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Balladeer - Shield of Faith
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Balladeer - Shield of Faith |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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I seem to have caught Sven's Sickness and I say to him,"A pox on you Sir Sven for passing on your passion'd plague. Now when am I going to sleep?" Still! gonna write it all out until the cure comes Constant is the word I use, to describe his charm And faithful comes to mind, faith rests within his arm Peaceful is his countenance, when all around travails Giving faith as sustenance, when all the world bewails Holding out the shield of hope, holding it so high Giving faithful shelter for all who're passing by Never-changing always the same Constancy his middle name Gifted by God to this place To help and comfort in life's race Covering the many faults of the sundered few Making every allowance, humility shows through Protects the weak, in his care help and hope is found Deep compassion rich and rare, through his words abound Giving strength to the hopeless, those who have fallen Lifting up the weary, their virtues he's extolling Constancy his middle name Faithfulness is his game God given strength, to ease and care To raise those beaten, in despair Slings and arrows will not pierce, while his shelter reigns Giving up all to people, he's finding unsought gains His shield held high for all to see, his power radiates Drawing all to victory, while love communicates Holding tight the values that make the world less drear Hold high the shield of faith, compassionate Balladeer. < !signature--> Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau [This message has been edited by Kethry (edited 11-28-2000).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey! picnic partner! what a wonderful tribute to the Balladeer and I know he's going to just love it...good stuff flowing from your pen!! I love it and whine not? ...................................a chilled bottle of liebrafamilch....umm umm...oh you can get'em going on that can't ya....ethome |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Splendid poetry from a splendid person for a splendid personality... regards to you, O Kethry, Sudhir |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Bravo.. I can think of few who deserve this more! It's a wonderful testimony of praise for Balladeer. Thanks for posting it.< !signature--> What is that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the words I have read in my life. Walt Whitman [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 11-28-2000).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
He is indeed a cornerstone of Passions...and probably one of the most compassionate people I've ever run across.... Kethry, you've done him proud... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
WE love when you WRITE ON Keth... and when ya honor one of our most loved poets we applaud ya... this is perfect and so true Constant is perfect word ... his warmth, sincerity, sense of humor and his wisdom of heart are indeed a constant in passions and our hearts as well wonderful gesture Keth great poetry later-write-on-gator  jm |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Friends, thanks for responding, in this instance I was only the instrument, to pen what was so blatantly obvious to me, I was surprised no one (except Sven, who gave it to me) had done it first. Be well Kethry. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Brilliant Kethry. . . just brilliant. . . You've really done well with this. . . it's excellent. . .  ----------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kethry--You've written this so perfectly...Balladeer will be so please...He is wonderful and so are you! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Great write Kethry...fits him to a tee, too. jwesley |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Jeez, Kethry, I don't know what to say....there aren't many times that I am at a loss for words but, uh, I'm stammering here! I don't recall EVER receiving a tribute this warm, sincere, kind and accurate. LOL!! Lynne, if my arms were 1500 miles longer, I would thank you properly but, until I can save up the air fare, you'll just have to settle for my sincerest and warmest thanks. I appreciate and value your friendship very much and my thanks to all the kind and generous poet who have responded. Thank you all..... |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Kethry-A very befitting poem for someone who never ceases to amaze me by warming the heart with his sincere words. Very nicely done. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!What a delightful way to get to know all of you. Wonderful writing. I loved the read and the love you show for this unual man. Thank you so very much. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. [URL=http://path2riches.com]http://path2riches.com |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I hope they dont find the cure Kethry... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Thanks everyone, Sven, - brilliant just like him. Martie - He is wonderful i'nt he. jwesley - I hope it is him to a tee(shirt that is preferably wet... mmmm) Gemini, - He never ceases to amaze me too. Startime - I agree he is an unual man but I think he's missing us. Paula, - yes I'm absolutely sick that the mirror reflecting him is so far away. 'Deer - you know I would do anything for you, this write is just a small token of my outstanding love and respect for you. Be well Kethry< !signature--> Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau [This message has been edited by Kethry (edited 11-29-2000).] |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
I'm not sure I understand this... I think I need the Toerag interpretation....  but really Kethry -- a very nice tribute to a great guy. Hate is a dead thing. Who of you would be a tomb? -Kahlil Gibran |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Reb, lol and I'm sure Toerag could give you an accurate one. I like my version better. Live well Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kethry, firstly forgive me for being tardy, very tardy with my reply. But I really do have an excuse, and it's true, would I lie, well possibly, but only to my sisters whom deserve it. So before I give the excuse let me say this is one brilliant, sincere and wonderful write from you. As always, very very fine, and I'd say it's one of your best.  Now the excuse, firstly, I've had work piling up on my desk that I really had to finish. So I stayed off the puter as much as I could yesterday. And the rest of MBOOPAS, I beat them all with sticks to keep them on track!! Then when I finally did get on The puter wouldn't accept my replies, it was obviously having a sulk. So am I forgiven? Pretty please! Thank you love! And for that I shall have to see what I can do. I did say I love it didn't I? Because I do! Take care Slushy Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Slushy, Mushy, I always forgive you for being late, for being strong, for being Mushy,for everything. Besides you write such lovely things to make up for it. Thanks for responding, the write is fine 'cause the 'Deer is fine. Live well Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Kethry~ My dear friend, BRAVO!!!!!! I love this. You have written a beautiful testament to friendship here, and I know that it couldn't go to a more deserving person than our wonderful Balladeer! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! 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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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Terry, he is wonderful isn't he. Live well Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
a Christmas bump for the Flirt... |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Yes, he is and more. Wonderful, Kethry. "Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell." Joan Crawford |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
Aww thats so cute... he must be a swell guy! whats else can i say?  ) |
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Lana Member
since 2000-12-26
Posts 68 |
who is this guy! |
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