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I Read The Words Of A Poet, Today (an attempt to say Thank You to Passions Poets) |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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I Read The Words Of A Poet, Today I read the words of a poet, today, and saw the world the poet's way. I saw the death of a poet's child, husband, wife, I saw the way a poet cried. I saw the pain a poet feels when love goes bad, goes away, or just turns sad. I saw the way a poet see's the sunlit sky, feels the breeze, the grass beneath bare feet, cool water in a brook, all at which the poet looks. I saw the way a poet smiles, the sparkle in the eye, felt the tremble in the chest, the tightness in the throat, the love that swelled the soul, the touch of a loved one's hand. I felt the ache of unfound words straining to sing in the poets way. I knew the joy of having written a wonderful piece, of loss of life, undying love, children, friends, God; of knowing I'd done my best, to hell with the rest this was from me, my heart, my soul, my words, the essence of me and nothing less. I read the words of a poet, today, and saw the world a poets way; and now I lay me down to sleep, to dream the dreams, that poets keep. w. james beard, jr. ...Passions is such a huge board. There are so many wonderful poems here and I have so little time that it's almost impossible to comment on more than just a small percentage so this is an attempt to say THANK YOU to all of the Poets on the Passionate Forums. I read far more than I comment on to read as many as I can when here. And THANK YOU all that read and manage to comment on mine, I know you have limited time also. jwesley [This message has been edited by jwesley (edited 11-05-2000).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A lovely tribute, jwesley! Corinne |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
jwesley, This was an excellent way to say thank you to all the poets who make Passions what it is my friend!! I loved the look at how poets see exceptional things in the world that others sometimes take for granted. Great writing!!  LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Interesting words from a fellow poet...James |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Did you ever read a poem and think, "Gosh, I wish I had written that!" ?? That's what I thought when I read this piece, jwesley. "I read the words of a poet, today, and saw the world the poet's way." Really loved the way you said all this ~ Take care, Rainydays |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Their poems are their window. . . and they let us look in. . . Excellent poem. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"and now I lay me down sleep, to dream the dreams, that poets keep." What a beautiful tribute in thanks to all who grace these wonderful boards James. It's amazing how many hearts are touched daily in this poetic world. Lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~J,...truly a masterpiece! Wonderful, wonderful write. It's so right on. Wow. Take care of yourself. *Peace. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a lovely tribute, James, to this wonderful place and all the wonderful people here! Denise |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
WOW standing up cheering doing back flips this is awesome everything about it is just yuh!! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Well, you did a fantastic job of letting us all know! Thank you! "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jwesley--You sure do know how to say thank you...thank you for being you. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
JW- I thank YOU - this is beautiful |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi James, This is so sweet of you to do, and yes this place called passions has many family members, it is a gift for any one to come and visit our home, for someone to leave passions with even just one good memory tucked away in their heart then it was so worth it to all of us to share our lives and feelings. I shall leave this post with a smile and a thank you for giving it to me. Beautiful work her I very much enjoyed. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This, James, is a jewel now firmly placed in your crown, for you have shared with all as well...and without you, we would none of us be the same... may you forever reign... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JWesley~ Said the poet, in his own way, "I read the words of a poet today, and saw the world the poet's way." No finer tribute given, than to know each poet gives us a look at life from their perspective ... and it is seen by another. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us all. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Very thoughtful, jwesley! Beautiful poem!! I really liked it!! sp  I won't go, I won't sleep, I can't breathe until you're resting here with me... |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Gee, I'm amazed and humbled by all the reads and kind words and again I thank you all for posting your hearts and souls for all to see and share. jwesley |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
jw, Bravo!! Excellent expression! Loved it. Marcy |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you, James - for the very important part you play in making these forums a great success..  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
J* Your comments and your poetry always touch my heart...I know that you words come from your heart without a shadow of a doubt...and now reading this I see that I was in fact correct in that opinion...Thank you for sharing yourself...the circle of poetry I suppose...share and it will be shared back...excellent writing and emotion~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thanks, my friends, for your kindness. jwesley |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Jwesley~ "I saw the way a poet smiles, the sparkle in the eye, felt the tremble in the chest, the tightness in the throat, the love that swelled the soul, touch of a loved one's hand." Straight to my heart......loved this one... -SEA |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Jwesley, thanks for sharing this. i wish i'd written it. It's superb. Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This is just simply a wonderful tribute and I for one really appreciate the thought. There's outstanding lines of heartfelt affection here and I loved every word of it. Keep'em coming when you can......I know what you mean by the time factor and all the wonderful work there is to read so we enjoy the time we have....I came back here after a long illness and I'm really glad to be back take care ethome |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
My thoughts exactly! (Just penned a lot better!) You captured what I have been feeling for a long time. Thank you for noticing, thank you for reading and writing and thank you for being a poet, in the true sense of the word. Trev. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
jwesley, and Thank You for being such a truly wonderful poet and friend to all here at Passions. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
jwesley, poems like this always put a smile on my face for the rest of the day. In it you have voiced what, I'm sure, so many of us think and feel. I would like to thank you for the time you spend reading and replying to my poems. Dee I wish you every happiness and pray you'll always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
You've done a great job at recognizing all the wonderful people here. I applaud you for your passion also. Ron Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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