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Passions Gallery--A Visit from The Muses
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Passions Gallery--A Visit from The Muses |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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the Gallery is dark as he walks it one last time save for the lights that shine on each portrait each one done with sincerity, warmth, and love a "Thank You" to people of love and light painters and poets friends and inspirations weaver of words he spins around, having heard the voice but, finding no one, he moves on weaver of words surely now, he heard that and, turning, cannot believe his eyes he sees them, four beings clothed in white, one of them speaks weaver of words, knight and singer, do not fear we mean you no harm that is not our purpose here calm your heart and listen I am Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry these are my sisters Erato, Muse of the Poetry of Love Polyhymnia, Muse of the Songs to the gods and Euterpe, Muse of Lyric Poetry we come to bring you a message messages from your creations they wish to tell you how they see you for you have seen into their hearts they now wish to see you as well and offer their thanks Superb at writing poetry he's a dream come true Very original, he is fantastic at what he can do Effortlessly, he seems to paint a poetic portrait Never less than stunning, his are all first rate Passion burning soft in heart, as he scribes away to impart the thought, the feel the touch of real a touch of art A gentle giant of a man WIth a heart as big as all outdoors His cup runneth over with understanding and compassion In his hands, the strength of the wind, the warmth of the sun He weaves the fabric of Romance into the finest silk An author who captivates the souls of others A gentle poet who contributes through his own work Giving to the recognition of others A Romantic dreamer, great listener and friend Sensual and intelligent, heart compassionate Strong enough to be tender in a moment of need Wise enough to let go when he wants to hold on He is a gracious friend and poet Reaching, teaching benevolence With gentle disclosure and empathy Indeed, he is all knowing Stalwartly gallant and masterful Intuitive and talented A devoted craftsman who continually Strives to innovate in his writing Tender heart of most treasure gold One truly deserving of love in all its apsects For all the subtle meanings found in the word so true I do believe the word "gentleman" applies to you Then they dissappeared as quickly as they came And he smiled as the words still played in his mind He whispered a soft "Thank You" to each portrait as he passed Opened the door, walked through, and closed it. . . *The Passions Gallery is now closed* ------------------------------------------------------------------ < !signature--> That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl [This message has been edited by Sven (edited 12-30-2000).] |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh**sigh* tears fall freely as I read the words of a man I have learned to love from the first I saw the wonderful way he showed his love for all his poetic friend. This is so very touching and beautiful, dear Sven, and very much reveals the man you are. I have been truly blessed to read your wonderful words. *sigh* Oh that the Passions Gallery is closed. *sigh* oh thank you dearest of men. Much love and a New Years kiss from me to you Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://www.voy.com/7622/ http://www.powerpoems.com |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I do believe I saw a rainbow of portraits a touch of light a gift of might a romantic soul one with a goal I do believe I saw Svengali and of his work I say "thank God he gave his all and gave his word and gave a line that shall be heard"... and I thank Sven once again for being who he is and then I shut off the Gallery light.... till morning come and then we shall all visit Sven.... |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thanks to Marsha, Sunshine, Wilfred Yeats, Marge, jmlee, Seymour Tabin, butterflies_don't_cry, Kit McCallum, Tara Simms, Aimster, doreen peri, hoot_owl_rn, kaile, Kethry, Nan, catalinamoon, tracie66, Irish Rose, Cerenity and Lone Wolf for contributing lines to this poem. . . My friends, it has been my honor and privlege to present this series to you. . . thank you for your support of it and for reading. . . thank you to all of the poets presented in the Gallery, you are all wonderful people, poets and friends, I hope to learn more from all of you and I wish you all nothing but love and light in your lives. . . Thank you Passions. . . again, the Gallery is closed. . .  ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sven my dear friend only my fellow poets would understand that reading this made me cry, you truly are a most magnificent, soft, tender hearted man and a true friend to all thank you my friend for some most wonderful tributes and a well kept gallery which we will always remember and treasure.....Tender heart of most treasured gold Love and ~HUGS~ floating your way always Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Tracie, don't cry...Sven shall always be here and/or in the archives...so rejoice...he shall always live... |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
*applause* What a time we have had in the gallery...with beautiful portraits of us all...and what an ending to it! Wonderful, wonderful work, Sven!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Of gentle giants and muses dance The gallery is secure in the caretaker's hand Sven~ We are the ones who thank you profusely for this presentation. You can rest assured it will not close *Hugs* to you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh Sven, I love this, the muses have indeed described a wonderful poet. You are all those things, and more. Thank you for all of your support and all your beautiful writing. Luv, Erato (my alter ego) |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, All good things must end, I suppose this is better than most, so it needs to close but as long as one poet lives and breathes here this work is enshrined in memory and tears and thanksgiving rises from the depths of my pen as I go to the archives and read them again the gallery closed, I understand this for the work you completed, I offer a kiss  Well done, my friend this has no end laugh loud, be proud you touched passion's crowd. Kethry Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon. |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Sven, You are truly the Eternal Knight in the opulant gallery of poetry. In this kingdom you have become one with, the Lords honor you in awe, and the Ladies offer you sweet whispers of dreams yet to be dreamt. You are an exquisite writer, and you fill my days with longings to read more. Much love, Elise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thanks to all of you for your wonderful replies. . . you are the reason the Gallery exists. . . and why it continues. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
im sorry for the late reply but looks like my habit of searching through the archives(?) paid off in this case... simply breathtaking.. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Sven, I can't find any words just feelings, wonderful emotions, I love the person you are, 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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The insights you have given us into the poets of passions were all written with a loving hand... may the muses continue to be kind to you. *S* |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
lovely sven and thank you very much for including us in your poems..you did a superb job..with your pen of passion.. HUGS~V~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey buddy you're on a roll and I have to tell ya all those comments were right smack on! Yes I love the gallery and I praise you for creating it. What a fine tribute it is to the spirit of Passions itself as a place where decent honest and loving people go....thank you my friend.... ethome |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
And it will always stand as a shining moment on the pages of Passion...thank you Sven...appreciate your talent...James |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Well, here is a thank you to whoever bumped this up from wherever it was. I missed it somehow. Sven, It is an honor to read your work. Thank you for that honor. Can I be your willful breeze, Come to touch, Your heart to ease? |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
well im glad this one is getting the responses it deserves...LOL |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Sven I too am at a loss for words, ME? Yes, just the once LOL... Well here is a little something.. I've known you from the start here in Passions, and I just want to say I'm proud of all you have achieved here, and given to us all, kind and beautiful words and poetry, friendship and love, and dreams to dream... I'm still so glad you stumbled in these hallowed halls... Love you, Isis *The heart of education is the education of the heart...* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Again, thank you all for your responses. . .for reading. . . and for allowing me to portray all of you in words. . . since my beginnings here, I have grown to love not only this place, but the people in it. . . The honor, my friends. . . has been all mine. . . and I thank you for it. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
 wonderful...wonderful sven....you deserve a lot of these for your wonderful gallery tributes.thank you for doing that my friend. (((hugs))) Charisma |
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