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My 3000th post...My Favorite poem...Challenge(request) to poets
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My 3000th post...My Favorite poem...Challenge(request) to poets |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Hey poets ... a friend gave me a cool request to do to mark my 3000th post... < !signature-->instead of writing a new one she suggested I pick my most favorite one of all my poems... and I thought how cool it would be to get to see all of yours as well. So that is the challenge-- to think back of all your poems and pick just one that is your favorite for whatever the reason...be it sentimental or personal best achievement. It's not easy to pick, they are like our children...it's hard to choose just one... I have 144 poems posted here to date...but this is the one I wanted to repost and share again. And I would also like to take this time to say how much I adore all of you and how grateful I am to this place and all of its poets. The encouragement, inspiration, and friendships found here are my sanctuary. Thank you all.   ~Winds Of Change~ Poetic winds blow ... now sweetly swept away, carry me to the place in you ... so that I might stay. Safe passage to your harbors ... sail across your seas, breath in all your pleasures ... set my spirit free. Poetic winds blow ... gentle breezes take my will, carry me to the place in you ... where time stands still. Take me so far away ... to discover your beaches of sand, under your starry skies ... I rise up ... heart in my hand. Poetic winds blow ... quietly taken into the night, carry me to the place in you ... warmed by desires light. Baptize me in your mystical waters ... sun dry me on your shore, caress me with your winds of change ... allow my heart to soar. Poetic winds blow ... lift me up ... now Heaven bound, carry me to the place in you ... where contentment is found. Fly with me in twilight skies ... painted in hues by the setting sun, as we fly free towards the rising moon ... two souls become one. Janet Marie   There are places inside our souls ... that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts ... that need to be loved this much. ~Janet Marie~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 06-03-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ Congratulamndations! Way to go girl. You did it up in splendor ! 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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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautiful! and the graphics aren't bad either...you've made a place for yourself here! Some poets come and go. Others hang around forever and become part of the core, the heart, of Passions. You are one of those. I enjoy reading you. Congratulations.  |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very, very beautiful JM...this will be a favorite of many people, not just you. Can't meet the challege right now...have to ponder. Again, beautiful piece. I loved it. jwesley |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Congrats!!! I can see why this would be your favorite...and then ya give us work to do...lol I'm not sure if I can pick though but I will try for your challenge S.S.  |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Janet Marie! This is one of those poems that a person gets lost within, carried away by the beautiful images! Congratulations on 3,000! Denise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Superb Janet!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I would have to agree with deVine in saying that you have indeed become a part of Passions "core" and an inspiration and friend to many of us here. . . I know that you have been one of my favorites here. . .and I'm glad to count you as a friend. . . THANK YOU!!!!! ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What a present and what a presentation!! This is beautiful, Janet Marie. Anyone would be proud to have written a poem like that....easy to see why it's a favorite |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Awesome! Congrats Janet, beautiful graphics and a wonderful poem to boot! Ain't we a lucky bunch, and I must concur with pdv, Passions is lucky to have YOU!~Heather |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
CONGRATS on 3000 posts!!! Those "Winds Of Change" are pretty strong... 'cause this BLEW me away anyone would be proud to have written this (as Balladeer has already pointed out) All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Janet.......Congratulations, a wonderful piece to celebrate your 3000th post. Wow! that's alot, have you been around forever or do you just write alot?...lol, just kidding Janet. I love your work and look forward to see much more of it. 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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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Firstly, waking up to read your poem first time in the morning made this morning and the rest of the day beautiful. Secondly those images are splendid I think I will book a holiday in one of those places. Now most importantly congratulations on your 3000 post. A great challenge idea and a hard one as well. Now to the poem, Safe passage to your harbors ... sail across your seas, breath in all your pleasures ... set my spirit free. Poetic winds blow ... quietly taken into the night, carry me to the place in you ... warmed by desires light. Baptize me in your mystical waters ... sun dry me on your shore, caress me with your winds of change ... allow my heart to soar. Fly with me in twilight skies ... painted in hues by the setting sun, as we fly free towards the rising moon ... two souls become one. Poetic winds carry your words on the breeze so effortless Graceful, beautiful heart's song, a magical poem, just stole my breath, as always wonderful. (my comment in poem form, remember I am only little grasshopper, Sensei) ------------------------ "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else"-Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Libraries gave us power Then work came and made us free What price now for a shallow piece of dignity" Nicky Wire, A design for Life. manic street preachers "Rock 'n' roll is our epiphany Culture, alienation, boredom and despair" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Baby girl Janet thats a lot of posting. Your choice for a favorite is exquisite. Thanks for giving me some of those 3000...you have blessed me so many times with your sweet and special comments. So thank you, I send you hugs and kisses, and all that good romantic stuff. It is a blessing to have a poet with such a soft and caring heart within this forum. James |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Congratulations on 3000 Janet Marie! I can understand why you've chosen this one as your favorite too, it's so soothing, calming and flowing. Wonderful poem, and terrific challenge ... I've never thought about a "favorite before", I'll get thinking! Congratulations again, and best wishes, /Kit |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Congrats on the 3000 mark!!!! And I really love the poem you posted in honour of it...easy to see why it would be a favorite!! 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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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Beautiful poem JM ----great challenge, so to speak, who is to pick their favorite own poem. Wow, what a challenge. Congratulations on your 3,000 post. HUGS from ~netswan |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
JM - Terrific poem - the thoughts were very longing... as for your challenge - this is no fair! - I almost never save any of my poetry, and, for a short time, each new poem is my favorite - may I please bow out from this challenge?? Please? |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
A perfect poem from a perfect 3000th post Jan-gator! Condradulations! Marina |
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Jana Tovey Member
since 2000-05-30
Posts 257USA |
Oh! I love this line. What a nice place to go to, too: "carry me to the place in you ... where contentment is found" I liked all the pictures that went with this, too. I can't decide which poem is my favorite, though. It may take me awhile. |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Congratulations for the 3000'th post and well done for a beautiful poem too Eric. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm so glad you posted your favorite post for such a special occasion...but for picking one of my favorites, I wouldn't know who to begin with, let alone any of my own... so I will have to ponder. Very nice! Sunshine ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ |
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PoetasterD Junior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 42Florida |
Janet, WoW!, wasn't this nice to wake up to this morning! A beautiful poem to start a beautiful day....... I understand why this would be your favorite. It is beautifully written and the graphics go perfectly with the imagery created by the words......BEAUTIFUL! I think I am gonna like this site......here's shooting for my 3000th Best wishes! Poetaster D |
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Angel Senior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 551Pennsylvania |
Congratulations on your 3000 post! And what a way to do it . Loved the poem and the pictures. It was awesome.~Susie "If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "Driftwood" |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Jan~ < !signature-->Congratulations on 3000! You are one of my favorite poets of all time...I sincerely mean that. Each piece of you work is full of such love and honesty. I can see why this one would be your favorite. The words themselves flow together like wind and tides of the ocean do. I can only speak for myself at this forum...but it is an immense pleasure to read your work and be able to respond to it. Often times you take my thoughts and breath away from you writing. Then there are times when you write exactly how I am feeling but at that time unable to express. Then lol there are times when your writing holds such important values and morals...I want to print them right then and there and hang on my refrigerator. You truly do have a gift from the Heavens and God chose such a lovely soul to give it to. It is apparent to me that everyone at this forum loves you very much and we are extremely proud of you and wish you much love and happiness! Take care and once again congratulations.  Amy P.S. Brian...Book me a vacation to one of these places too k lol God knows I need one!! "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." [This message has been edited by Aimster (edited 06-04-2000).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
A beautiful heart filled and uplifting poem, Janet Marie...I love the way you write! |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Congratulations Janet on #3000! This is beautiful and so are the graphics. I can see why it is a favorite. Great challenge, will have to think about it a bit. |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Janet~ this is wonderful! Congrats on 3000. This challenge of yours is hard! You aren't kidding that our poems are like our children...... each one represents something I went through emotionally or someone close to me did. I do believe this is going to be tough!  -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS SUCH A SPECIAL DAY... ALL YOUR KIND AND SWEET WORDS ARE SO MUCH APPRECIATED AND WARM MY POETS HEART. THANKS TO ALL WHO POSTED TO THE CHALLENGE... AND TO THOSE WHO ARE STILL PICKING... KEEP EM COMING...WE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MUCH POETRY. LATER SWEET-POET-GATORS  JM |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, congrats on this landmark. You work way too hard keeping up with all the poetry and writing comments. I love your stamina... Thanks for all the sweet comments you put on my poems, I love every one of them... Now I have to dig and find a poem I like the best, well don't think I can do that but how about one of my fav's is that ok too. Parker.... xoxoxoxo |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Girl, this is breathtaking, not only in presentation, but in the exquisiteness of this poem! How far back did you originally post that one, because I don't believe I've ever seen it before?? Or have I, and I've just slept since then?? LOL Lovely! "Fantasies enrich our lives to the fullest, but true satisfaction comes from creating your own story in the real world! Live out your fantasies & make a storybook with beautiful pictures for the world to enjoy! -poetFemme |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A lovely pick for your 3000th post. Hey, with that many posts, seems like you should be in line for Moderator, no? You always take the time to comment on other poets' work, and always with a positive note! Corinne |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
WOW....congratulations on the 3000th post by the way and what a poem to commemorate your great feat. Love this poem and I can see why it is one of your most favorites. As for the challange...since I've written probably over 300 poems to date to choose amoung them to my favorites, wow, what a task. I have many favorites and all for different reasons...but let me think on this a spell and see if I can narrow it down to just one |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Wow,...Congrats on the 3000!!! I am in awe of all the time and effort you put into posting such wonderful poetry for us all to read and also the truly heartfelt replies you post out to others poems...you,..JM, are and angel around here. This particular piece of your work is such a beautiful one. Such vivid imagery and lovely, lovely thoughts. Take care. *Peace. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dearest Jan; You are so right...This is my favorite of yours and I remember it well, and it is even more exquisite the second time around. So, I'll take up the challenge and post my favorite in open 7 today. Looking forward to your reply. It's been so lovely to be in touch, Let's keep it that way. Love, Ellie 02 |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Janet this is pure beauty! I really have to get in here more often! I can see why this is a favorite! So serene. Thank you for taking me away for those few brief moments this morning |
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Walter Poe Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 787 |
Hello Janet i dont see much of you round the darkness these days but your replies are as always appreciated ive been wracking my brain to answer this challenge. Well I have to say i cant think of one so im going to cheat ill pick TWO and post them OK "Mother is the word for god on the hearts and lips of children everywhere" Brandon Lee THE CROW |
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Walter Poe Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 787 |
Apolgies but the two poem weren't my favs just posted them before i read yours and i was pulled away before i posted my favs. And you replyed fast i was hoping you wouldn't reply so quick so i could post my favs "Mother is the word for god on the hearts and lips of children everywhere" Brandon Lee THE CROW |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
yes,I feel like a fool even the poems removed how can I adjust to a poem that I must I just hope I'm at the right place I know your poem is sweet else why stop I, to greet I sang you a song the tune was all wrong now the cake I must eat Wht.Dove [This message has been edited by Alle'cram (edited 06-07-2000).] |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Your beauty sweeps across me Like the wind across the sea Inspiration flows rapidly over flowing to my soul As I watch in wonder as you soar towards your goal 3000 posts you've posted and plenty more to come it's here where you pure out your soul and also have some fun your an inspiration Janet a truly fine poetess I think you deserve a round of applause, you simply are one of the best Janet your poem here is soo beautiful and just breathtaking. Brilliant my friend....brilliant Luv TC~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Janet - this is a wonderful achievement - thank you so much for sharing your favourite poem with us all. You have a lovely style of writing and I do so enjoy reading what you write. Much love Roniece |
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sarahC Member
since 2000-06-07
Posts 84Michigan |
Very nice poem...I'll have to take you up on that challange as soon as I can decide which poem to post I have already posted a couple of my favorites...I stopped writing a long time ago and just started again recently...wasn't sure if I still had it in me....I will post an old one to meet this challange but for the time most of my posts will be new.....Thank you for the lovely images....I am really enjoying this place.. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Well Gator Girl, you have been one busy poet. Not only writing but responding so sweetly to others. You have built quite a fan club out there in Cyberland, and of course, you know i'm President of the Gator Club. Now, what poem shall i post in response to your challenge?? later BEG Gator! A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
And a BIG fan club at that!! I wish for once I would get FORTY-odd replies to my posts!!! lol Another beautiful job by a beautiful person, inside and out Besides my wish to have those forty posts I also wish you'd come and visit the Pub sometime! I've noticed activity there has been in a decline for a few weeks...I see you're doing quite well for yourself here in the Opens! You joined on far later than I did, and here you are with over 3000 posts and I've still only got 400-something...lol you must be posting and replying like a madman (relatively speaking, of course). Again, excellent poem, and congrats on the 3K!! Little Spyro T. Dragon [This message has been edited by Little_Spyro (edited 06-08-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU ... your sweet replies continue to make this post so special to me. Tracie THANK YOU SO MUCH for the sweet and lovely poem HI SPYRO!!!!Im so happy to hear from you... thank you for such sweet words. hope you'll stay and play with us in open THANK YOU ALL!!!! AND THANKS TO ALL WHO POSTED UP TO THE FAVORITE POEM CHALLENGE!! it has been very cool getting to see which one you pick as your favs... lets us see the poet thru the poets eye. keep em coming if ya have not done so yet. take care sweet-poet-gators jm |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
JM- You pose an interesting challenge... i shall respond, though as you say it will be difficult. =) This poem is truly magnificent. I remember a time when the poetic winds blew this way for me. i truly envy you for being able to feel this way about someone. i also envy you for being able to wirte the way you do! Your works are nothing short of fantastic. The one of yours i actually printed out because i LOVE it so much is "Blinded by your Beauty". It's the story of my life, and thanks for telling it so well! Congrats, and i hope your talented inspirations continue to be shared here. -Ethan Halo We all got somethin' we need to atone for. |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
LOL I just realized something! This "dragon" sure likes the "gator" a lot |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
Janet congrats to you. You are a gifted writter and I always enjoy reading your creations. Well done.Keep them coming |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Janet Marie~ Congratulations! I remember this one - I think it is one of the first ones I read when I joined! And, it is also one of my most favorites! I will have to do some serious thinking about mine to choose one.... 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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