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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Paper Knight I wonder ... where has all the poetry gone Why are there no roses greeting the dawn What happened to sunsets shedding light Have they fallen to ways of the Paper Knight Are there no boundaries standing in place Is it worth this meaningless slap in the face Shall we never again have the beauty of souls Finding refuge within a home that consoles Why must the walls cry tears of such sorrow Where is the hope of love in your tomorrow How did the insecurities become your fight When you have held love within your sight So I ask you ... where has the poetry gone Where Luna shines love to greet the dawn And rainbows swirl among a lover's dance Singing the songs of memories at a glance Mark Bohannan If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Sir....they are all held captive in your pen.... so write, then write, then write, once again.... for mine eyes would see such beauteous sight... and take this day then on in to the night.... |
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WhiteKnight Member
since 2001-01-01
Posts 83NY |
All I can say is wow I really liked your poem nice work! |
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Greeneyes  
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
there no boundaries standing in place" or in your way, this is so lovely Mark...your words float off the page, and into the hearts of all that read....be well my friend..  Greeneyes~ *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 02-04-2001).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Karilea-Thank you much. I sort of posted this to help a friend realize that there is inspiration to be found if one looks in their heart deep enough and not worry about the happenings that tend to distract. Glad you enjoyed. WhiteKnight-Thank you. I will take a wow anyday. Greeneyes-That's a good thing because I have never been good at boundaries.LOL Thanks so much my poet friend for your always kind words. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 02-04-2001).] |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Can I add my *wow* too......its always a pleasure to read your work... the way you present your words of art gives me always a nice feeling. may your pen always flow with love and grace ((hugs))) Charisma. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
You're absolutely right! It's time to write of love and hope. "I walked beside the evening sea and dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Are there no boundaries standing in place Is it worth this meaningless slap in the face Shall we never again have the beauty of souls Finding refuge within a home that consoles' Thought-provoking write, Mark. I agree...excellently put, as usual, m'friend. sp  ...if I ride these dreams to the Irish Sea, oh, even there, I know your heart rides with me... |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Mark, I'm beginning to run out of things to say when I respond to your poetry.. so I'll keep it short.. bravo!  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, How I love it when your stream of consciousness flows forth onto the page. I love your write, poetry flows from your pen,...but I'm not willing to risk LJA's wrath and write of love so it will have to be you writing for me. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
No, sir to me it's very clear the poetry's not gone you see, it's HERE! Excellent poem Mark. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Mark, this is wonderful, as always. I appreciate these thoughts in so many ways. Sandra |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Mark~ YOU are poetry, from your head to your toes. You are the love that flows in your poetry pen. I am sure this poem will inspire many to search the heart for the true poet within. I am still digging to find my poet self... just love to write.  Thank you for writing this poem, I feel inspired to dig a little deeper. Deb |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mark, I always enjoy your write and in this case I agree with Poet deVine. It's all right here. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I wonder ... where has all the poetry gone Why are there no roses greeting the dawn What happened to sunsets shedding light Have they fallen to ways of the Paper Knight ======================= Shall we never again have the beauty of souls Finding refuge within a home that consoles ========================= How did the insecurities become your fight When you have held love within your sight So I ask you ... where has the poetry gone Where Luna shines love to greet the dawn And rainbows swirl among a lover's dance Singing the songs of memories at a glance ======================= we poets are moody creatures arent we ... yes .. there can never be enough love inspired poems can there? poetry should be for healing and for expressing our emotions ... to lift us up and take us to new heights and to inspire one another. beautiful write of poetic wisdom MC.... love the imagery in your first & last verse ... and your cadence was perfect ... melodic I was reading an old poetry book lastnight and came across this fav of mine... your poem here reminded me of it.... I bet you'll know it ... "If the war goes on forever- will we look out on the dawn... and see the eagle playing... with the dove upon the lawn. Will we hear the trumpets, mingled with the harps... If the war goes on forever and the shouting doesn't stop". ~Rod McKuen~ same message me thinks ...  Y.T.C.F.S.C.L.Y.B.  Tomorrow holds only mystery And who's to say what might be But in you I've found a love so strong The sun and the moon look on in jealousy ~VH~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 02-04-2001).] |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
I agree with Sunshine completely! Wonderful writing. To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Charisma-You may add your Wow anytime my friend. Thank you so much for bringing me so many smiles all the time. Kathleen-You bet it is! Thank you for the drop by. snowpants-Never ever let the world keep you from writing or stealing your muse my friend. Thanks so much for seeing it. rosepetals25-Short with a bravo will always do. Thank you kindly. Kethry-Now how could LJA or anyone else not want to see you pen of love. You don't need me to write it for you...you do wonders on your own. Thank you much. Sharon-I agree with you...within these walls of Passions is more inspiration than any one poet would ever need. Thank you so much. Sandra-If you appreciate my words then I am ahead of the game. Thank you dearly as always. Deb-Oh my.......now how do I respond to that other than thank you from the bottom of my heart and my ink well. I am glad you find inspiration in these words. Sy-Yes it is and I do thank you very much kind poet sir. JM-NEVER NEVER NEVER can there be enough for me! Thank you for that beautiful sharing of poetry and yes, I do know it and have a copy in a frame. Bet you knew that too didn't you? Thanks my sweet friend for always being there to not let me stray to far from where my inspiration lies. dreamkeeper-What two in one day.......now this is a good turn of events in a piece. Thank you so much. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Singing the songs of memories at a glance Mark, this is a very nice piece with wonderful flow. The last line, the one I pasted above I do think would leave a better feel at the end if it were: Singing the songs of memory's glance What do you think? I don't think it's particularly the syllable count that's bugging me, I didn't even check that. It just feels better to my ear without 'at a'. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Mark, you misunderstood me..I meant within this POST... |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Ah Mark! Once again your muse has touched my heart. This is an excellent piece of poetry! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
There is a peace that comes to few Within the embrace of darkened hues Wrapped in its cloak of quietness Rests dreams and wishes in secret dance Forgotten not what love was had But visions of what one can have The Paper Knight does come to some A time of relax and pondering This temporary phase of life Has purpose to brokenheartedness To heal and once again be strong To believe in dreams and soar beyond... Mark, you see what some of your poetry can do... My goodness sweetie if I took a moment to write down the thoughts that come to mind when I read some of your poems there would not be enough pages to bind in my book... I thank you PoetFriend for this excellent write you have shared and as always the inspiration you bring upon many of us here.. ~coco~ You get a lot more lesson mileage when you lose in some situations than always win... |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Mark- Wonderful flow and rhyme in this. Excellent writing. Poeminister |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Mark, this was a beautiful poem and maybe some day I will be able to write like this. No matter what.........I can read this and know beauty. ME |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
*sigh* you just wrote my Feb 14...and my life, right now anway......really nice work |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Why must the walls cry tears of such sorrow Where is the hope of love in your tomorrow How did the insecurities become your fight When you have held love within your sight Sometimes it's hard to... or hurts to... battle the sorrow and insecurities when love is just a memory and Hope is hiding her shy little head. *S* (I think many people are grateful I tire of my own wailing pretty quickly. LOL) Another lovely poem, Mark... And a caring friend lending a helping hand is priceless. *S* Granted, sometimes that hand gives a lift up... and sometimes it gives a swat on the sitter! LOL |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend this is simply enchantly lovely. Really loved this, such perfect flow, and such a wonderful way you have of writing. Absolutely excellant work as always, always a pleasure to cast my eyes on your beauteous words. Take care love Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
in response springs forth content and in content, truth abounds in friendships trust, we are grounded and by friends, we are surrounded.... love coming back just to read the responses, one never knows what one might find ~ usually, more good poetry! |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Excellent poem, Mark! Nathan |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--Your poetry has always touched me, but it seems each poem is like the petal of a rose, growing and spreading this full bloomed beauty that comes from your heart. I love it, in other words. ..... (forgive my adding a piece from my own poetry as an answer) Where is the yellow brick road I ask the fence, but there are only sunflowers answering with head’s bowed and cloistered around them like purple butterflies, sweet pea’s rocking delicate dance. This yearning is too vast, it is splayed across this day like a dry lake and I can’t seem to dig out from this ache with no quenching where I am drowning in all this color and sound of spring, drowning and dry. I hear my question echo in the far-off sound of a train, a sound across the day that understands expressing alone in all this crowd of houses and children in the back yard of a city where the fragrance of blooming colors the air. Where is the yellow brick road I hear the question whistle across the heart of humanness into my answer that wishes for a place where wisdom grows and hearts are made to last forever and courage endures the rage of this sea that is engulfing me. I answer the blue bird who is cocking his head questioning the ground beneath a flowering tree. To find a place where I could throw this spent tear, click my heels and find what is broken whole and new and home in my heart. ........... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ Your soul is beautiful ... you know ??? Yeah .... it is. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
couldn't help but reply. This one struck me. Beauiful ~Maria~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Virginia-Thank you not only for the reply but for taking the time to look at it a different way. I read it with the change you suggested and yes it does feel good that way but then it changes the meaning of the last sentence somewhat and that is where I tied it all together at so I am going to leave it as is for now but please never hesitate to offer up a suggestion again. Sharon-Thanks again and I had a feeling that is what you meant but I don't see my poetry the same way as I do others so it is sometimes hard for me to see it your way but I do appreciate it and you much. Tennessee Angel-Thank you so much. I am glad it was able to touch you. Coco-My friend, not only am I honored to have you visit with such praise but I get a poetic response from you as well. Thank you so much for both and for you above all. Poeminister-Thank you much. I am glad you found the flow and rhyme to you liking. Mother_Earth-Ahhhhhhh....but you already do and don't let anyone tell you different. I know of course that the only one telling you this is you yourself. Thank you dearly.jellybeans-Well now, let's see you go out there and change that day a bit for you. You still have time and I KNOW that you can find a path that will lead you to some very happy moments of inspiration. suthern-LOL----well, somethimes a swat on the sitter is in order.....you know what they say though......."Whatever it takes". Thank you very much for always being so sweet and sending smiles. Marsha-Thank you much. I am glad you enjoyed it. Karilea-Yeppers.......and sometimes you find yourself leaving some as well. Thanks for the second visit and the verse. Nathan-Thank you much. Martie-FORGIVE YOU???????????? Are you NUTS?? Why would you ever feel as if YOU had to apologize for leaving a poetic reply? My friend, you may reply poetically ANYTIME to me you wish. You already know that I save yours for my last one at night before going to bed and you know why ... so please my friend.......speak in verse to me for the rest of my life.LOL Thank you so very much for the awesome reply....ALL OF IT!! Marge-Shhhh!!! Don't want that to get out. Thanks sweet friend.Maria-Well I am glad it struck you in a good way and I hope it was softly. Thank you very much. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 02-06-2001).] |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
really liked this one mark..  always inspiration to be found...just have to find it...it may not always come running to you... hugs, g "maybe one day we can turn and face our fears maybe one day we can reach out through our tears..." -a grant |
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