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Joannak
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since 2000-03-11

Posts 121
Indiana, USA

0 posted 2001-07-08 02:01 PM

I did not know him ~
and so he introduced himself
and let me see the wonders of his world.
From seagulls whirling high about the heavens
into the deepest reaches of his heart
Each story painted by his words
~ a masterpiece ~
The anticipation, the excitement,
to turn the page and see a new poem by his name
and then, to read and savor each word.
A smile, a tear, heartaches and joy
he shared his life with all who entered.
Always gracious, ever kind in thought and word.
What greater blessing than to say
"I have read his poetry, and he read mine."

I did not know him ... and yet, I did.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
He will be greatly missed.

Joanna

What better way to become immortal than to wake up each day and write? Ray Bradbury

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

1 posted 2001-07-08 03:08 PM

yes...indeed...
thank you for sharing this...
a lovely tribute to a kind friend and fellow poet, mentor to many.

Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me the light

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2001-07-08 03:13 PM

pass the candle...

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

3 posted 2001-07-08 03:17 PM

Joanna--This is true and so dear of you...

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

4 posted 2001-07-09 05:03 AM

A lovely tribute Joanna

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

5 posted 2001-07-09 05:15 AM

Well done Joanna! A fitting tribute!

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

6 posted 2001-07-09 06:02 PM

You wrote a nice peace of work here.

Titia

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Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

7 posted 2001-07-09 08:20 PM

JoannaK~
Very nice.

Bill was gentle of verse~
He shared some lovely thoughts with us.

Thank you for sharing yours.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

8 posted 2001-07-09 09:26 PM

He will definitely be missed. This was a wonderful tribute.

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

9 posted 2001-07-09 10:00 PM

We were blessed to have him......God, this is so sad.

Mother_Earth
Senior Member

since 2000-11-20

Posts 1370
1/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan

10 posted 2001-07-10 07:11 PM

Thank you. He was such a dear man and his words were fun, feeling, caring, understanding and so much more. I too will miss his postings, but will go often to the library. ME

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

11 posted 2001-07-10 11:04 PM

Joanna,
Im sorry I did not know him or get to read any of his wonderful works...I'm sorry for the people in this site that did know him and for your loss in life...Take care...this is a wonderful tribute to him and very well written!
Hugs
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

12 posted 2001-07-11 11:29 AM

Joanna this is very nice...James

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