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To ALL Passionate POETS |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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Take the time and consider... Everyone at one point Was new within this place We might have known a name But not each others face Just think of how you felt When you had made a post And it went unnoticed And did the Passionate coast It quickly took a dive With zero replies And plummeted the page All to your surprise So just take a moment To think how others feel Post a little comment And give em some appeal No reason for a post To go without reply Really hurts your feelings Leaves you wanting to cry Take a moment of time Show consideration Take a moment to read A poets new creation I've seen so many say How welcome they did feel It's all because we took the time To say WELCOME a great deal! I would really like to see everyone open up a poet they haven't read before. Take the time to welcome them to the Forums. Too many posts are going on the back pages, with VERY little to NO replies at all. With as many poets as we have here, there really is no reason for this. This really is not fair to the other poets. So think about it, if this was you, how you would feel if your poem was the one taking the dive? [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 09-27-2000).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Rebecca - very good point to be made here - I know I don't always have the time to post an encouraging word, but I will try to be better. Good poem, incidently. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Ditto'ing what LJA said. Will try harder. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent. . . I always try to respond to new members. . . and to current memeber's poems that might have been missed the first time. . . Great point!!  --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
You're so right, it's a very good point. I will try to respond to poets that I've not read before. This by the way is an excellant poem, thanks for giving me a nudge. Take care Marsha |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Y'know...I should have posted this in the "what I like about YOU" thread---but I do remember a time, not so long ago, on a very depressed night when I kept posting one depressing poem after another (WHO ME?) And I also remember ONE VERY PERSISTANT WHITE DOVE, chirping, behind each and every post,and this little bird did not give up until she made me smile.....that's what I like about you, 'becca...((((((hugs)))))) You are truly "God's Cheerleader." AND IT'S GENUINE. |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Hi WHd.......it's a good point you make here........I hang out mostly at the pub.....and sometimes try out the open forum......but things move so fast there that poems dissapear quickly...may be NEWBIES as Devine calls them should be encouraged to post in say the pub first where people get more time to respond because there are fewer posts......and then when the've got confidence move on over. Open can be a pretty daunting place and your right no or few responses can dent your ego a bit. Just a thought....I'll try more thanx for the nudge. jon |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
I agree with you 100 percent and I try, though I would love to respond to everyone, I'll just try harder. I really loved your poem |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm SO glad I'm not a POET. *G* I'd hate to have to feel guilty for checking out my favorites first and HOPING I have time left over to read more before the librarian kicks me out or my boss kicks my backside. *G* But since this was addressed to POETS, this suthern belle can just keep sashaying on. *G* Seriously, I once tried very hard to welcome all newbies... but then I was on all day, every day then and work only interrupted every now and then *S*. Now most of my posting is done from a dinosaur where I can't see the opening folder and don't know if it's a first post or a 200th... (I was gone a while and thought Kit was a newbie - wrong! *S*) I remember being new... and I remember posting poems that got 2 replies. I also remember replying and replying and replying. And I'll confess that it really gets my goat (borrowed from LJA's herd *G*) when I DO get the chance to experience a new poet and find whining and complaining about the popularity of others. I realize the intro pages refer to the forums as instant gratification, but they really don't offer that. The people who garner numerous responses regularly are those who've built a reputation one poem and one response at a time. I don't think Shakespeare himself would have much luck if he came in and posted a gem and then sat back to wait for the applause. Of course it's hard to wait... but the time waiting for someone to reply to your poems lessens dramatically if you start replying to others and you also develop an audience who thinks of you as something other than a catchy title or an interesting name. So... I do like your poem... and I apologize for the long-winded reply. On second thought... now I can blame you for not having much time left online today... it's all your fault I'm not responding to every poet! *G* |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Whtdove, I like you poem and I agree with your sentiments, but it is difficult to balance the needs of others with the reason why I'm here at passions. When I fist came to passions I posted in Dark which was a much smaller forum. Here on open the poems do go by so fast and I have seen poems I wanted to read but haven't had the time. Plus there are so many good poets here, you ARE going to read the established ones because you know what they can offer you. I think this should be a discussion for philosophy 101. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Suthern made me remember..lol...my SECOND post (everyone is nice for the first...LOL) but my second? If I recall correctly, I believe that I replied to my own...and I quote: "I guess you had to be there." LOL, and luv to all..... |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Good job Rebecca! Of course another way to make sure your poem is read by MILLIONS (and I do mean that!) is to post it on the main site. Ron will be doing an update soon so now is the time to do it!  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
LOL, I thought I was mostly ignored when I came here many moons ago...as my poetry was pretty lame and sophomoric. So I read and responded and read some more...now even 'Deer thinks I have a chance...at least, he hasn't slammed the door in my sunny face! Thanks for the reminder Rebecca...'sides, my muse is still out there sitting on someone else's shoulder... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
My dear Rebecca, HI!! I've been so busy with the kids you just wouldn't believe it....I try to get in here as often as I can to read everyone,just not enough hours in my days any more.....I'll do better I promise, and I loved this poem, it really does hurt to write out a part of myself to have it slip by unnoticed -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
You know I had this as a differnt title! I saw it going slowly, so I went back and changed it to this, KNOWING it would catch people's attention! It's not just replying to new people, but even some of the older members are experiencing this too. All members can experience their poems sinking with 1, 2 or no replies. How about when you start, start on the last PAGE? Take a look in Open #9 on the back pages, and tell me how many went to the back with zero replies. Anyone care to take me up on that challenge?? Actually someones first post gets recognized. This morning, I went to the back page #8 here, and moved 3 poems up that had NO replies at all. I saw more with 1 reply, maybe 2 replies. I actually posted (a poor attempt at that), the other day, and you know what? It sunk without so much as an acknowledgement. And I've been here OVER a YEAR! Elizabeth did find it and reply, she still remains the ONLY one. It wasn't so much the poem (which sucked), but what I was trying to do by posting it. We don't need to see the flashing folder Suthern, as much as seeing that BIG PLUMP ZERO, and take a moment to read and reply. I understand we all have our favorites here, I do also. But instead of FIRST reading theirs, why can't you open up one with less replies first? Actually there are some really GOOD poems going by unnoticed! Yes, it's fast paced, and YES, we can find all the excuses in the world why we DON'T... You still have to remember how it would feel if it were you! Suthern I don't mind your long winded reply at all, you made a very good point! The newer people aren't going to get as much gratification as the older members. You do need to get out there and reply, and make a name for yourself! Karen I really didn't know I helped you like that, and you brought to me a smile tonight! Thanks sweetie! and BIG HUGS!To all the rest I didn't mention here, thank you for taking the time to read it and respond, and thank you for trying to make it better for others. We are know as PASSIONATE POETS for a reason! Right? |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful poem Rebecca and truly genuine and wise words to live by within these walls of Passions. And Suthern, ROFL ... I was a newbie once ... I loved that comment, LOL! It's so important to try to read new poets ... I try to read at "least" one new poet each time I'm online, because there is so much wonderful talent coming in daily, it's truly amazing. If we all broaden our horizens, we'll all benefit. A new friend you reply to today, may be the one to find "your" poem on page 4 and bring it bubbling back to the top tomorrow!  Keep writing everyone, and I'll keep reading and responding to as many as I possibly can ... I just love this place! Thanks for the wonderful reminder Rebecca! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
So true..but most are very nice to new poets..i know most extended a warm welcome when i arrived about a month ago... |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
At one time I tried to respond to as many posts with 0 responses as I could. I haven't done this lately. *hangs head in shame* I guess I should start the habit again as soon as I can. Thanks for the reminder and the thoughts. My name isn't Baby, and I don't want to cyber. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thanks you all! As I arrive here this morning, I'm finding zero replies on the second page. And these are not new poets! I hope everyone reads this, and will at least try. Thank you all for your understanding! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
being Alice in Wonderland and walking directly into the mirror... I shall hereby do the following: attempt to respond with replies by going to the back pages first [handily, most computers show where you visited last as they are highlighted......] and then I hereby vow to NOT post any of my own until I have satiated myself in reading and responses... I do so solemnly vow...even when my muse is banging me over my head with poetic verse... < !signature--> Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 09-28-2000).] |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Your right, we all have our favorite poets and we look for their gems first. There could be one blinking in our face and we will pass it by. I will try to respond more to the new poets as I had that feeling of being overlooked. I penned my "Disappointed" and got numerous responses. I've noticed that if your new, state that you are leaving Passions, or your new, you get quite a bit of responses. Someone said earlier that many of us do not have the time to respond to all the post here at Passions. With a full work day and then playing with my kids, I often find myself replying late at night or when I have a spare moment at work. It's not easy, but I will try to respond more to those poets who have less that 3 responses. Thanks for the gentle nudge. Garfield |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You alluded to something very important, Rebecca....the TITLE! With sooooo many poems, it really should be something that grabs the potential reader. Perhaps more thought should be given to the title that we give to our poems...maybe as much time as the poem itself. When I am perusing an index of poetry (on paper), the title is what pulls me in...if the title is weak, uninteresting, the poem doesn't get read. I try to read as much as I can here in Passions, but it is getting harder and harder every day. But we can all read at least one poem from a newbie or one that has little or no replies. I'd really like to see more interesting titles though! [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 09-28-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
ggrn3 sadly you're right. When someone says good-bye it perks everyone right up to take notice! That's exactly what I'm trying to PREVENT with this! I know how discouraging it can be to feel so left out you think why bother. I'm not noticed anyway. That's not a good feeling to have. We shouldn't have to say GOOD-BYE to get noticed! I really appreciate you trying to respond to those with little replies! You will make some poet VERY HAPPY! Denise, I agree, our titles have a lot to do with it too. But hey there are always going to be those we just can't find a smashing title to. I've started looking at just the numbers of replies. NO NAMES...I've read some really good ones today, that only had a couple replies. I'm sad to see a lot more of our older members haven't responded yet. All I can say is I've tried, and I can't make anyone partake in this, or reply to any others than they have. But I can make a difference ONE POEM AT A TIME! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
~Rebecca~ I couldn't agree more! I am so glad that you wrote this poem as a reminder to all of us. I especially try to reply to new poets here to encourage them, but even I have my favourites and sometimes don't reply to others who are lesser known as often as I should. I will definately try to post many replies equally.Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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jlocke Member
since 2000-09-10
Posts 169CC,TX |
Hey, You are correct. People needed encouragement and to feel accepted. I recently read one poet who wrote her last poem because she did not feel she received enough replies. At the end she thanked those that did reply. She had more people replying to her than I have. I'm happy with just one reply, because that way I know that someone read it. Even if they hated it, I'm still happy. But, I guess some people need more. Yes, when I posted my first poem I was so happy to get a reply. It made me feel so good. So, I try, with the limited time online I have, to always welcome newer poets, and to reply to as many poems as I can regardless of the poet's name. Love is the law, love under will. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Melissa I thank you for trying and understanding! jlocke that's just what I mean! Now she has all these replies, because she said good-bye. It shouldn't be that way. I'm glad you're happy, I think most here would be really discontented with it. Thank you for your understanding as well! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Hey Angel, this is a great poem hon, and I am so glad you wrote it. Thanks for the reminder and I will certainly try my best! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thanks DA, I hope everyone will try! |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
a tender reminder for us all...thank you..will try my darnest best.... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Oh soo true Whitedove, thanks for reminding me and all those that need to be a bit more caring!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
yeah I know how it feels. still I do try to reply as many as I can And I agreewith you There are enough colours in the world, To paint your own dreams, You won't get them, Till you try. |
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jinxed Member
since 2000-09-27
Posts 86 |
well....as a NEWBIE four times over *curtisies and aplogizes for the many name changes*....i have always been welcomed with open Passions Arms(even as a new poet before anyone realized who i was)....so I say, although there is never a time when improvement doesn't help, I think we have a terrific bunch here |
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susanbartee Member
since 2000-08-15
Posts 119Channelview, TX USA |
The poem was great and the message is clear. I don't get to get online much anymore, but still do every chance I get at work. Usually lunch time and I don't have a computer at home. I know I like responses as everyone else does. I have really read some great poetry here and felt things in my heart I never thought another's words could do to me. I, too will respond more to the ones with little or no replies first and before I ever post one of my own. Thanks for the reminder to us all. |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
Ouch, I feel so guilty every one . I'd like to officialy appologise as I have been reading very few poems at all recently not only newbies, but oldies to . I will try and read more, but being a student takes it's tole . Nice poem . ...Sorry again . I will never forgive myself for this . L.of.L. Tom . Don't try, do or do not, there is no try . - Master Yoda - |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Excellent acknowledgement of the sitauation, Whitedove...I can definitely relate but I know that all I have to do spend more time reading others pieces....but to tell you the truth, I really don't mind having a little bit of posts because I know that poets do read my stuff but don't post...which I have no problem with. I basically post back to the ones who've posted to me and wonder around to read and post on poems of poets that didn't post on mine. All in all I don't spend much time on Passions cause I don't have much time and I try to post whatever I can because now I don't have my computer anymore. But thanks for this great and well-thought-out piece and have a great day. Nathan |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I know in my heart, that many write not for the reasons of being famous or any of that but simply to have someone respond. Even if they only let the poet know they have read it. How else would someone really know? Good point, Rebecca, and so needed! Kathleen |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
i agree wholeheartedly..have been known to ask a friend to bump me back up just so i can get a 2nd reply  will keep this in mind when i get a few mins to read..at least one new poet a day thanks for the reminder! hugs,dg theres no such thing as a failure who keeps trying--coasting to the bottom is the only disgrace. -j popper |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
I am new inhere, and I do my best... but everyone is new for me, that gives me an excuse to run from the one to the other poem. but unfortunally I haven't the time to sign them all. I read so much inhere, learned so much in the short time that i come inhere. and its great to have comments and feeling welcome inhere.....thank you all |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wow everyone was I surprised to see this was revived. I thought it was dead. Thank you all for taking the time to read it and respond. But most of all for those of you who are understanding to how others might feel. Angelswing forgive yourself! ok |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
WhtDove- You speak such truth here. Nobody likes to feel overlooked or insignificant. I've been trying to work the back pages more and read those poets who are unfamiliar to me. I thank you so much for your loyal responses to my poems. You have saved many of them from an early death. I appreciate you. -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
indeed! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Our WhiteDovie left us *gifts of wisdom*, such as this~ And while I am remembering Rebecca on this anniversary of her birth-of-day .. I visited her beautiful website, which is still active~ http://www.geocities.com/whtdove377/ What a lovely spirit of love flew into our lives on the wings of White Dove~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - noles1@totcon.com |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thanks Marge M |
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