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Lia Fail
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since 2002-02-26

Posts 80

0 posted 2002-02-27 09:11 PM

Tis true that I am proud to be the Irish heritage in me,But more proud than that I am, to call myself American. For one my roots across the sea, and one my country tis of thee. Two flags wave side by side, one heart alone filled with pride.
Tis True sometimes I believe, I hear old Ireland calling me. She whispers softly across the sea, come back sweet child come back to me. From deep inside she calls me home, me the child her the womb. She will never at peace, till the journey is complete. Where heritage and country meet, and Irish sod is at my feet. She will embrace me, Releasing me too, back home to my country the red white and blue.

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-02-27 09:16 PM

BRAVO!!! I LOVE IT!!! Oh my gosh, this is wonderful, sweet friend, this is a marvelous tribute to your home of your ancestry and also where you live now! Much of my family is Irish too, and I love Ireland so much, this is a fabulous first post! I LOVE IT!!! Welcome to Passions, sweet Lisa, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! (big hugggssssss) Ooohhhhhh...please check your E-mail for a special greeting from all of us here at Passions just for you! We all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lisa, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2002-02-27 09:18 PM

Lia, we've been waiting for you to post your first poem...in a long time! Welcome Back to Passions! Please, check your E-mail for a Special Greeting!

Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

3 posted 2002-02-27 09:21 PM

Welcome home, Lia Fail... I am so happy to see you here. Congratulations on being published, and please, please, please spend lots of time with us here in the forums...

Your entree is wonderful, of course.

Again welcome - and check your email for a special treat...

Martie

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2002-02-27 09:23 PM

Hi Lia..so glad to meet you. I have heard a little something about you and I see you ARE a wonderful poetess..Welcome back!

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

5 posted 2002-02-27 09:26 PM

Welcome home Lia. Your name belongs among the blue pages here!! It's so nice to read you again.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2002-02-27 09:30 PM

Lia~
Welcome to the Passions Forums~
Congratulations on your publishing success~

Keep writing ... and enjoy the friendships here~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

7 posted 2002-02-27 09:56 PM

Greetings Lia,
Enjoyed this piece. ThisDiamond

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

8 posted 2002-02-27 10:28 PM

This is wonderful Lia, and welcome.
I can't wait to read more of your work!
~Hugs, Nancy~

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

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

9 posted 2002-02-27 10:31 PM

THERE you are--(there was an a.p.b. out regarding your whereabouts--

)

I'm very happy to read your work, and hope that you will continue to share!

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

10 posted 2002-02-27 10:46 PM

Hello Lia

You have chosen an exquisite piece of writing for your first post here at Passions. Welcome! I'll look forward to reading more of your wonderful work.

Take care......Sue

Suetang

Lia Fail
Member

since 2002-02-26

Posts 80

11 posted 2002-02-27 10:50 PM

Thankyou for such a warm welcome. I missed passions i am looking forward to reading lots of posts and getting to know everyone.
for the people that know me it feels good to be home.
much love,
Lia

Alicat
Member Elite

since 1999-05-23

Posts 4094
Coastal Texas

12 posted 2002-02-28 01:38 AM

Welcome to these forums, Lia! I've read your writings at the main site, and look forward to reading more of you here. Thanks for finding us again.

Alicat

P.S.: The main site will be open for new submission...Soon.

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

13 posted 2002-02-28 02:28 AM

Was very excited to see your name up here today, Lia. You've been missed sorely by some here and this poem is a prime example why. You have a natural gift for words - and the flow is near perfect. I could almost hear bagpipes playing softly in the background.

Looking forward to seeing more from you.

Michael

[This message has been edited by Michael (02-28-2002 02:29 AM).]

Ron

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-05-19

Posts 8669
Michigan, US

14 posted 2002-02-28 02:41 AM

I don't know if I told you this story, Lisa, but in light of your debut theme, I thought you might find it interesting.

When the Chicken Soup people contacted me, I think it was something of a last resort. Sort of like the archetypical guy who will drive around the block for three hours before stopping to ask for direction. Any way, they had already spent quite a bit of time looking for you, but obviously without any success. You want to know why they failed?

So much of your poetry at the main site is about Ireland, THAT is where they were looking for you. They even called directory assistance, I heard. I still picture a little old lady as the Irish operator taking their call, chuckling to herself when they asked for a listing for Lia Fail. Since no one told them the significance of your pen name, I can only assume it was a private joke the operator took home to her family. Silly Americans! (For those who don't know, that would be something like calling a US operator and trying to get the number for the Plymouth Rock.)

Welcome home, old friend …

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

15 posted 2002-02-28 04:23 AM

me a little Irish too!
welcome home! I say to you

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

16 posted 2002-02-28 06:42 AM

and I've got just that touch of Ireland in me also, but am in the land of red white and blue, and I am very thankful that you are
at passions too!! Welcome, and welcome back. I look forward to reading much of your works. This was lovely.

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

17 posted 2002-02-28 08:46 AM

Nice to have your return...*s

M

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

18 posted 2002-02-28 08:53 AM

Lia,
Welcome and enjoyed your write. Always had a soft spot for the Irish.

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

19 posted 2002-02-28 09:14 AM

Lia - Lovely write. Welcome to Passions, I am excited to read more of your work. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

20 posted 2002-02-28 10:23 AM

I now know why they were looking for you... I'll be looking for more of your work. *S* Congratulations on your publishing success... and welcome!!

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