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You've Touched My Heart - A Thank You to Everyone
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You've Touched My Heart - A Thank You to Everyone |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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*There has been so much incredible poetry that I've read this morning ... I just had to stop and write a little thank you to everyone here. I know I can't respond to each and every poem, but I sure wish I could! This is truly a wonderful haven, with such heart and warmth, and if you don't mind me saying this "one more time" ... I just love this place!  You've Touched My Heart - A Thank You to Everyone I'm sitting here just smiling, As I read your many lines, Your treasured hearts upon the page Are shared with thoughts from mine. I can't begin to tell you All the times I'd like to write, Just how your words have touched me, As I read through day and night. One moment, I am laughing At your wit and play on words, Another moment, sighing At the beauty you have shared. You take me, every one of you, Through journeys in my mind, You paint such glowing pictures, Where my fantasies unwind. I dance from post to post, not knowing What I'll find in store, From sadness to enlightenment ... Each leaves me wanting more. I never thought I'd find that I'd Take such delight to view, The many verses I have read, Since sharing here with you. It's in these walls, I find release, From daily life mundane, You've kept my mind alert and joyous, Helped to keep me sane! And though, in person, we've not met Not formally, that's so ... I find through words and comments, It's your heart, I've come to know. So thank you, for the lives you share, Each day upon this site, And know that when I read your words ... You've touched my heart tonight. /Kit McCallum |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Kit - I think I might be able to speak for a lot of people here when I say that you've done more than your share of touching hearts around here... not only with your poetry, but with your warm, caring heart! This is a beautiful tribute lady! HUGS C Read my Words. Read my Face. Don't just look at either. -C |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
and whatever would we do without you, our dear Kit?... applauding...you Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Kit, this was beautiful! I'm sure everyone will love it. Elizabeth Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near... hedeservesbetter@hotmail.com |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
and you brought a smile to my face Kit..  Thank you HUGS |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
What a great way to tell everyone, and of course, we all don't have the time or the stamina to respond to all the wonderful poems, and there are just so many of them! Thank you for posting this, quite appropriate and very much appreciated. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Kit-I will always hold true the words that "YOU" have not only touched me through your words but in your actions as well as you have so many times pulled me out of a state of sadness just by accepting so readily my little challenges and bringing them back with words so beautiful and so quickly that tears would well up in my eyes. Want to know a secret? I picked on you so much because "YOUR" words and "YOUR" verses reach me deeply each and everytime I read them and I was being greedy as I wanted "YOU" to pen some of them for me, though they were truely offered up for the masses to enjoy, I had the knowledge that for just a few moments, your poetic pen was writing for me or because of me. There, now do you know how much your pen and your heart have touched me deeply? Hugs to you my friend, never ever change please. You are the perfect you. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
And you have touched mine as well..gently...James |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Kit---I'm always at a loss when I try to explain this place to someone...it's made a big difference in my life. Thanks for the wonderful words...to you, and to everyone. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
thank you kit ..You have brightened our day with your lovely words..  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
awwwwwwwww.... hell, come over here and lemme plant a kiss on your cheek *smooch* oh and here, have one of these, too (((hug)))) *g.. you're so sweet! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Oh Kit, what a beautiful way to say thank you, and so well written too. Your words are a light that shine from your soul, and it's obvious to me, (and everyone knows I'm not the brightest star in the sky, more like a black hole!) that you have a gift. So I thank you personally, and on behalf of the hospital where I work. Because Kit I've often placed one of your poems on the notice board, for it's sheer beauty. Hospitals are such sterile places, they need all the help they can get, and you dear Kit give it in abundance. Take care Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ 'You've touched my heart tonight.' And though the sun is now shining brightly - right back to you in double measure, gal ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Well I was just reading this and noticed my heart started to pump a little faster on each line to the next so you've touched my heart too! For you ____________________________ When there's a poem to seek Your pen does speak Singing of your words In the morning like birds Is a melody of rhyme That stops all time And we love your kisses And your replies of Best wishes ____________________________ Kit press here for a secret message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don't tell anyone but I just love this place too! And it wouldn't be the same without you Now I know your not leaving And this is not some heavy breathing But I just had to say this to you And I want you to know it's true I'm getting a tingle in my toes Well here it goes……………. "Shhhh! He's gonna speak?!" Would you!!!……………Hey!?  All right who else is listening?!! Only Kit was to press that button. I guess I'll just give you a phone call later tonight!! He! He! Well I hope I didn't put you in suspense like "The Phonecall" you made in "Voices on the web" LOL Anyway I love you Kit Thanks for all of your wonderful reads my friend. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Kit - I feel I speak for more thanm myself - when 'we' say we're more than amply repaid but this absolute treasure of a poem. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Amazing poem Kit...but then YOU are an amazing poet and an amazing lady. YOU have added so much to Passions! I'm SO glad you joined the family.  |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Kit, this is so sweet. Thank you too. You always make our day here too.. Parker |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Kit, this is a keeper for me. There are no words. Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Kit, this is great. . . and you know that it wouldn't be the same around here without you!! -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
may I guess, no its not a guess, I think its truly YOU  and I am one of them...that's for sure.  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Kit, I feel the same way, often I see so many wonderful works, and find myself here far longer than I planned. You all brighten my heart, especially recently during hard times. It has meant a lot to have this wonderful place, and to know, even in a small way, all of the phenomenal people that I have met. Thanks to you, for all your wonderful words. Sandra |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Kit~ you are so special....this poem is so sweet! You are wonderful! -SEA |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Kit I have read your poem three times and you certainly are a special person. Count me in! Ariana |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
And so many times, you have touched mine, and I thank you for that Kit. This is so beautiful. Bonnie |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Your poetry always touches my heart, Kit! This is lovely! Denise |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
you've touched my heart as well so I thank you Kit! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kit--this is a lovely poem and you are a sweet heart! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
WOW! This is going to take me a while to catch up here, LOL! I'm absolutely stunned by so many incredible responses everyone, you've almost got me crying now ... stop that! ~Chris: Thank you so much for these beautiful words Chris! Now I promise not to tell anyone else ... but I also think "you" have a warm and caring heart, and I'm so grateful to be touched by it (shhhh, it'll be our little secret). ~Karilea: Thank you so much Karilea! Now I hope for whatever reasons, neither of us has to find that out, LOL! Thanks for the applause! ~Elizabeth: Thank you so much Elizabeth, your kind thoughts mean a great deal to me, much appreciation from my heart! ~RainbowGirl: I'm so glad I was able to bring a smile to your face, and thank you so much for the hug ... it brought a smile to mine! ~Kathleen: It's a bittersweet irony Kathleen, so many poems and too little time to read each and every one, though they are all indeed special and wonderful. Thanks so much! ~Mark: Oh Mark, I could never change if it means whatever I'm doing now brings me such a beautiful and heartfelt response as this. You are so sweet ... OK, time for a challenge my luminous friend! You pick the idea and the style, and I'll be there with bells on, writing just for you, lol! Thank you sooooo much for these sweet, sweet words Mark, you've touched my heart deeply. ~James: As you have so many times with your beautiful words also James ... thank you very much! ~Serenity: It is so very hard to explain to others what joys we receive from within these walls isn't it? Such an amazing comraderie develops, its just a blessing I think. So here's a special thanks to Ron, for enabling us to partake in it ... thanks so much Serenity! ~Victoria: Thank you for the kind words Victoria ... I truly appreciate your comments! ~Doreen: Smooches and hugs right back at ya Doreen (you're one of my "witty" ones that I so enjoy, but you know that right???) Thanks for the wonderful response! ~Marsha: What a wonderful comment Marsha! I've worked in hospitals, but more often, been a patient there more times than I can count ... and I do know what you mean. It warms my heart to think that you've posted one or two of my little verses, thank you so much for telling me! Maybe I should send you the poem I wrote for my family Doctor's retirement ... it's waaaay too long to post here, LOL! ~Marge: I so enjoy your responses Marge, thank you! As I write this, the sun has set yet again, and I know I'll still find one more treasure of yours to read before I head to sleep, so I'll be sending this right back at "you" all over again, lol! ~Insect: Among a few others here, I think this must go down in history as one of my most creative and sweet responses received yet! You've left me utterly speechless, and a great big smile on this face of mine. Thank you for the delightful poem, and may I say "best wishes" to you, my suspenseful friend! ~Wilfred: Oh, thank you so much Wilfred! I'm amply repaid by your beautiful words, I will treasure them! ~Sharon: I'm so glad I came out of hiding too Sharon! This place has given me so much, it's hard to imagine being without all you wonderful people. Without you realizing it, it was reading poems from you and Nan on the main site that gave me the courage to come into the forums. I'm so very grateful to you both! ~Parker: I so appreciate your kind words Parker, and doubly enjoy reading yours as well. Thank you soooo much! ~Kethrey: There need not be any words Kethrey ... I just appreciate your presence, thank you! ~Sven: Ahhh Sven ... it would not be the same without one of your romantic poems either, my interviewer friend ... thanks so much! ~Charisma: This was so sweet Charisma, thanks so much for the beautiful words and pictures, truly lovely indeed! ~Sandra: It is truly a wonderful place Sandra, and I too find myself here long after I've promised myself I will log off and call it a night. The hearts in this haven truly shine ... thanks so much! ~SEA: Oh, you are so kind SEA, thank you so much for the lovely thoughts ... I greatly appreciate them! ~Ariana: Welcome to Passions Ariana! This really is a remarkable place, and I thank you so much for stopping in for a read, much appreciation to you! ~Bonnie: Oh Bonnie ... the feeling is mutual for sure. I've enjoyed many heartfelt reads under your posts, both here and on the main site. Thank you so much! Much appreciation and best wishes, /Kit |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
LOL, you snuck in while typing my novel up above ladies! ~Denise: I'm so glad I can touch your heart Denise, I so appreciate every one of your responses, they mean a great deal to me! ~Rosebud: Seems there's a lot of this going around Rosebud! I'm so glad you enjoyed the read, thank you! ~Martie: You've made me smile Martie ... so many of my journeys have been through your beautiful and touching words ... thank you! Much appreciation to you all, /Kit |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
The day that I found this place will always be special to me....you've penned many of the "why's" here...your heart shined in this piece Kit...tis beautiful~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes, I know how you feel, but you wrote it a lot better than I could have to express it |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Okay my friend, here is your challenge. It must be an acrostic spelling my full name "Mark Christopher Bohannan" and it must be about a cowboy in the rodeo. There ya go, the clock is ticking on this one. Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention...it must have at least one graphic attached. LOL |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Evening Kit, In my eyes, you are one precious woman to write something this from your heart. Thank you Kit, you are special. Bill |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Kit~ Your words say a lot and you should know you've touched us too...well done with this, such a wonderful tribute to all at passions Love ya Kit Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Butterflies: Thank you so much Butterflies! I too am grateful for the day I found this haven! Thanks for the lovely words. ~Passing Shadows: I'm glad the feeling is mutual regarding this place Passing Shadows. 'Tis a wonderful place to be, and thank you! ~Mark: LOL! Well the challenge was put forth and I accepted, my good man! Thanks for so much fun!!! /pip/Forum42/HTML/001602.html ~Bill: These are such lovely words Bill, thank you so much for penning them! ~Tracie: Thank you so much Tracie ... I always appreciate seeing your responses, very grateful! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Kit-- you brought a tear to my eye and left me a bit speechless. but i'll try to post something that makes some sort of sense. this is beautiful! i love this place too. within these walls i've found acceptance, love and peace. who would have known that all that could be accomplished in one site on the net?! as for you my friend--you are such a doll! even when i posted a poem that was VERY hard for me to write (Moment of Truth) you accepted me for who I was. For that and for many other reasons I thank you. With a heart pure gold and a soul that is truly poetic...my heart smiles to you. take care. amy "The head learns knew things, but the heart forever more practices old experiences" |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear Kit, For all you've reaped from others, you have given ten fold in warmth, exquisite poetry, and kindness. This is a beautiful tribute, dear friend. Hugs Liz |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Kit, you cannot know what you mean to me personally. I can honestly say I don't know a thing about you and yet just to see your name on a poem or a response puts a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart. You are a true friend I've never even met and I appreciate you and that fact that you are part of us very much |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
It's hard to come in on the tail end of a thread like this because it has all been said. The responses here are proof that you have also touched many hearts. Take care! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hey Eagle.. There IS no tail end to a post like this one - We just keep on recycling this wunnerful stuff.. Because we want to keep on hearing it...  |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
As it should be Nan, as it should be. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Amy: Oh Amy, I think you're gonna make me cry .. that was so beautiful, thank you for these lovely words, and know that you have my support always, that will never change. Hugs to you! ~Liz: Thank you so very much Liz. You know, you're the only one I actually "have" met formally (well at least through voice, lol). I so appreciate the friendship that we've developed, your words bring me a smile as always my twin, thank you! ~Balladeer: Smiling here Michael ... I think I do know how you feel, for what you've expressed here, is returned back to you in equal measure from this side. And you my friend, "do" know me ... for you've read and responded to so many of my poems ... they "are" me (well, all except "The Creature" LOL)! You've touched my heart deeply with these words, and I thank you Michael. ~EagleOne: Thank you EagleOne, it's amazed me that it's gone this length, but I am so very appreciative, for it's the reason I wrote this piece initially ... it's a wonderful place full of exceptional people, with the warmest of hearts! ~Nan: LOL Nan ... thanks for recycling this one last time, and for being "you" ... I so appreciate your thoughts and friendship. ~EagleOne: Much appreciation to everyone, /Kit |
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Alan Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
Kit, your are right this is a wonderful place to spend time. This poem is just as wonderful. alan |
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