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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Why does what I write have to be real? Can’t it just be a means to heal? Maybe it’s the truth or just my dreams Perhaps nothing is as it seems Who’s to question my words? Maybe I’m just trying to be heard Am I not allowed to hope and pray? Trying to make it through another day I admit I write from the heart Always thought that was the place to start But what resides deep down inside On these pages I’ll never confide Too easy for some to misunderstand The meaning behind the words in my hand I’ll continue to write my best And to heck with all the rest No one is here to be analyzed We don’t need to be criticized For we have done nothing wrong Except tried to sing our heart’s sad song The line between fiction and reality Can be perceived to be thin you see When in truth they’re miles between What is read and what we mean Thanks for listening to me vent I appreciate the time you’ve lent Reading my thoughts here today For now that's all I have to say 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 [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 03-25-2001).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I shall confess to believing that many of the things I've read are true. . . only to find out there they're not. . . and feeling silly. . . I guess that's one of the marks of a good writer. . . when they can make you believe that what they've written is actually from their lives. . . Excellent poem. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This was one of the best vents I've ever read. Way to go, Jennifer |
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Katherine Chandler Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 280Florida, USA |
Jennifer, wonderful poem. I tend to believe everything I read, mainly because what I write is almost always from my heart and therefore true. I enjoy all of your words, regardless of the topic.  KateGenuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Somethings are true, somethings are not. Somethings are the dreams that goes to pot. Enjoyed the thoughts. Melton |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I believe this. (No, really.) This is something I've wondered as well, Jennifer. Great poetic vent. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ You just keep on writing, love. That's what matters most !  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Maybe I’m just trying to be heard Am I not allowed to hope and pray? Trying to make it through another day" What you write is very true. Thank you for sharing what others have thought and didn't know how to put in words. |
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tradewind Member
since 2001-03-25
Posts 101 |
for what it's worth...i never take a poem to be autobiographical...we are writers...and we have vivid imaginations! if someone really wants to know what's true, they can always ask enjoyed the message |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Loved the poem. Although I agree with the sentiments, I think it's nice when you write a fictional piece well enough and it is believed by all. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I tend to write from my own experience, though usually with a word or two of fiction. I tend to take what others have written...literally and I, too, have sometimes felt silly later. Enjoyed this! |
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duke Junior Member
since 2001-03-26
Posts 12 |
A poem about poems(words and expression) interesting subject and well written poem |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well done poem and message. I tend to be a bit selfish and write for me! I rarely write for just the reader really, and assume that the only audience I get is myself (and sometimes it is - lol  . As long as you write Lone Wolf, it doesn't matter if it is true or not, nor do the comments change any of the feelings that came from your muse, and soul. Pen on! Great poem. |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
This is so good, Lone Wolf. I can relate to every line. I think too many times people think they can get to know the poet by the verses they write. People who think that miss a big part of the puzzle. Sometimes the fun in poetry is that you can write about things you've never done, people you've never met and places you've never been. Anyway, Awesome piece. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
back to say this is fantastic!! Kathleen Blake |
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