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Poet deVine
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0 posted 2000-11-20 12:12 PM


*A note of explanation. I have a dear friend who sometimes gives me a challenge phrase to use to write a poem. Yesterday, he gave me "she hid in the shadows of the giants". I thought and thought and suddenly, this poem was written. I dedicate it to all those who think their work is not worthy to be here, for I feel that way myself. Passions has an incredible roster of writers and I am so glad to stand here 'in the shadows of the giants'! This is dedicated to all of you - each member - you are all giants in my eyes.



She hid in the shadows of the giants
who wrote images with such ease
She labored to pen her poetry
trying hard to always please

Simple phrases, simple rhymes
no fancy words did she impart
This simple poet could only write
from the depth of her simple heart

Magnificent words abounding
Twenty times ten amassed in this place
offerings of such distinction
they put tears on her envious face

As each poet stepped into the light
to proclaim their poem most unique
She remained in their shadows
holding back, she did not speak.

Within this shadow of greatness
she shields her weary eyes
and feels breath of those who write
the words that evoke such sighs

Rejoice in the words of the giants
Always give them their glory due
but leave room for the simple words
for they are important too.




© Copyright 2000 Poet deVine - All Rights Reserved
WhtDove
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1 posted 2000-11-20 12:21 PM


Simple phrases, simple rhymes
no fancy words did she impart
This simple poet could only write
from the depth of her simple heart


The best words come from one's heart. And a heart like yours it just don't get any better than that!

This is fantastic Sharon! For you've written from me too.

<*\\\><

I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

I don't question YOUR existance - GOD


serenity blaze
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2 posted 2000-11-20 12:33 PM


"She", sharon, is a giant in herself...incredible, and you, good lady, cast a GIANT shadow....lovely love to you!
Lighthousebob
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3 posted 2000-11-20 12:35 PM


You have expressed my thoughts so very amply... I do feel like I am in the shadows of some great giants here at Passions.  Bob <><
Irie
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4 posted 2000-11-20 01:16 AM


quote:
This simple poet could only write
from the depth of her simple heart


That is how I write. Most of the time, I find it difficult to write anything else if it doesn't come straight from the heart!

I adore this piece Sharon!

And yes, there are MANY fantastic poets here at Passions, and in my book, you're one of them!  


~Sheri

"The things that come to those that wait may be the things
left by those who got there first"



Dark Angel
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5 posted 2000-11-20 01:30 AM


Sharon, I really enjoyed this piece, a wonderful tribute to Passions poets  


Rejoice in the words of the giants
Always give them their glory due
but leave room for the simple words
for they are important too

so very true!

Maree



"If my words could blanket the skies
and fill every corner and crevice of
this earth, still this won't be enough"
"Maree Russo"

Craig
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Posts 444

6 posted 2000-11-20 04:06 PM



You all look pretty tall to me.

Craig

Your biggest (smaller) fan.


Yes, I admit your general rule. That every poet is a fool:
But I myself may serve to show it. That every fool is not a poet.


Lone Wolf
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Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA
7 posted 2000-11-20 08:21 PM


PdV,

I really like this one.  Very well said.  There is a ton of wonderful poetry out there just waiting to be discovered.  

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

Balladeer
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8 posted 2000-11-20 08:27 PM


The biggest giant on this site is your heart, deVine one  
Denise
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9 posted 2000-11-20 09:26 PM


I can relate to this one very well, Sharon! Great poem!!

Denise

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10 posted 2000-11-21 01:04 PM


Quit trying to crawl in with us munchkins... you ARE a poetic giant! *S*
Michael
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11 posted 2000-11-21 01:19 PM


Sharon, I've always said the true measure of any poem is the sincerity behind it - the feeling that went into writing it if you will.  I could write perfect poetry all day long according to some people's poetic standards but what good would that be if no "feelings" were conveyed to the readers.  Good poetry starts in the heart, not in iambics or meter or syllable counts and I will be the first to say there are MANY MANY great poets here, yourself included...  Wonderful poem, btw.


Michael

CocoBaci
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12 posted 2000-11-21 01:31 PM


"Within the shadows of greatness
She shields her weary eyes
And feels breath of those
Who write the words that evoke such sighs"

PDV.. you captured my thoughts as well



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Christopher
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13 posted 2000-11-21 06:04 PM


Sharon - Bal said it exactly (we're agreeing too often here Mike...) Your heart is one of the things which kept me coming back here and turned this into a home rather than a visit. You rock lady (and roll too!  )
Sven
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14 posted 2000-11-21 06:54 PM


This is excellent. . . and surely must also stand with all of the other "giants". . .



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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Jamie
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15 posted 2000-11-21 10:44 PM


Once again you have shown that great poems come not from strength of words, but from the  strength of heart. The greatest are those whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of their own. You are one of those giants.


Jamie

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".


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