey...
beautifully done.

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2 posted 2000-04-23 10:32 PM


Denise, you been peeking in my window at night?? hehe. To be any inspiration to you at all is a great reward but to be one for such a beautiful poem as this brings a warm smile to my face and gladness to my heart. I thank you, Denise. You are very special to me and to all of us. Whatever the inspiration, keep on writing!
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3 posted 2000-04-23 11:21 PM


Love sonnet, Denise!

Corinne

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4 posted 2000-04-23 11:27 PM


Denise these are your forte'! You do them so well! Great indeed m'lady!
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5 posted 2000-04-23 11:38 PM


You write so well I wish that I can write just as good as you do some day.
At night is when I do tend to write the days experiences. Great reading

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6 posted 2000-04-24 12:21 PM


Thank you, Mike, Balladeer, Corinne, Rebecca and Lady Web for your gracious comments! Thanks again, Michael, for the inspiration!

Denise

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7 posted 2000-04-24 02:07 AM


Denise~
You write with inspiration from a man that I greatly admire also.
You certainly did him justice.
He is vigilant, is he not?

A finely tuned sonnet.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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8 posted 2000-04-24 02:15 AM


well structered hehe coming from me is that a compliment? yuh very thougtful and well penned
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9 posted 2000-04-24 10:04 PM


Thank you, Marge and Walt for reading and for your lovely comments! Yes, he is the best of the best, isn't he?

Denise

RSEvans
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10 posted 2000-04-25 09:09 AM


Nice tribute and I think your sonnet form is fine.
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11 posted 2000-04-25 08:36 PM


Thanks for reading and for your lovely reply, Rob!

Denise

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