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Encouragement |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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He dealt with life in his own way, Not knowing often the right words to say. And so he'd tap a random mood to inspire His pen to elicit what his heart desired. Sometimes wisdom would come to fore As he peeled back the laminate to explore His desire to befriend or, perhaps, to ease The pain of rejection in someone else's pleas. The readers of those words he penned Would bless him with encouragement. Sometimes a light heart would come to fore As he sought to write just one more Poem to ease the pain found there That other poets had come to share. The words were light, but still conveyed The caring gestures that he made. Old friends and some new he sought Were the only foils for the gift he brought. In his desire to comfort with literal embrace He somtimes "Welcomed" with too much haste. In the ensuing clamor for poetic reform His intentions were too easily ignored. A line or poem, which when rethought, Could have been changed if the change was sought By a note or request, without attack Or people complaining behind his back. Some readers of those words he penned Instead, publicly sought encouragement. He discovered wisdom as he thought anew The impulsiveness from which his poems ensued Could harm another kindred soul, Though that had never been his goal. The only course left open, he realized, Was to encourage those with loudest cries To seek amendments with hastened requests Quietly, and with the same respect That some readers of those words he penned Would seek from his encouragement. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, library, for sure. New shelf. "What to read when needing a lift." Bravo!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh yes..I agree...into my library for this keeper! Very much enjoyed this insightful write! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Is that love I see in your eyes... |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
nice |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Much needed. And well received...  "sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Your words come across as gentle as a summer breeze. The tenderness captured and spread about these delicate blue pages. Love Bon-Bon  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This has many levels, my friend... and all reveal a caring heart. *S* Beautiful write! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LngJhnAg, LOL what did Balladeer feed you last night. It surely wasn't pirates rum an aphrodisiac perhaps? Anyway you poem was a delight to read. Enjoyed |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
You ate with Balladeer last night?....did the soup smell like pesticide?....Who really wrote this masterpiece?.... Well, so you luck out and come up with a good one now and then....So what?..Anyone as old as you are should have enough experience to come up with a good one now and then? Nice write Sailor...you'll never cease to amaze me.....(or bash me) |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Wow...amazingly sensitive and incredible! Hey, you write "good" even when you're not writing about Toe and 'Deer! Cool!  Thank you! Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The soup was good, Toe, but the wine was Raid '97, a very good year by the way.  It's always a pleasure to spend quality time with friends. When that's not possible I invite LongJohn  WHenever I'm with the sailor and his lovely wife Lorelei I have to keep reminding myself how rotten he is to me in his poetry 'cause he's so nice in person!! Come back, soon, LJ. SOmeday we'll get the retard to join us.... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yea, he came down here too....but was scared to call me when he got here..... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I am simply astounded and amazed...this is a keeper, for sure! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Very nice. Well-written & meaningful - more than one could ask for. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
"Deer'....and all this time I thought you were a "Black Flag 20/20" kinda guy? |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LongJohn~ When you dig deep ... you find a treasure-trove of wonderful poetic thought~ This is just such a treasure~  Hi Lorelei~ *Huglets* to you both~  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I am always in need of some encouragement. So, I will keep this, too. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
A very gentlemanly write. Its honesty unmistakable. Enjoyed. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Enjoyed the tone, the pitch and the catch of this...TD |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You're so right in the words you've penned Not always the right is read in what one meant Encouragement, who seeks it not Bravo LongJohn, I like your poem a lot TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful LngJhn ... I enjoy it when you gift us with a treasure of thoughts such as this. Warm and caring sentiments to read this morning ... what a lovely way to begin my day. Very nicely penned. Best wishes, /Kit |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
sweet sweet sweet...h |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Seems quite radical to use pesticides on your buddies. So it has come to this, huh? Lace mine with rose preserver, dear Balladeer. And LngJhn, when are you two going to visit me. It's not that far, you know. This poem means so much. Thank you for posting these thoughts. Liz |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
Excellent story, seeming so life-like in this place. You're really amazing at your poetic wording...I love the rhyme scheme you choose to pen in. It suits you...and pleases us... McLean |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
A truly marvellous piece of writing here Michael. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Uplifting! Grover. |
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tavern wench Junior Member
since 2004-01-11
Posts 44 |
He discovered wisdom as he thought anew The impulsiveness from which his poems ensued Could harm another kindred soul, Though that had never been his goal. How could your words hurt another? You are always kind, positive and extremely "encouraging" with your replies. You even find civil words for Toerag and Balladeer. This is outstanding writing...one to be read over and over. Thank you for sharing it with us, LJA. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Michael, I understood the deep truth you penned here. This was really well written. ......jo |
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