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hoot_owl_rn
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Glen Hope, PA USA

0 posted 2002-06-11 06:32 PM

Passion’s Quest

This is the tale about a ship
That sailed the seas one day
To search of shores of distant lands
Beyond sunsets, they say.
Captain Ron was fearless.
The crew the very best.
The vessel sure and sturdy.
Their goal was Passion’s quest.
Some thought they would find treasure.
Some thought they’d find the key
To questions like eternal youth,
Out on that distant sea.
The crew all had their own dreams
Of love and happiness;
Encouraged by their first mate,
The lovely Nancy Ness.
It’s told they all kept journals.
Told tales in words that rhyme
And wrote their lives in stories
Preserved them for all times.
Who knows what truly led them.
It’s rather hard to say,
What spurred them on through fog glazed nights
Or sweltering heat of day.
There’s those who swear they were possessed
By demons of their own;
In need to find utopia,
They left their lives and home.
No one knows what happened.
‘Tis years have passed since then.
The captain, crew and worthy ship,
‘Twere never seen again.
Some say the found a treasure
Too heavy for their ship,
But spawned by greed, they loaded it,
Then fated their own trip.
Some say the boat was capsized;
The captain and his crew
All dumped into the ocean’s waves,
They drank the briny brew.
Yet others say they still exist
Outside this worldly realm
And sail the seas near Passion’s shore
Their captain on the helm.

~ Ruth
www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html

[This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (06-11-2002 07:36 PM).]

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2002-06-11 06:38 PM

Helen,
Wonderful write, it has it all with a good palette of recall. Hugs and kisses. Sy

hoot_owl_rn
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Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

2 posted 2002-06-11 06:43 PM

Smiling...Sy, have I been gone from the pages so long you've forgotten my name dear Sir?

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

3 posted 2002-06-11 06:46 PM

Well ahoy there Hootie! Too long since we saw you there, but this was worth the wait. What a terrific tale of Captain Ron and his crew. ((hugs to you Ruth))

There is nothing means more to me than
my faith, my family and my friends.

cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

4 posted 2002-06-11 06:49 PM

we are lucky to have you back! This is just wonderful!
Cindi

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

Titia Geertman
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Netherlands

5 posted 2002-06-11 07:03 PM

Sy is standing in the corner with blushed cheeks

, but then....what's in a name...

I just love this beautyful poem Hoot, those must have been the early days huh??

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Check out my new website: lookheretitia.fcpages.com (I didn't 'link' this, so it won't take too much space).I

paladin

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Posts 930
Pensacola,Fl.

6 posted 2002-06-11 07:08 PM

"A three hour tour".But seriously I think it was a great read.

paladin

Gemini
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since 1999-12-15

Posts 1203
Wisconsin, USA

7 posted 2002-06-11 07:17 PM

Ruth, This was great, shows your creative flare. Just enough visuals thrown in, I felt like I had just become a member of a Passions Island 3 hour tour. Thank you.

Balladeer

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8 posted 2002-06-11 09:59 PM

We're not the Flying Dutchman
And we're not the Mary Deare.
Titanic? There's no way at all
That we would disappear.

We didn't sai into the sea
Nor didn't fall from grace.
We're sailing as we always have
Right here in cyberspace!

Wonderful to see you, Ruth

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

9 posted 2002-06-11 10:01 PM

Ruth! You clever, clever girl!

Martie

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10 posted 2002-06-11 11:15 PM

Hi Ruth..this was fun to read from you...probably even a bit of true.

Kethry
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Victoria Australia

11 posted 2002-06-11 11:29 PM

Did we disappear? I hadn't noticed.
Fabulous poem Ruth.
Kethry

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

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

12 posted 2002-06-12 01:49 PM

I love this!!! (but it made me seasick - or is that homesick?)

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

13 posted 2002-06-12 02:07 PM

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers. Unfurl the rudder and drop the main mast! Port the mains'l and stow the mizzen!
We sail into Passions with GR8 poets like you ... and we forever shall

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

14 posted 2002-06-12 04:35 PM

sounds like a movie. . .

great work. . . and good to see you again. . .

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vandana

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USA

15 posted 2002-06-12 04:40 PM

enjoy

hoot_owl_rn
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Glen Hope, PA USA

16 posted 2002-06-12 06:00 PM

Thank you everyone...just one of those strange ideas that come to you at oh, about 3 AM and you can't seem to shake so you write it down and then wonder if it really makes any sense at all.

Magnus

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South Carolina, USA

17 posted 2002-06-12 07:00 PM

poor Sy, tis a shame ... the mind that goes!

Ruth...yes, got it right.... Ruth,

I DO LOVE THIS POEM A LOT LOT LOT!

Awesome...and I know they will be grinning
from ear to ear after reading this...

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

18 posted 2002-06-12 07:13 PM

Ruth it is good to see you back, and with such an incredible post too! So true this is. Hugs to you. (Geez, seems to me that Glenn Hope is somewhere near me, but I'm not sure where!!

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

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (06-12-2002 07:14 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

19 posted 2002-06-17 07:45 PM

BRAVO!!! Oh my gosh, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I just love how your creativity shines in your words, may we all hold our quills high and praise Captain Ron and everyone who makes Passions possible! (kiss on cheek) This is fabulous, sweet friend, 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

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

suthern

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Posts 20723
Louisiana

20 posted 2002-06-20 09:27 AM

This is wonderful, hoot... I enjoyed it very much! *S* (And if I ever forget your name, call the 'Stute and make my reservations! LOL)

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