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Seymour Tabin
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0 posted 2002-08-16 07:24 AM


Methodology

Methodology grew me a corn.
Sheered me of shoes and slippers were born
Gave me a cane to suede me with aid
Powdered my eyes to make flowers fade.

And rickety rack a pain in my back
As I lay on a bed made like a rack
Shooting arrows straight at the moon
To bring back time of loving and spoon

My Dragon is old and will not fly
And pleads with me, let old dragons die
No matter the offer no matter the play
There comes a time there’s no other way.

But to me he’s a lazy old thing
Lost his fire and lost his sting
He whimpers that he’s not a dove
And cannot carry me, to my love.

What use is a dragon without fire?
He’s turned me into a big old liar.

© Copyright 2002 Seymour Tabin - All Rights Reserved
Janet Marie
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1 posted 2002-08-16 08:27 AM


I don't believe that dragon is done just yet
He's the coolest dragon that I've ever met
So he's not as randy as he used to be ...
its of no matter ... he's still dandy to me.

There comes a time when we retire the fire ...
we trade it in for admire and higher level of inspire.
We learn we don't need to snort, smoke and bellow
with sage of age we burn with a dignified mellow.

The fire is replaced with wisdom's grace
time slows the pace with its promised embrace.
So we stop to smell the roses and chase the butterflies
we realize the prize is born in each new morn's sunrise.

Your dragon knows the Zen behind your autumn's amen ...
To begin again ... you need only to pick up your poets pen.


~*~




me thinks you two make for one damn impressive team ...

and me thinks that dragon just needs some Raspberry tea and a few winkies. *L*



Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2002-08-16 08:51 AM


JM,
You are my delight of the day.
And I'd have it no other way.
You say the most outragious things
A butterfly that really sings.
And I'll try the raspberry tea
And if it works he will fly me.
Straight to our gardens fantasy.
WWRS

Toerag
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3 posted 2002-08-16 08:51 AM


Obviously you've never heard of the magic dragon Puff?....good write and oh so true Sy.....
Seymour Tabin
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4 posted 2002-08-16 08:54 AM


Toe,
I don't think Randy would forgive me. But it might shake him up, Thanks.

Enchantress
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5 posted 2002-08-16 08:56 AM


Ahhh I loved the read Sy...
although it did leave me a little sad...
hope things are okay with you love.
~Morning hugs~

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

Krissy
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6 posted 2002-08-16 09:12 AM


Seymour Hi there, your writing is excellent do you know that? You have the ability to write the thought so beautifully. This is simply perfect in its flow and style, and this poem describes the feeling so well.

Do you have any idea how special and brilliant your writing is? I see in your writing how a writer of heart can be a writer of magic I watch your quill unfold such wonder and I’m awed. I know I’ll never be the caliber of writer you are

You aren’t old my friend not while you can write as well as this, because your pen speak to me

I can’t wait till September, I am so looking forward to meeting you, I’m so excited the anticipation is wonderful, prepare to be hugged mercilessly.
Love and warm stuff
As always
Krissy

And while thy willing soul transpiers
at every pore with instant fires
Andrew Marvell 1621-1678

Seymour Tabin
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7 posted 2002-08-16 09:17 AM


Enchantress
Not to worry just a little whimsy.

Krissy,
I do believe you have out done your mom. LOL
You have touched me.

Sunshine
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8 posted 2002-08-16 10:21 AM



A man was never not ever born
that time does not leave a little worn
but solid memories, this is so true
we wouldn't have them, if not for you...

Seymour Tabin
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9 posted 2002-08-16 10:26 AM


Sunshine,
I see you have eaten some of the bon-bons.

Elizabeth Santos
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10 posted 2002-08-16 11:39 AM


I don't believe a word of it. You cannot fly but oh, how your imagination does soar, and so delightfully
Take care
Liz

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11 posted 2002-08-16 12:23 PM


Seymour darling heart, so she’s outdone me has she? Mmmmm we’ll see about that, I can’t have her waltzing off with all the best poets can I?

You’re not old there’s still much time
For life to flow and your sun to shine
The sands of time will not run away
Not while your pen writes words of play
If you are old then the stars don’t glow
There’s no magic in poetry’s flow
If you are old then birds don’t sing
And the Mona Lisa isn’t worth anything
The sun doesn’t hang in the sky
And Superman is an ordinary guy
You can’t grow old not while you write
For in your words age holds youth’s light

Marsha

I love your writing Seymour it is truly perfect, so melodious and brings such a soft smile to my soul. Where would I be without my daily gift of Seymour’s delight? Lost that is where, I love it utterly utterly
  

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy



Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the earthquake wind and fire

[This message has been edited by Marsha (08-16-2002 12:24 PM).]

WhiteRose
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12 posted 2002-08-16 12:37 PM


SY, this is a lovely poem, though a little sad. Yet even in it's sadness it flowed smoothly as all your poems do. Even the thread of responses you brought about is wonderful to read.
Seymour Tabin
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13 posted 2002-08-16 04:03 PM


Elizabeth,
I thank you my dear and I hope all is well.


Marsha,
Wonderful write, not to worry you are my favorate utterly.

WhiteRose,
A lovely comment, thank you so much.

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14 posted 2002-08-16 06:56 PM


You left your candy dish within my reach
so scrumptious was the one that I bit.
Your wonderful words of wisdom within
in a corner of my mind will always sit.

You are the fire that ignites knowledge's flame
without you we could not do without,
so give that dragon a big dose of Geratol
and kick his behind - that lout!

Oh Sy, you are a delight for these old  eyes!  That little response was so bad LOL.  

The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it.  
Sharon

Seymour Tabin
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15 posted 2002-08-16 07:05 PM


Sharon,
You are a bright light and I pleasure in your replies.

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16 posted 2002-08-16 07:33 PM




(big hugggssssss) Oh Seymour, this is so very sad, my heart goes out to you and I hope everything is alright as I feel sometimes we juust can't the ignition started but it doesn't mean that living flame is still burning within! (sigh) Well-done, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Seymour, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Seymour Tabin
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17 posted 2002-08-16 07:50 PM


Noal,
Always enjoy your comments, thank you.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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18 posted 2002-08-16 09:26 PM


Sy ~~ You have THE most wonderful creative mind. This was a sad story but a wonderful one. I loved it.

Hugs, Marti

"Even if life is full of thorns,
I still embrace it, for I know
that in between those thorns,
there is a rose worth all the pain."

Seymour Tabin
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19 posted 2002-08-16 11:11 PM


Marti,
And you have the warmest replies. Thank you for the read.

passing shadows
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20 posted 2002-08-20 02:33 AM


bump!
suthern
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21 posted 2002-08-21 10:08 AM


Flames can sear and burn out of control
Leave our hearts empty and bruise our soul
But with maturity comes a glowing torch
That serves to warm instead of scorch
The coals may be banked, but heat radiates
And the love that's returned, our yearning sates.

This is beautiful, Seymour. *S* As you can see, the sad tone woke up my fingers with thoughts that the flash fires of youth aren't necessarily better than the hearth fires of a full life. *S*

Seymour Tabin
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22 posted 2002-08-21 11:50 AM


passing shadows
Thanks for the bump.

Suthern,
You are right.

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