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Passions Gallery: The Newbies (Hi, I'm New. . . )
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Passions Gallery: The Newbies (Hi, I'm New. . . ) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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*Gallery Special Exhibit: Selections from the First Series* Revised for the Second Series Hello, Poets of Passions, I'm new here I posted my first poem with great fear In the hope I held that you would see The me that lies behind my poetry First in secret, I quietly read Letting the names and words fill my head I never thought that I would post For my words were nothing of which to boast But I saw how others were welcomed with glee And I thought, "That could be me! I could be the one welcomed by Denise or deVine" And so to post, I had made up my mind Now, a name to put with my words of pen One that was different, how about Sven? Or Auguste, Interloper or JLR? Maybe I could write poems to heal your scars. I took a deep breath and began to prepare This was the first poem I was about to share Hit the "Submit" button when I was done Would this poem be liked, would it be "the one"? You read my words, and a warm welcome gave Gave my words power and made me feel brave It was then I knew I was no longer alone It was then, my friends, I knew I'd found home ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. [This message has been edited by Sven (edited 05-20-2001).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, Sven, you found a new home and have been a wonderful addition to this family of friends!! This place just wouldn't be the same without you!! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Just think, only about 9000 posts ago ...  Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
And it is a home, isn't it? I still remember my first post here and some of those same thoughts went through my head. Now I feel like I belong. Yes, welcome to all the newbies. The more talent, the more friends the better. A good one here, Sven. But then, all of your work is. Michael Proust- |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Hiya, Beautiful Heart. I like what you've done with this one, and I think you've captured what it feels like for the newbies very well. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I too share your PIP experience. We are all sisters and brother's here, without too much sibling rivalry.. I don't think so anyway. Good write. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Well you can say one thing about being here. No one can stay new very long. This is a place to play or just sit back and watch others play. It's fun no matter what seat you take. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
AD dear heart, I read this and identified with the feelings haven't we all here. To be honest I still do, not that I don't feel a part of you all I do, but I never feel as if my work is worthy of anyones time. I'm lucky in that I have some steadfast and loyal friends, and I thank you for so very much. Brilliant work love, I really do love this, you always shine brightly love. Absolutely excellent writing, you constantly amaze me with the quality of your work, truly awesome. Love and warm stuff as always Bubbles  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Morgoth Junior Member
since 2001-05-21
Posts 26Baltimore, MD |
Hey, I'm new, is this meant for moi? Just kidding, glad I came in here, and to read poets like you. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Denise, thank you. . . and I'm sure that I wouldn't be the same without this place. . . Interloper, it seems like an eon ago!! Thank you my friend. . . Michael, you're right. . . these thoughts went through my head as well. . . that's what this one is about. . . it's a reminder that we were all Newbies at one time. . . and helps to remember that this "Family of Friends" is so much more than even we realize. . . thank you my friend. . . Temptress, thank you. . . I try. . . and I hope that if there are more who are reading and haven't shared that first post with us yet. . .that they take that step and share with us. . . and feel what it feels like to be a part of this. . . Songbird, you put it so well. . . we have a little sibling rivalry. . . but not so much that it takes away from being that family. . . thank you. . . inot2B, you're absolutely right. . . sometimes it's just fun to read and look. . . thank you my friend. . . Bubbles, everyone here is worthy of that time. . . and while we may not get to them all. . . we all try to make everyone feel welcome here. . . that's part of what being here is all about. . . thank you love, it's always nice to see you. . . Morgoth, yep! This is just for people like you. . . welcome my friend. . . I hope that you'll be with us for a long time to come. . . and I hope that you'll feel at home here. . . just like we do. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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anonymous albert ?
since 2001-03-23
Posts 2979 |
excellent job sven...this was amazing writing...i enjoyed this a lot...pure beauty and the last verses were just wonderful...thanks for sharing it...until next time if i die before i wake , i pray the lord my soul will take-"when thugs cry" |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Sven what a wonderful welcome... I know they all feel welcomed....with such words as these... Lauren~ ****** Nothing Beautiful In This World |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Yep, I remember feeling that fear, very well. You've done great with this Sven! What funy ou are.  ~Sheri |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Ah, the brave yet fluttering heart of a newbie.... I remember it well!.... |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
You've captured it, again...perfectly. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
albert, thank you again my friend. . . as always. . . Greeneyes, I know that they do. . . I know that I did. . .thank you. . . Irie, I remember that fear as well. . . I was terrified!! LOL Thank you my friend. . . Lady in White, brave definitely!! They are to be commended. . . JLR, thank you. . . it's nice to know when I've done it right. . . --------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
Sven i enjoy your poetry so much my friend |
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