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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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On some days you give us respite, calm, complete delight With the thunder of a waterfall or an eagle's flight Nature's hidden wonders you so vividly display Though your hand holds a simple pen, rich colors you convey. But on this land we walk upon, under these same skies Others walked before us, and their spirits rise To share their stories with us... their joys and hopes, their fears - Love and loss and language linger for discerning ears. And you, my friend, are gifted... pure gold are tears that glisten On your cheeks - You give such honor, as you stop and listen. The vile taste of betrayal burns bitter on our tongue As you force us to acknowledge those who were so wronged. With a sweep of pen on paper, you share such pain and strife That we see the resignation featured on a wasted life. With your palette of descriptions, you paint for us with words Ancients know the satisfaction of at long last being heard, And nature spreads before us on the canvas you've created. Just thought that I would let you know you're much appreciated. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
suthern, he does all that, and more....make sure Janet Marie sees this so she can share it with him.... and JM? Tell him to get plugged in soon! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Great tribute to Cowboy Poet's talent! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
GR8 ... I need to read his work. |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Clapping!!!!!!!! |
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Kicking Kim Member
since 2001-04-16
Posts 426Cloud Cucko Land! |
tremendous poem with great content! Keep it up ^*~Kicking Kim~*^ |
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Kicking Kim Member
since 2001-04-16
Posts 426Cloud Cucko Land! |
Nice poem keep up the good work |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
But on this land we walk upon, under these same skies Others walked before us, and their spirits rise To share their stories with us... their joys and hopes, their fears - Love and loss and language linger for discerning ears. ============================= With your palette of descriptions, you paint for us with words Ancients know the satisfaction of at long last being heard, And nature spreads before us on the canvas you've created. Just thought that I would let you know you're much appreciated. ================================ indeed he does ... and he does it so well.. and looks pretty groovy in that hat too  LOLvery sincere and generous, cadence kissed tribute Ruthie.. and I know Mark will be both honored and touched by this.... his respect for Native Americans and nature has always shined in his poetry. and your respect and love of poetry always shines in your words.  In another life...I know I loved you then |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Excellent! A fitting tribute to a talented writer from a talented writer. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: Indeed he does. *S* Thank you for reading! *S* VAS: Thank you very much. *S* Interloper: You won't be sorry! *S* I spent part of yesterday in the archives... enjoying every read. *S* Thank you! RMW: I'll join that applause for his talent! *S* Kicking Kim: Thank you... and welcome to Passions! Janet Marie: I know my words don't do him justice... but I hope he's pleased anyway! *S* Thank you, sweet poet lady... without you, we'd be missing him even more. *S* Gunslinger: I appreciate those kind words more than you know, sir. *S* Thank you very much! [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 04-17-2001).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ruth - What a kindly and wonderful poet lady you are...  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuthernGal~ I hugs ya' neck for this one ! What a neat lady you are. That Cowboy better get those jingling spurs back here soon !  Thanks for being wonderful you ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is a wonderfully flowing tribute to Mark, Suthern! You've captured some beautiful thoughts and phrasing within these lines ... very nicely done. I'm sure he'll appreciate it tremendously ... a wonderful poem in recognition of a wonderful poet we miss a great deal. I hope he's back soon! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Miss Ruthie ... a certain cowboy asked me to mosey on over here and tell you thank you so very much for this very cool and generous gift of your words. He is both honored and touched by you and this poem, and he asks me to tell all who replied so sweetly -- thank you so much. He says it is wonderful to be missed and he misses all of you as well. He is still traveling from city to city with this new job. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nan: How kind you are! *S* Thank you! Marge: I'll hug you right back, sweet lady! *S* And yeppers... *G* It sure would be nice to hear jingling spurs. LOL. Thank you very much. Kit: Thank you so much... your praise means a lot to me! *S* And I certainly join you in hoping he's back soon... his poems and responses are greatly missed. *S* JM: Thank you, ma'am. *S* I'm so glad the cowboy likes this... and appreciate you letting him know about it. *S* Tell Mr. Bohannan that if this traveling keeps up much longer, we're gonna all have to chip in and buy him a laptop... not so he can get HIS fix but so we can get OURS! LOL |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Suthern...this is a beautiful poem, written so smoothly and with such heart...to a special person...you are pretty special yourself, ya know? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Martie: Thank you, kind lady... your words mean much to me. *S* I really appreciate you, ya know? *S* |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
*standing to applaud* for the poet and the subject big hugs lady |
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Fading Away
since 2001-03-14
Posts 3131Lynchburg, Virginia |
Great work! I loved it! subconsciously, i think i can eat so much to make my stomach hurt, instead of my heart. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, Your talent is showing on this one. Excellent *L* |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
outstanding,Suthern, a very lovely tribute indeed... -Tier |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, Suthern, any man receiving such tribute from you is a lucky man indeed..since I am not that lucky, let me be the one thing I can be....jealous! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
INDEED!! Excellent tribute to one of our finest who we all miss much.!! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
jellybeans: Since you happen to be standing... how good are you with a lasso? LOL. Oh, never mind... Mark will be retired before you and I figure out how to untangle the rope! *G* Thank you, dear friend... so very much! Fading Away: Thank you very much! *S* Seymour: oooooooops... *EG* Lemme cover that shy lil thing. LOL. Thank you, kind sir! Tiersdin: I'm so glad you liked... thank you very much for your kind response! *S* Balladeer: But... but... but... I've written poems for you! LOL Granted, I was cheering on your adversaries... but you WERE the subject! LOL. As for this poem... thank you very much. *S* The great poetry and wonderful responses Mark has given us are certainly worthy of tribute better than I can give... we are the lucky ones that he found these blue pages... and I hope he's back with us soon. *S* GS: I hope he knows how much he's missed... for he's definitely one of our very best. *S* Thank you! *S* |
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