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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-02-15 10:48 PM

A year ago I discovered writing
Up until then I'd never written a thing
I had unearthed a hidden treasure
So much joy did my writing bring

I would bare my soul to strangers
Upon these pages of powder blue
Passions became my second home
With many hearts so warm and true

Many people from far away places
Had suddenly become friends of mine
And whenever I'd visit these pages
How their magical words would shine

So very welcome do I feel
In this home so cosy and warm
So many talented people live here
As they seek shelter from the storm

Never once have I felt awkward
About exposing my feelings to you
You have seen inside my heart so often
Seeing the heartache and pain I've been through

You've been able to see a side of me
That I didn't even know was there
You've comforted and inspired me
With lovely words that show you care

So very gracious in your comments
And with your friendship ever true
How grateful I've been for your guidance
So very fortunate was I to find you

So if ever I'm feeling lonely
There's one place you are sure to find me
I'll be within these four blue walls
Immersed in pages of wonderful poetry

Suetang

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

1 posted 2002-02-15 10:50 PM

Sue,
That's about the finest ever PiPs tribute I've seen! Wonderful and true. Fine write.

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-02-15 10:53 PM

YAY!!! Oh my gosh, this is sooooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I feel just the same way you do, Passions is my #1 favorite place other than home, this is like a second family to me and we're all so happy to have such a loving friend like you! (kiss on cheek) BRAVO!!! I LOVE IT, SWEET FRIEND, WE ALL LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

3 posted 2002-02-15 10:57 PM

Sue, this was a darling snippet of gratitude; you made so clear what the value
of good friends, a relaxed time, inspiration...et al are to a person.
I think with this type of subject it would be easy to be ingratiating, but
you chose to write with great aplomb, and a sincerity that is so very
obvious that the reader has but no choice to feel the same way!

and that's a verrrrry good thing, Sue.

my best to you,
this fine evening,
theShadowRider

thepoeticplumber
Member

since 2001-05-15

Posts 185

4 posted 2002-02-15 11:09 PM

Absolutley the best Pip tribute I have read.
The sincerity was awesome. The feel was that of total love, and total loyalty. What a fabulous job Sue. Your friend, Roger

Silver Streak
Member Elite

since 2002-01-02

Posts 3625
FL, USA

5 posted 2002-02-15 11:15 PM

Thank you, Suetang. I agree with everything you say. Thanks for sharing it.

-newell

Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com

Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher

Poet deVine

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

6 posted 2002-02-15 11:15 PM

This is wonderful to read. Passions is a very special place..but you know what? YOU also make it the place it is..YOU and everyone who continues to post here. So thank you for making Passions the greatest poetry forum on the internet.

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

7 posted 2002-02-15 11:24 PM

Sue,
one of the loveliest tribute poems I've seen in a long time.
Simply stunning
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

JBaker515

Member

since 2001-02-28

Posts 458
Dartmouth College

8 posted 2002-02-15 11:37 PM

Sue..

this was so wonderful.
YOu have hit it on the nose, 5 times over, this was lovely..

Your work touches me.

~~Jeff~~

Ivy Rose
Senior Member

since 2001-12-29

Posts 1300
MA, USA

9 posted 2002-02-15 11:48 PM

Sueteng...I agree with the message within the words of this thoughtful and beautiful poem. Thank you for being a part of Passions and, hence, my family, too. ***Ivy Rose

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

10 posted 2002-02-16 12:02 PM

Isnt it funny how one just picks up a pen and begins to write poetry..well we are glad you joined us..and thank you for this lovely poem Sue...hugss

~Victoria~

"Silence is a friend who
will never betray."
— Confucius

RosePetal

Member Elite

since 2001-08-26

Posts 2985
South Florida

11 posted 2002-02-16 12:06 PM

Sue,

You are not only a romantic poet, you are also an inspiration to me!
You have always taken the time to read my poems since my first day here, that means a lot! thank you

Passions is my second home too!

Wanda
Member

since 2001-10-23

Posts 461

12 posted 2002-02-16 12:32 PM

Sue, What a wonderful tribute you have written here. It was great to read. Wanda

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

13 posted 2002-02-16 02:29 AM

This one brings a tear of joy to my eyes. It is absolutely beautiful, in the message and the presentation. You have spoken a piece of my heart, Sue. I am honored to be here on the same blue pages as you.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

14 posted 2002-02-16 09:23 AM

I don't even want to count the many tributes my muse has told me to share with Passions in ways of thanks for all that is here. The friendships I have made via these blue pages have been some of the best I have known in my 50 years of walking...

Your anniversary is coming up! I cannot wait to see what you will do in tribute to your one year here...

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

15 posted 2002-02-16 09:37 AM

Dearest Sue! We embrace you because you are beautiful. Whether you began to write 20 years ago or last week. Your heart glows and anyone that feels will see it. I wish I had more time to dwell here and experience your uplifting spirit. It does a person well to read you. I hope you always write, always share, and always stay just a verse away. It is an honor to share in mutual tribute. (However this is most exceptional beyond words).. You are poetry.

Much Love and happiness sent your way.

Sincerely,
Regina

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

16 posted 2002-02-16 09:53 AM

Sue this is simply wonderful, what a superb tribute, so well done and from the heart. I look forward always to reading your lovely poems my friend. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

17 posted 2002-02-16 03:01 PM

Sue: Thank you for sending me this link to your lovely poem! I don't get to 19 very often and I wouldn't have wanted to miss this tribute. Your wonderful poetry helps to make this site what it is, along with the many other fine poets!

Betty Lou Hebert

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

18 posted 2002-02-17 09:19 AM

Se, that is just how I feel. This is such a cool place, and I have met some of the finest peole ever, here. Nicely done.
Sandra

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

19 posted 2002-02-17 09:27 AM

Sue, this is a wonderful tribute and I feel the same way as you,...Passions is my second home.
A beautitul write poetess!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me~

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

20 posted 2002-02-17 09:17 PM

Sue, as we are an inspiration to you...
you have also become an inspiration to each
of us...I have watched you poetically grow
over the past months...and that in turn
inspires me...and inspires us all...Thank
You...very much...

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

21 posted 2002-02-17 09:23 PM

Thank you for the lovely tribute, Sue. I have only been here since December, and this is the first of your poetry I have had the pleasure of reading.....and, I must say that I am very impressed, and also grateful to be a member of your family away from home.
Thank you and Great Job!!!!!!

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

JBaker515

Member

since 2001-02-28

Posts 458
Dartmouth College

22 posted 2002-02-17 09:37 PM

AWWWW sue, you are the best!

BUMP!!

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

23 posted 2002-02-17 11:40 PM

I remember reading your very first poem and encouraged you to keep writing, and I am sitting here not in disbelief, but it total awe at the workmanship and quality of this tribute, which is by the way, the best I have ever seen as this one includes the human emotional connection to this place. It is the sincere comments and also poetry like yours Sue, (throught the pain of loosing your Dad to the beauty of your gardens) that makes this the place what it is, a community of great people with one thing in common - poetry ~ and you honored them, Ron, the moderators, and yourself beautifully. Sorry I am so late, catching up!

Hugs my friend, and I am sure proud of you for this poem you did.

Live today like it was your last day on earth!
~* Don't know who said it but they were sure right *~

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

24 posted 2002-02-17 11:45 PM

It makes me very happy to see our members gain so much from being here posting, reading, and commenting. Yours is a truly heartfelt poem.. Thank YOU for sharing yourself with us...

brianbeaudry
Member

since 2001-07-20

Posts 410
Northern Ontario Canada

25 posted 2002-02-18 05:06 PM

This is simly wonderful Sue...everything you praise us for, I also praise you for dear friend, you have helped many with your emotional and inspirational penmanship. Thank you for this beautiful tribute!!!

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

26 posted 2002-02-18 07:23 PM

Suetang - how well I know what you have written here, and I thank you for writing and posting this poem..

BC

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

27 posted 2002-02-18 07:40 PM

And thats a good thing...James

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