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Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
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0 posted 2001-01-22 12:12 PM


One year ago today ... I was lost ... but found my way,
In your words I saw my own reflection ... and it gave my life direction ...


~Poetic Sanctuary~


I have been baptized in your oceans of rhyme ...
found solace on your beaches of understand.
I have seen my own reflection in your eyes ...
touched contentment ... as you held my heart in your hand.

I have read the epitaphs of prophets ...
heard the songs that angels sing.
I have flown on the wings of butterflies ...
witnessed the miracle forgiveness brings.

I have read your words of wisdom ...
promises forever etched in the sands of time.
I have read fate's truth penned golden ...
seen destiny's design ... defined in your rhyme.

I have read sorrow's silence ...
seen heartache bleed down the page.
I have read wrenching desperation ...
witnessed stolen innocence's rage.

I have seen loneliness written in darkness ...
I have seen love and trust die too soon.
I have read words of lost souls who find sanctuary ...
quiet comfort ... on the dark side of the moon.

I have felt the draw of temptation ...
the attraction to the pretty blue flame.
I have flown too close to the fire ...
known the pleasures and pain of desire calling my name.

I have read the verses of unrequited ...
felt the ache of unending yearning.
Seen inspiration be both lost and found ...
muses muted or freed by the need that's ever burning.

I have learned to read between the lines ...
where the tears and pain go unspoken.
Learned to listen to the wind and rain ...
heard the cries when a soul's spirit is broken.

I have been blessed and granted ...
the treasured gifts of poetic lace.
Hands held out in friendship ...
embraced in rhymes of poetry's healing grace.

I have seen love written in the stars ...
witnessed hearts being released and taking flight.
I have read love's intentions written across indigo sky ...
seen lovers touch in the moonlit shadows of ebony night.

Love has been written as a fragile rose ...
as rainbows and sunsets across the heart and soul.
By our never ending quest to know it unconditionally ...
we are all equal and defined in this common goal.

Here we are kept in poetic time ...
by the ocean's tides and the moon's beckoning.
We live and die by verse and line ...
as we atone by confession of poetic reckoning.

Here we worship the written word ...
we erect alters and pedestals of gold.
We read the words of prophets and empyreans ...
and share in the poetic secrets to be told.

In this place of sanctuary ...
poet and verse come together as one.
Poetry remains our constant ...
faithful as the phasing moon ... and the ever rising sun.

On this day of reflection ...
I give thanks on poetic bended knee.
Grateful with sincere cherish ...
for all here ...and for the gifts of poetry.

Janet Marie


***********


~In Poetic Retrospect~

I don't know if you ...
were ever truly able to see,
the sheer unadulterated beauty ...
I saw within your poetry.
God knows that I tried ...
God knows of poetry ... I never lied.

The brilliance of your words ...
the depth of your verse.
Upon the very first read ...
was cast a sweet poetic curse.
Hoping thru my eyes ... you would then realize ...
within your gifted pen ... you have always held the prize.

Like silver shooting stars ...
your words rise and fall with grace.
Lighting up heaven's sky ...
etching your name in time and space.
After a year of inhaling poetry ... I remain in awe of thee ...
still so impressed by your poetic integrity and subtle intensity.

Every compliment ever given ...
was out of sincere respect.
Grateful for the chance to read your words ...
to see your poetic light reflect.
You are indeed ... a graced and gifted poet ...
after all was said and done ... I simply wanted you to know it.

And I am truly sorry ...
for the mistakes that I made.
For the parts of you ... of me ...
and of the poetry I was willing to trade.
I hope you understand ... may it go without mention ...
Of the things that were shared ... I had only the best intentions.

I have always wanted to thank you ...
for the things you inspired in me.
For the poetic fires ...
for encouraging me to make these discoveries.
Inspiration came with such ease ... with you as my pen's muse ...
thank you for igniting ... my passion's poetic fuse.

People come and go in our lives ...
but the memories and poetry will remain.
Of the lessons learned and things held in respect ...
among them is engraved your name.
I hope that you take this ... in the way it is truly meant ...
this sincere compliment ... this poetic genuflect.

Through my poetic eyes ... may you now finally see ...
the talent you possess ... the amazing grace of your poetry.

Janet Marie


**written with respect and gratitude ...
to the poets who have inspired ... encouraged ...
taken my breath away ... and awed me in my time here.
Thank you for an amazing year of poetry and friendship.

Hands Held Out ... Heart in Hand ...
Love to all ... In Poetry Land.



Poetry is not an opinion expressed ...
It is a song that rises from a bleeding wound ...
or a smiling mouth.
~Kahlil Gibran~

© Copyright 2001 Janet Marie - All Rights Reserved
Rosebud1229
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1 posted 2001-01-22 12:21 PM


Janet Marie it is we who stand in awe of your poetry I loved each and every line, It is so true how poetry touches our lifes, in so many way opens up doors sometimes that lead to the heart, and perhaps give us a shadow of our own true feelings, through tears and laughter so often there is a bond, that can not be broken by such beauty bestowed in words, you have a way of bringing out so much beauty and feelings that is a rare thing, truly a gift to us thank you.
Honeybee
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2 posted 2001-01-22 12:25 PM


Sweet Janet Marie~

What a phenomenal tribute to all at passions, both gems made me smile and touched my heart. If only I could express to you how much your kindness and poems make me stand in awe every time   I luv ya bunches!  Passions would not be the same without you!

~Happy 1 year anniversay sweet butterfly~

Take care,
Melissa~


The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams



Kethry
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Victoria Australia
3 posted 2001-01-22 12:30 PM


Janet Marie,
what a rare and beautiful offering you have gifted us with. Thank you!
Kethry


Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.



Mike
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4 posted 2001-01-22 12:36 PM


Wonderfully written and expressed.
A pleasure to read.

snowpants
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5 posted 2001-01-22 12:55 PM


'I have felt the draw of temptation ...
the attraction to the pretty blue flame.
I have flown too close to the fire ...
known the pleasures and pain of desire calling my name.

I have read the verses of unrequited ...
felt the ache of unending yearning.
Seen inspiration be both lost and found ...
muses muted or freed by the need that's ever burning.'


'I have always wanted to thank you ...
for the things you inspired in me.
For the poetic fires ...
for encouraging me to make these discoveries.
Inspiration came with such ease ... with you as my pen's muse ...
thank you for igniting ... my passion's poetic fuse.'

Absolutely wonderful writes, JM!  Love 'em.  Congrats on the year anniversary!

sp
  


I won't go, I won't sleep, I can't breathe until you're resting here with me...

Ethan Halo
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6 posted 2001-01-22 01:51 AM


oh JM, JM, JM...
"you complete me" *tear*
lol
this is one of the awesomest (that a word?) dedications i've read in here. you've chosen the words beautifully to categorize the works i read/post here. i've seen you grow in the 9 months i've been here, but definitely not as much as you've helped me grow. i can't thank you enough for the connection you provide me with. you tell me often of how you see reflections in me, but that lets me know that you were able to make it. and i can't tell you enough how important that is to me...more than any volume of poetry could say.

in short you effervescent, ever-present, bright spark of the board, thanks and you're welcome.
keep me in awe.

"and while she reads and replies and chews on her pen
i absolutley love her
when she writes..."
< !signature-->

Life is a party.
Enjoy the punch, turn up the volume, and make it memorable.


[This message has been edited by Ethan_Halo (edited 01-22-2001).]

CocoBaci
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7 posted 2001-01-22 02:07 AM


Janet, this is such an eloquent write...
I'm always geared and ready to open up a poem you post and sometimes I may cry and other times I may giggle with glea at the sweet and tender expression you share with the reader...
My heartfelt congrats for one year of sharing your beauty thru rhyme
*~coco~*

Charisma
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8 posted 2001-01-22 03:01 AM


oh Janet...what an outstanding tribute....love them both, and your poetry always lighten up passions, you are a great Poet.

Congratulations with one year aniversary.

(((hugs)))
Charisma


[This message has been edited by Charisma (edited 01-22-2001).]

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9 posted 2001-01-22 03:13 AM


JanetMarie~

Beyond the words
Beyond the phrase
Beyond the night of moonlit haze

I see a friend
Who is a treasure
YOU give love in fullest-measure !

For all you are
As this anniversary comes
We are truly the lucky ones !

Congratulations, lady !
Thank you for being a poet !
I love you, my friend.
~*Marge*~



~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


Mark Bohannan
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10 posted 2001-01-22 03:53 AM


                                Happy Anniversary
The beauty of your poetry is only shadowed by the sheer love in your heart that you always give so willingly to all the poets within these walls and I for one know that I am a better man for just knowing you.



                                
Thank you for showing me the endless bounds of friendship and the beauty of life with your cosmic heart.

                                  

Your pen is truely magical and both of the above pieces reflect so well your love of poetry and the deepest desire you have for all to know how much you cherish and live~n~breathe their works and you have never failed to show that in your replies.  It is with the greatest of honors that I say thank you my friend for always sharing and caring.




[This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 01-22-2001).]

Butterflies_dont_cry
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11 posted 2001-01-22 05:19 AM


Wow...when you weave like this there isn't a
soul that can touch it!  When I first joined
Passions and read your work I couldn't
believe that there was another woman that
KNEW what it was that I felt...through all
the quiet comfort and gentle
reflections...and smiles   I've seen your
poetry grow and your poetic wings
flutter...The healing power in poetry was a
novelty until I found this place and met you
my SS...there is nothing that I could write
that could convey how your writing touches
me, how much your love and support mean to
me....there's not a butterfly out there that
can touch you baby!!!  
Congratulations on One Year...hmmmmmmmm
that's alot of Raspberry Tea girlie   and
worth every cup   Love ya girlie!!




You can swim in the waves of the weave...without sinking into the mind of the weaver~


Sudhir Iyer
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12 posted 2001-01-22 05:29 AM


O My BRILLIANT friend of the writing world, to have known you has been a pleasure, a pleasure of reading, feeling, knowing and recognising a person and her ways with life, boundlessly beautiful...

How much have I been inspired by your writing, and they have never failed to move me... whatever I read whenever I could have pleased these word-thirsty eyes and word-crazy mind... each word has been a feast... and may it continue to exist and may you continue to thrive and flourish as a writer, as a person, as a human and more so as you yourself...

CONGRATS ON THE ONE YEAR HERE, HOPE THAT WE SEE MANY YEARS OF EACH OTHER HERE... AT THE HOME AWAY FROM HOME, "POETRY LAND"...

My regards to you, my friend,
Sudhir

Kit McCallum
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13 posted 2001-01-22 07:34 AM


"I have read your words of wisdom ...
promises forever etched in the sands of time.
I have read fate's truth penned golden ...
seen destiny's design ... defined in your rhyme."

"I have learned to read between the lines ...
where the tears and pain go unspoken.
Learned to listen to the wind and rain ...
heard the cries when a soul's spirit is broken."

"People come and go in our lives ...
but the memories and poetry will remain.
Of the lessons learned and things held in respect ...
among them is engraved your name.
I hope that you take this ... in the way it is truly meant ...
this sincere compliment ... this poetic genuflect."

OK Janet Marie ... I could go on copying dozens of lines here ... absolutely beautiful ... both of these treasures!  Your words have inspired me many times over ... your enthusiasm, your zest, your genuine and caring nature. You are such a talented and gifted writer, and I consider myself fortunate to call you friend dear poet.

Happy One Year Anniversary! May we celebrate many more with you!  

Love ya sweet gator-gal,
/Kit

Seymour Tabin
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14 posted 2001-01-22 08:45 AM


Janet Marie,
There are no words that can thank you enough
For all the hearts you have lovingly touched.
You are the catalyst of poetic exist and the hand that comes out the mist. You have given me a place in your heart. And my Randy Dragon
knows he's a part. Winkiewinkie Stinky

Sunshine
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15 posted 2001-01-22 08:48 AM


Congratulations, little one!

serenity blaze
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16 posted 2001-01-22 09:34 AM


Written beautifully, m'twin...so graceful and honest and sweet....Congrats to you me girlie!  and methinks I'm right behind you!
(time flies, eh?) Love you muchly, will e ya soon...so much is happening these days...and I want to THANK YOU...your poetry has graced this forum, and your witty, caring, replies has made reading even more of a joy!

THANK YOU, JANET MARIE!!!!!

Wilfred Yeats
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17 posted 2001-01-22 09:59 AM


For anyone as gifted as you - to write so humbly - touchs me greatly - your extraordinary talent shines in these two poems - and I'm glad I don't have to rate one 'best'
Parker
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18 posted 2001-01-22 10:44 AM


Janet, this is a most beautiful tribute. Your words always wow when they come from the heart and I know they always come from yours. Your many poems on DeVante, have always amazed and moved me, and I love to see your heart in them. Congrats on this one year mark....  
I look forward to your many many more poems, and you will always hold a place in my heart dear tease.  
No pedistals for you, I think you need an alter...   Polar Bear skin alter(fake of course).  
hmmmm, now that conjours up some interesting images...  

Parker

Martie
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19 posted 2001-01-22 11:02 AM


Janet--Your deep friendship and understanding, your poetic grace and ability to put friendship into your words of reply, your feelings written with the freedom that acceptance brings...You are a wonder, my friend, and I am so glad to know you and call you friend.  
SEA
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20 posted 2001-01-22 11:37 AM




Janet~ Congratulations!! One year of poetry..............touching hearts, reaching out and connecting with friends. You are so very special.   You create magic with the words you write, as they come from your heart.   Here's to many more years here at Passions ~ SEA

BloomingRose
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21 posted 2001-01-22 11:58 AM


This is perfection. You grace the pages with your heartfelt words. You are the gift we recieve, when reading this wonderful piece.
Deb

Janet Marie
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Posts 18554

22 posted 2001-01-22 04:43 PM


RoseB ... thank you SO much for such a gracious and toucing reply...and all that you said about the joys and gifts of poetry and here are true...thats why I wanted to do a tribute to give back some of whats been given to me...thank you again.

Melis .. you do wonderfully at expressing your self in both your poetry and your enthusiastic replies to all. Thank you for this beautiful reply and thank you again for the beautiful poem for my butterfly.

Keth ...  you are most welcome and I thank you so much me girlie ...
for the tribute you did and for this sweet reply

Mike... thank you poet sir....so glad you enjoyed and so nice to see you here

SP ... thank you for stopping by and helping me celebrate..and for letting me know which verses you liked.

Ethan baby   ... I wish you could see the smile on my face when I read your reply.
I was so happy to see your name here...and then you just wrote across my heart as you always do...YES..YOU will make it...I know it...I read your strength in every word
and if you ever doubt your self ..you know where to find me...I too am better for the connection..thank you so much for this way cool reply.
love ya my poet of cool.

CoCo... your replies are always so warm and wondeful...thank you for always repling like sunshine to my work ... I appreciate your enthusiasim and sincerety.

Charisma .. thank you dear poet...for the very kind words and the lovely graphics...
you are a joy !!

Margie girl....THANK YOU for the perfect poem of friendship...and for such a warm and sweet reply ... your so special to us all here ... thank you for all you share and give and all the encouragement sweet lady Love you too!!  

Mark ... your spoiling me sweets..BIG TIME....thank you so much baby..
for all that you do and are in my day ... thank you for ALL that you did to make this post and day so special ...these graphics are so cool... and your words touch me...
and the rest YOU KNOW   love you MC ...
Oh yeah....COSMIC??? is that another word for Groovy???   ....
AHHH  YEPPERS  

Holly -girl .... thank you me sweet SS ... you know I feel the exact same way about you and your poetry too....but that comes as no surprise... we've always been
drawn to the same flame     (yayayaya) and you are so right about the healing powers of poetry and this special place...we all grow in the light of the friendships found. love ya too me butterfly baby...
and of cousre all else gets blamed on the tea(yayaya)  LOL

Sud .. my goodness .. dear poet sir.... you make me poetic heart glow..thank you so much for such a wonderful sweet reply and you are so right about the things we can learn from one another here....and word thirsty??? HOW COOL IS THAT TERM  

Kit-gator girl ... thank you sweet poet mod   you picked some of my fav verses ..
and YOU TOO always reply with such enthusiasim and spark...thanks for helping make this day special with your smile and kindness.

Sy-babes ..  thank you and that way cool Randy dragon for the PERFECT poetic
reply ...you both are held dear to my heart and I  thank you for the smiles and friendship you bring to my day.. so cool are you sweet Stinky *     *

Sunshine ... thank you dear poetess for helping me mark this day.

Sen ... right back at ya me twin of heart ... me thanks  you for always seeing so much in my words and for the mirrors I see in yours ..quiet comfort lovie
comes from just knowing and you know that I know....yayayya
love ya mucly me poet of reflection.

Bill...thank you for such a touching reply...your kind words are an honor.
thank you for such a wonderful compliment poet sir.

P-man ...your so sweet...thank you my friend of tease and smiles ...for this reply and also for  always seeing the best in me ..whether I see it or not.
Thanks for helping make this day special ...
and as for that alter ... is that like an Arch LOL ..
the pedestals are all reserved for you  

Martie ... thank you sweet poet and you know what I mean when I say "ditto" back to you.
yes ...you you know   you know me well.
love ya girlie

Sea-girlie ....thank you for the way cool butteflies, for this so very sweet reply
and for ALWAYS being so supportive of my work... you are a smile in my day my friend. TY gator girl  

Deb ... I thank you much  for such a wonderful, and kind, sincere reply and for coming by to help make this day special.  


Thank you all for these very touching replies as they prove my point and show why this place is so special.
love to all in Poetry Land
jm

Poetry is not an opinion expressed ...
It is a song that rises from a bleeding wound ...
or a smiling mouth.
~Kahlil Gibran~

Mother_Earth
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23 posted 2001-01-22 05:31 PM


Janet Marie, I have not "known" you for very long, but am so happy to know you now.  Your words of poetry are from your heart to ours.  You post such caring and helpful replies to our poems.  You are a friend to all.  Thank you for the loving care you have given to my special one.  Hope you have many more years at this post and will gladly read.  Hugs and love,  Mother Earth
Marsha
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24 posted 2001-01-22 05:33 PM


Janet Marie love, what a truly awesome piece from you. I'm trying to learn my lessons of less is more so on that understanding I leave you this.


Take care love
                  Mushy                


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Janet Marie
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25 posted 2001-01-22 07:51 PM


M.E. ... thank you for this endearing reply ... Im more than happy to give to your special one...as she has become special to me ... thank you for sharing her  

Marsha ...  I do understand and when you speak to me with butterflies...
you say all that you need to ...
thank you so very much for the beautful graphics ...  
with Margie and Sun as mentors ...you will fly to new heights.  


thank you all ... always
jm

Poetry is not an opinion expressed ...
It is a song that rises from a bleeding wound ...
or a smiling mouth.
~Kahlil Gibran~

David2
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26 posted 2001-01-22 08:08 PM


Janet Marie,
    These words are very touching and they do you proud. Thanks for the countless wonderful poems you have submitted here and thank you for every wonderful response you have given one of my works. It is refreshing to know you have gleaned so much from this forum. I know you have added much more than you have taken. Thanks again,
                            David2

insect
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27 posted 2001-01-22 08:14 PM


Congratulations
You write so lovely
Janet sweet friend
For you
_____________________________________
Sweet poet with butterfly eyes
You stare into hearts and reply so wise
Flying from poem to poem
Even when you don't seem to know them

Sending your love to all
This encouragement is a boost over the wall
New poets will never forget
Your words so precious that you can bet

The day they have a chance to read
And return a reply because you planted the seed
You've showed us courage in your words of fashion
Your butterfly eyes lead the way to passion

Gemini
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28 posted 2001-01-22 08:22 PM


JM-Thank you for your many inspiring words and for touching my heart with your poetic inspirations.  Happy Anniversary!
Denise
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29 posted 2001-01-22 09:23 PM


Has it been a year already? Seems like only yesterday that you first graced these pages with your breathtaking poetry. May you be so inclined to continue to do so for many more years to come! Congratulations, Janet Marie!

Denise

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30 posted 2001-01-23 12:18 PM


Janet, I think the responses thus far are testament to just how much a part of Passions you are. Your poetry and friendship are valued by all. Take care!    

"The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest"
~ My Angel.



Janet Marie
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31 posted 2001-01-23 01:16 AM


D2 ..you are most welcome poet sir...and I thank you back for such high praise and kind words...its so great to see your name here again. thanks for such a wonderful reply

insect ... you are so way cool...thank you my sweetbug  of poetic reply...
I love that poem....and your color changes are way cool too....Thank you for helping making my day special.

Gemini .... hey there... so great to see you here...and Thank you for the wonderful reply..so pleased you stopped in

Denise ..yeppers...time flies doing all these replies   thank you sweet poet...
for so many wonderful replies to my work since I wandered in here.
I went and looked at my first post and you were the second one to welcome me
with Dovey first and  and dear Ellie next. See I was in great company off the bat.

Eagle ... thank you kind poet sir.... we are all a part of one another ...


THANK YOU ALL for these wonderful words.
love ya
jm


Poetry is not an opinion expressed ...
It is a song that rises from a bleeding wound ...
or a smiling mouth.
~Kahlil Gibran~

peppermint35
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32 posted 2001-01-23 02:03 AM


This is what it's all about....absolutely awesome!!!

Pepper
"A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth."
Percy Bysshe Shelley

Mr.Magoo
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33 posted 2001-01-23 02:09 AM


CONGRATS on your one year at Passion.
I can see from your write that the people in here mean alot to you and you to them.
I wish you and everyone else many more years of friendship here at Passion.
Very Heartfelt write to mark the year with.
                         Mr.Magoo

kaile
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34 posted 2001-01-23 05:34 AM


i am glad i came back just in time to read this post and share with you the sheer joy of being here....

i always appreciated your sincerity..the way you go all out to encourage us, to spur us on...i am grateful for all these andmore and look forward to exchanging more such poetic pointers with you...

write on!

Michael
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35 posted 2001-01-23 09:24 AM


A wonderful tribute to the wonderful people of this forum, Janet, and to the forum itself.  This truly shows how much Passions can impact a person's life.  The friends we make here, the bonds, the relationships built here in poetry make everlasting changes in our lives.  We learn, we live, and love here together and are all touched in a similar manner.  

Beautifully said.  


Michael

Janet Marie
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36 posted 2001-01-23 11:54 AM


peppermint ... thank you so much for the awesome relpy  

Mr Magoo ... thank you sir and welcome to Passions, so nice to meet you.

kaile .. thank you for this sweet reply...thats what its all about here .. sincere encouragement...I was given so much of it when I first came here and was so awed by the level of talent that it made me want to work harder and grow as a writer ... and as friend.

Michael ... you know Im smiling right?...Thank you so much for reading.
Yes... this place does change lives in many different ways..as we both know well.
Thank you poet sir...for the many times your work and friendship has inspired and touched me. You are a special part of my time here. TY  


thank you all in Poetry Land  

Poetry is not an opinion expressed ...
It is a song that rises from a bleeding wound ...
or a smiling mouth.
~Kahlil Gibran~

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since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
37 posted 2001-01-23 11:55 AM


Jan~

It is we who are honored and amazed to
have someone like you to share our love of
poetry and our love of life with. in this
last year, i've not only gotten to know you
as a poet but as a friend and a person.
and i must say (and im sure everyone here
will agree with me) you are one fantastic
lady whose sheer heart and beauty make
life the joy that it can be. you have taught
me so much...i look up to you not only
as a friend but in some ways like an older
sister. i wont say mother cuz you're not
old enough LOL and you might slap me. i
guess what im trying to say (rambling)
is I'm eternally grateful for having met you
and finding such a wonderful place for me
to call home. Next month marks a year for
me. I celebrate along with you. Here's to
another wonderful and amazing year.
God bless you and take care.

All my love,
Amy  
aka your sunshine girl


"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten
the words."


jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
38 posted 2001-01-23 12:17 PM


JM, awesome lady, never really thought about "how long" I'd been on passions. I've felt like I'd just kinda always been here, and you just kinda "always were"; can't believe I haven't even been here a year!

I emphatically concur with ALL the above comments, JM. Can't express it any better than they have. This forum would have been much less the home it has been for me, and many others, without your presence, words and feelings in everything. Touch is so important and your touch as warmed, encouraged, and grown us all.

jwesley

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
39 posted 2001-01-23 03:46 PM


We are blessed by the compassion and the beauty of your verse...James
Lady Lightning
Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422
Kentucky
40 posted 2001-01-24 04:55 AM


Have I told ya lately I love ya?..  ..What  lovely, sweet, wonderful poems you have penned here...But should we have expected any less when we see your name here?  I think not!!!   You are truly one of the best at this.(and so many other things)..hehe..I love to come in here and see your name..I always know I'm gonna leave feeling better than when I came in....
Bles you and that "magic" pen of yours....
Always keep it full and flowing...Love ya..Hugs  ~LL~


The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown

Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

41 posted 2001-01-24 08:57 AM


Amy-girl ... yes weve come along way havent we...and you .. ALWAYS one of my most faithful, I remember you coming and finding my work over in DP and the Pub before I started posting in open ... always my sunshine girl with wonderful replies like this one ..THANK YOU so much for all you are sweets. Love ya too  

JW ... and you touch me with this beautiful generous reply. Thank you so much kind poet sir ... we are all a part of one another here... held by our love of poetry and respect for each others abilities Im better for being touched by all here. TY

SBJ ... and I have always been blessed by your sweet encouraging replies ..and I thank you  so much for that.

LL ... hey girlie...dont tell all me secrets LOL .. thank you sweet poet for only ever seeing the good things ... and for always being so supportive.
thanks for  helping make this anniversary special.


thank you everyone for always being so wonderful to me.
love ya
jm


Poetry is not an opinion expressed ...
It is a song that rises from a bleeding wound ...
or a smiling mouth.
~Kahlil Gibran~

suthern
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
42 posted 2001-01-25 04:51 PM


I'm sorry I missed your anniversary, dear lady... For whatever you've gained here, you've given so much to so many - Your poems are incredible and would be an asset to any collection... and your compassion, sincerity, encouragement and concern for your fellow posters is every bit as treasured. We are lucky to have such a heart given so generously... thank you! *S*

[This message has been edited by suthern (edited 01-25-2001).]

doreen peri
Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812
Virginia
43 posted 2001-01-25 06:05 PM


this.... THIS....

THIS!!


was an awesomely powerful write with wonderful phrasing and images
and damn, girl! - it sure has been wonderful to have you around this place
because YOU inspire and your feedback and support is oh so appreciated...

loved these lines especially,
"I have read words of lost souls who find sanctuary ...
quiet comfort ... on the dark side of the moon."

*sigh*

and, "After a year of inhaling poetry " -- WHAT an image! and i still wonder when i'm going to breathe out! y'know?

congrats!


mirrorlady with a pen so mighty and love so real
every word you wrote herein, i can truly feel!


serenity blaze
Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

44 posted 2004-06-15 05:42 AM


well...

guess what? It's a JM marathon...

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