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A Gentleman and a Scholar ( For Sy...Seymour Tabin)
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A Gentleman and a Scholar ( For Sy...Seymour Tabin) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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A Gentleman and a Scholar His soft expressions light his face Both eyes and smile display his grace And yet these things are just a part Of what makes up this poet’s heart His words omit a subtle flair That takes us readers unaware In lines so rare, all wisdom’s found In every verse, talent abounds A gentleman he’ll always be He’s bonded proof of chivalry Though I’ve met plenty, you can bet A sweeter man, I’ve never met For Sy, who is truly both a gentleman and a scholar |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is beautiful, hoot. *S* I love the verse... and the name it reveals. *S* He's such a dear and so very talented... your tribute is wonderful. *S* |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hoot This is a fantastic tribute! I know that he must be all you say, for his poems show that he is that way. You were lucky to have met a gentleman and scholar....as he was to meet such a sweet hoot-owl. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
In lines so rare, all wisdom's found In every verse, talent abounds A gentleman he'll always be He's bonded proof of chivalry =============================== How wonderful of a tribute this is..you say it so well for us all as you capture the magic that is Sy... and you added in an acrostic for added measure and treasure. He is one of passions brightest stars and we grow in his light. I feel so blessed to have been able to learn from him and read his wisdoms rhyme, most of all to call him my *winkie* friend. You are so lucky to have got to meet him.  Clever, creative writing with kind intentions, well done Poetess Hoot-girl  ... and I don't know why ... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear Ruth, Your pen is wielded with precise, Exacting words that do suffice To sketch a portrait of a friend Who's talents have no ending end What cleverness you do display In this your kind and caring way Accrostically, you're at your best A liitle touch of sheer finesse As for Sy, Your artistry Paints portraits filled with imagery His character in flawless tune Musician's trade you do assume Your pen contains a lot of spice A painters brush, a pair of dice A violiner's finest bow A magic wand in magic show A swordman's sharpened blade of steel A swiftly spinning potter's wheel A scultor's chisel finely edged A gardeners thumb, with slendor hedged This verse is Sy, a gentleman A charming man, a loving friend His wisdom always does amaze A reader's eye in dazzling daze No one could write a verse more true Ruth, my hat goes off to you Your hammer's strike precisely fed You've hit the nail right on the head This is stunning and beautiful, Ruth and very much the man I know Liz |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
hoot'n excellent show of clever and sincere enjoyed it much and he seem such too |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Dogonnit, Sy, I KNEW if I went with you that you would get all the women!!  the problem is...she describes you well. You are all that and more, good pal. An excellent poem, Ruth, and I'm sure Sy feels the same about you....I know I do. Be well....  |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
A GR8 tribute to a GR8 Passions Poet |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ruth, I fell in love with you the minute I saw you and hugged you. It was love at first sight. And to hear you recite your wonderful poetry was a doubble dip of ice cream. Thank you so much for this beautiful poem I will cherish it.   |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Ruth, this is fantastic! And he is so deserving of the accolades you bestow upon him. You are both wonderful!Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh how wonderful. What a nice gift, and a true honor for the gentleman we all think highly of. Sandra |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Very lovely, I really enjoyed the way you presented this.... Lauren~ ~Sinking fast into |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Very "Sy-ish" Ruth, and oh so true. When I get over this flu or case of Cape Cod, I plan to do my character study poems eventually. Weather is too nice here to be inside too Take care, Hootie girl!Imagination is more important that knowledge |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
A finer tribute couldn't be penned for a finer man. Very well done Ruth. Yes indeed. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice words Ruth...James |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  YAY!!! A vertical acrostic, I LOVE IT!!! Oh Ruth, this is soooooo creative and this is the perfect dedication to a wonderful friend and talented poet to us all! (kiss on cheek) Your words always make me smile, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Sy...love you too dear one. Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments. He's so deserving of all this and more. Liz...as usual, my words pale when compaired to yours. Love you friend |
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