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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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These Gifts From The Fountain This poem is a tribute to Passions and was posted as my 500th post here. I am reposting because I have observed that many have taken advantage of the wonderful openess of the Passions format. I see people posting several poems at a time and driving others down the board and off into obscurity. I see poets posting their own work without ever extending the courtesy of replying to the exceptional heart worthy completeness established by others who toil from the depth of the integrity of their very soul. A moderator may wish to remove this from open as it's a discussion subject and I will understand. However, at present I hope that some will read this with an unselfish open mind! Poetry was never meant to be a competition! It's a way to speak, and listen, to a contemporary community of readers and writers. Writing is important to the auhor as it's her/his form of deep internal expression and creativness. But it's equally crucial to observe the language of fellow writers, how it was fashioned and refashioned by these our poet peers. Most of us need to be remimded from time to time that although we continue to write we also need to continue to read widely, and to support an art which offers profound rewards, though they're rarely material. We need more poets, not fewer, as some critics of creative writing programs would have it. As the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy said, " to add your light to the sum of light. Do it with patience, and love, and respect for the depth and difficulty of the task." These gifts from the fountain are all that I need when the road gets so lonely and the future seems bleak. Somehow I still turn the path I can find through the mist and the suffering comes the peace I define. Through the world's great distractions back stabbers and liars I've pressed on through all things and I battled the fires. Somehow I still learn and truth I can find and the cloud covered mountains become easy to climb. Now the road to perfection is roughed up and long and some of the rights things are suddenly gone. But if there's words of true wisdom from hearts that are blessed between the earth and the heavens this poetry board rests. The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Amen my friend. Amen. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Geez, I'm new here but rather than witness strife at a poetic website maybe there should be rules. I come in peace. "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve" |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is a wonderful poem and an excellent commentary. Don't exclude prose either - I post in there once in awhile and see the 'post and run' attitude of the members there. I say, at least READ first and then post! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm so proud of you!  Agreed, m'friend! Love the Tolstoy quote--and the poem is perfect commentary.  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
ah ethome...Yes! You have said it so well..I too loved the Tolstoy quote and your poems always...for some reason this one made me a little teary...thank you for being you! |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
quote: Bravo. Much said....much read! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Interloper for the support! RS Wells I didn't mean for you to get the impression of strife....It's just a note to myself and others! Thanks PDV for the positive comments! Thank you Celeste for the support! Martie I always love to hear from my favourite flower girl. I hope it was a happy teary that you experienced! Thanks! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Decaflame for the read and the kind words! |
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Voiceless Senior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 686Under the stars upon the wind |
I love it! I know what you mean, exactly what you mean.. This is the first time in a long time that I have posted anything here. This deserves replies up the wall! Nicely put and beautifully done! ~*Freedom Is Not Free*~ (Korean War Memorial) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so much Voiceless for the wonderful support and kind thoughts! |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
Perhaps I haven't been for long at Passions but I have noticed some or rather alot of what you have put so well......and I agree with you ........... So thank you for saying it and expressing it so well......... **************************** It's only me.......only me I hope that would suffice eternally {{to cross a sea of wonder, and hold close at heart all dreams}} [This message has been edited by MyEnchanted_Melody (edited 06-28-2001).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Ah, yes, good stuff all the way through, et!!!! I forgot to tell you, when I saw the title of this topic, I waited till I finished eating my breakfast to come in...I wasn't sure what I would find!  [This message has been edited by VAS (edited 06-28-2001).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks MyEnchanted Melody for the comment I appreciate your newness here and your support! Virginia...I guess you could have read this before breakfast and been alright! thanks for the reply! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Now the road to perfection is roughed up and long and some of the rights things are suddenly gone. But if there's words of true wisdom from hearts that are blessed between the earth and the heavens this poetry board rests. ================================= " to add your light to the sum of light. Do it with patience, and love, and respect for the depth and difficulty of the task." ================================= it dont take "guts" to read this thread... only an open mind and respect for poetry and fellow poets. *smiling at you Eric* We're all feeding our lonely like it might go away, |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
(smiling) An age old issue with all boards I have seen... sometimes many more posts than comments..some poets of talent ignored simply because they are in a different style or place, or are new... I have not found that the being new is an issue here as much as the people commenting..are as I have seen in the past usually the same ones over and over. Nothing wrong with that, it just points out that there is always room for new people to comment and for us to comment on more people... Good thoughts and you are quite right, poetry is not a competition...it is a window into the lives and hearts of others as well as a way for us to learn... Bravo! For posting... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Janet I knew you'd be able to relate to this and the connection that all of us have new or old through the vehicle of poetry. I thank you! Cpat Hair I appreciate the fact that you understand the purpose behind this post! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautifully and respectfully stated Ethome ... indeed, if it were a competition, the pleasure would be quickly diminished. I get such a thrill out of reading so many words on these pages ... it's like taking a trip and never leaving my home. True, there is pleasure in the writing, but what a joy to read the world through so many other poet's eyes. Thank you Eric.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
thanks for posting, ethome i wish i could post more replies than i do..dont get to stay home and play on the puter like i used to..  but i do so enjoy this place and we do need to remember to be courteous..our poetry is important.. hugs, g no i wont be afraid. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I must confess Bravery's not my style So your title halted me For a while Then I checked my Substantial girth And decided I have guts For what it's worth! *G* But dern it... you weren't offering a diet plan (one that requires NO sacrifices, please... and all exercise must be of the exceedingly pleasant romantic variety... see, I don't ask for much? LOL) Seriously... you've addressed an issue that bothers a lot of us... and done so with class and dignity (and a terrific poem! *G*) so I applaud you... well done! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh you are so right...I agree with you, I know I can't come in as many as I wish to do...but I always try to read and reply...and yes many good poems disappear to quickly. And I do love your poem either....but you knew that already...right. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
As I have said before ethome and will say again...it is nice to be noticed...James |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
ethome...it took me 6 hours to read this because....I didn't have the guts! What you say is so true, my friend. Passions has always been a supportive site for its members. We are not professionals...simply people who love poetry and are banded together to share ours and enjoy the works of others. Everyone can get a count of their posted poetry and posted responses. If there is not much difference between the two, that person is in the wrong place...very well spoken, poet! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
RIGHT YOU AREI replied to this subject in other forums in the same way. Passions should never turn into a postcountcompetion and every one should at least have the courtesy to reply to others. Great Prose and Poetry and I don't think it should be removed from this place, your words are far to important. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Kit I feel the same way...It's an education to read the styles and ideas of others through poetry! Thanks! dgvarner I sure appreciate the fact that you are busy and I appreciate the fact that you do reply when you can! Suthern...sorry no diet plan.....just a poetry diet. Thank you so very much for your comments Charisma I appreciate the fact that you comment and enjoy the work of others just as I enjoy your work and I thank you! James I agree it's nice to be noticed and I thank you for noticing me among others from time to time! I thank you for reading Balladeer. I'll have to change the title next time so it won't keep you away for six hours. I only used that title so I could get the audience that I thought would need to read this. Titia thanks for the hearty reply and I couldn't agree more this is not a post count competition. You said that very well! The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
ethome - I read what you have written here and totally agreed with you. This had to be in your heart to write such words. Thank you for sharing this with me and everyone on Passions. True are the words that you speak. BC |
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ThUnDeRkYsS Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727Wisconsin |
So very true all that you have so properly expressed, thank you from myself and many others I am sure. Great write too!!  Strive for higher levels, if they seem out of reach... Grow, and they will get closer. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so much Bill for taking the time to read this and realizing the importance of courtesy. Thunderkyss I appreciate your words also and am gald you stopped in for a read! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Well you already know what I think about this...but I just gotta tell you again...you are wonderful |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ah, Paula you're always just so sweet and so kind thanks for such a warm reply I really appreciate it! |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
True, true, true, sometimes I have little time to be here so I just post and respond to a few even tough I like many of them. Shame on me!  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Walker yoo replied to this so I have to say thank you and wish you the best in your writing! The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up |
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