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A Poet's Vision
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A Poet's Vision |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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*seasonal repost A Poet’s Vision I came here a novice in the art of the pen I read in awe as I browsed your creations Addiction to the blue pages quickly set in As your poetry gave to me many sensations I learned that a poet sees different than the rest As I read from one style and then on to the next I soon learned that Passions is simply the best As I read the poems of many in wonderous text From what I have learned from every one of you I will forever hold dearly each day as I awake I have learned to see as I poet in these pages of blue My promise to you is this gift I will never forsake Some free-verse below will show you how I now see As your pennings have given me a much better sight Thanks to you all for the wonderments of your poetry I will forever dream in color as I rest my eyes at night ~~~*~~~ When others see a pine cut for the holidays A poet sees... Burst of aromatic fingers tickling the air with their touch When others see snow on the ground A poet sees... Infinity’s portion of ice crystals embraced in huddling masses When others see a nativity scene A poet sees... Porcelain figurines gracing the simplicity of a worn down cresche When others see an ornament on a tree A poet sees... Adorned orbs of glass glistening under the kisses of a hundred lights When others see an heirloom treetop A poet sees... Decades of photographs encased in the memories of many cherished times When others see an icycle A poet sees... Spears of frozen tears gracing us from the saddened reaches of the heavens When others simply fall in love A poet begins… Waltzing across the billows of the heaven’s amongst the symphony of the stars leading to the gateways of the heart entwined in the braidings of rainbows and butterfly wings resting on the petals of the rose kissing the morning dew. Mark Bohannan *Thank you all for the wonderful works you share with us here and even more thanks for the wonderful replies and friendships that I have been blessed with because of your beautiful hearts. May the poet in all of you forever find your pen full of ink and your muse(s) burning the midnight oil. I wish I could be in here more but I do have my elves to at least read me poems now and then on the phone. One helped me with this one. LOL Happy Holidays from this most blessed cowboy!!! May the season bring you the love and happiness that you have all given me and much much more. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 12-11-2001).] |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Welcome home, Cowboy. Just in time for Christmas! Good thing, we didn't want to have to send the Posse out! |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Mark, you have said it beautifully and shared your lovely poem with us. I love to read the different styles and views of the poets on this site. Thank you again and hugs in this wonderful season when we hear, see, feel and enjoy all around us. ME |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
ahh, I remember this  I loved it then as much as I do now I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year's Eve cowboy |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Mark, Thank you for sharing your wonderful words with us. I have learned much from your poetry as well as many others. I wish you the most happiest of holidays cowboy Hugs to you Mark, Tara [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (edited 12-11-2001).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark wonderful I do remember this, it was and still is beautiful. Fabulous work Have a really Happy Christmas  I wish you and yours great joy. As always Mushy  By the way welcome back I know you've been missed To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I like this, Mark, it says everything I feel and more. Merry Christmas! Kathleen (Kay) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) OH MY GOSH, THIS IS SOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! (smiles) We all thank you so very much and love you always! (big hugggsssssss) You are sooooooo special to us all and your beautiful words always paint beautiful visions beyond imagination! (smiles) I love you, sweet friend! Have the happiest holidays!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Mark, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MeMaga~ Biggest *hugs* from my hearth to yours~ Love you dearly ... Happiest of Holidays to you sweetie~ gv ge yuhi~ *Hugs* ~*WillowWhiteFeather*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
**big hugs** what a wonderful poet and person you are. You see with the great vision of a poet's heart and soul. I love this poem...it is a wonderful tribute to all of us but mostly it is a vision of yourself. **Hugs**   Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
It's always so good to see you, Mark! Much love to you now, and always. Loved this poem and all that came with it. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Mark - nice to read your writings again. And hope to see many more of them here, on Passions, a second home where one can be with the best of friends... BC |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
As usual you fill the blue pages with perfection. As always, I look forward to more. Hope this holiday season leaves you blessed with love, and so much more. Deb |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Mark~ Beautiful words, as yours always seem to be. I love it when I stumble upon one of your treasures. Very Merry Christmas to you, my dear friend, make sure to drop in and say hi when you can. I miss seeing you around!  *Krista Knutson* |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Ah, Mark, this is wonderful as it was last year. Miss having you around more. Your poetry has meant a lot to me over the past 18 months. Sandra |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Words dancing on rainbows and moonbeams, thoughts blowing freely about on snowflakes and golden rays of sunshine, magical chants and romance flowing over blue oceans and skies...this is Passions. Thank you for generously sharing your visions. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
When others see snow on the ground A poet sees... Infinity’s portion of ice crystals embraced in huddling masses When others see a nativity scene A poet sees... Porcelain figurines gracing the simplicity of a worn down cresche When others see an ornament on a tree A poet sees... Adorned orbs of glass glistening under the kisses of a hundred lights ======================================== Well the "elf" wants to know when your gonna write the sequal to this... An Aquarians Vision  (hehe)And I can testify to the proof that seeing the world thru your eyes is indeed a gift. You already know how your vision grants me sight...moths are blinded by the light you know Beautiful images MC...your love of nature always shines thru in your poetry...as does your natural born talent. Now pay up...the elf is on overtime LOL  mothy meIts not like you to say sorry, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Mark...a superb expression of words.... I am happy to say that I appreciate your words...and you are most welcome. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
 Regards O Cowboy, Sudhir |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You may have come here a novice... but you quickly became a much-admired, unsurpassed master of verse... painting with words to share your remarkable vision. To say we enjoy seeing through your eyes is an understatement... we do so appreciate the gifts your poems always give. Merry Christmas, cowboy... I hope it's the best one ever for you and that the new year fills your life to overflowing with happiness. [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 12-12-2001).] |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
I do remember this one very well, and to read it again was a real treat......so glad to see you here, and to read you again dear friend (((hugs))) Charisma ~*Theresia~* |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mark- Good to see you, my friend. Love these gorgeous poetic thoughts. Happy Holidays to you. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Mark is back on the road so he asks me to thank all of you for your wonderful replies and your continued support while he is unable to be in here with us on a regular basis. He wanted to repost this as a way to wish you all Happy Holidays and thank you for the gifts of your friendship... and the gifts of your poetry. thank you all so much... Mark |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
I think you’ve put words to the thoughts of many of us here. Wonderful. Best wishes of the season to you. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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