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Happy Birthday, Ratleader!!!
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Happy Birthday, Ratleader!!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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I Have no Garden was something you once declared But with unforgettable poems you have shared Bare Root Roses, The Lilies and Orange County Snow Conjuring cathedral quiet of Fern Grotto And White Bud, stubborn Oleander and Nightgold Appear vividly on our screens, for you have told Sensitive Plant secrets long kept by Flowers Of Love As They Open to cries Of Crow And Mourning Dove You’re the master of free verse but Of Tone And Time Wrap The Man and I Am show your talent with rhyme Cement, I Want (self-duet!), To His Koi Mistress Demonstrate without a doubt that you are the best! You’ve taught the importance and finesse of format With boy, and gravel, Fading, charming Balloon Hat, Butterfly Talk, The Sand - superb is What You Do And you are unequaled when it comes to haiku! From heartbreak to humor, broad is the spell you cast I weep for Beachcombing, ponder Piano’s Last Feel the peace of Everhome, (pray its time is far) Hear waves caressing sands of Corona Del Mar Remember the value of Coins In The Sand Give my sincere respect to Utility Man Admire defiance in Note To San Andreas And smirk each time I think of A New Blond Waitress You shared Kenneth Patchen and On Reading Li Po, Yearning for Firefly and What Happy Mutants Know Took us Riding With Angels, then said The Sky Leans Recalled some younger days with Surf City Fourteens We were right there, too, Shopping For Decorations Smiling as you faced your Strawberry Temptation We were filled with sympathy for Crow On The Pier And at The Rat’s Escape, could not resist a cheer From poignant Losing Data and the Puppet’s Plea Across Lanes to twining Toes - From A Man Who Reads Smiles linger from When I Was A Pretty Young Girl Until we remember There’s A Hole In The World We grin appreciation for the Volleydance Our souls are Adorned with exquisite Resonance We’re bathed in the Ocean mist of Seaside Turning Then Someone Else’s Fire leaves us with tears burning A treasure like The Quilt, sorrow of Losing Doug Makes me want to give applause - and perhaps a hug. With your words comes the breeze of Santa Ana Wind The sting of sweat from Stacking Bales seeps through your pen Wishing On Andromeda, I won’t pick a star But I will tell you, my friend - that is what you are! As you’re Reading By Street Light, just remember this If you want a poet - your mirror’s Where One Is. I hope A Cat Named Longing never leaves your door For your work always gives Everything I Came For Sometimes I Feel tears Fall, but then I hear Starsing You pen makes magic from Just Ordinary Things Day and Hour you always give such fine poetry Sharing Pockets of life with your PIP Family With Pencilled Thanks I Welcome all words that you share Each chance I get to read you, know I Will Be There.   May your birthday be a wonderful one, my friend... you definitely deserve the best! *S* HAPPY BIRTHDAY! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
OH MY! What a beautiful gift! I applaud your creativity!  I'm sure he'll just keep this forever! Happy Birthday Ed! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I surely am impressed, Suthern! Thanks for putting so much effort into this.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ED!  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Wonderfully put together Suthern... indeed this is a lovely gift.  Happy Birthday Ed  Maree What are you my god? You touch me like you are my god |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
happy happy birhtday |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yeow, I knew I got up in the middle of the night for SOMETHING..... and it was this! You move me, suthern lady...yes, you really do. Sometimes I think it's not worth doing what I do, and sometimes I think it's very very worth doing. I don't write because mystic inner forces drive me to it, I write because I love...love the act of writing, love toying with words and ideas, love making something that didn't exist before, love life and at least some of the people in it....this incredible poem of yours reminds me of that, takes me back to openers. Heart thanks to you, Laura. I truly needed to see this poem at just this moment. It's been a week of weeks for me capping a year unlike any other, very good in some ways, very hard in others....this makes it complete, in spades. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
A wonderful write, Suthern for a truly gifted man. Happy Birthday, Ed. M |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: suthern, I think you opened this man up. A better gift couldn't be given. Happy Birthday, Ed! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Happy Birthday Ratleader! What an absolutely original and love-filled gift, dear suthern! Love, Margherita |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Have the best of days on your birthday RatLeader. Suthern you did a great one here. RL is beaming all over the place. Hugs Bon-Bon  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
 Well, what a wonderful present, written with much creativity for an outstanding poet! Wishing Ratleader the most wonderful day in his life....this surely must have blessed him! Ratleader...wishing you the best day ever...happy birthday and make a wish....God speed both of you! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Suthern.....What a lovingly put together tribute to Ed on his birthday. I know the work that went into it, but also know, that friendship held your pen and worked it to perfection. Happy birthday, Ed!  |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
Happy Birthday to Ed and congrats to suthern on this work, creative and loving, to a wonderful poet, from a wonderful poet |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernLady~ YOU are friendship beyond these pages blue YOU are the knowing of love so true YOU *gift* the treasures of our Ratleader man YOU spread happiness with touch of hand~ Ed~ You do what you do Whatcha do, whatcha do Happiest of birthday wishes Sent from me ... to you~  THIS is a treasure beyond words~ *Huglets* to BOTH ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much for joining me in wishing Ed a wonderful birthday! *S* I can't put into words how magnificent I consider his talents... I can only arrange some of his titles as reminder of his contributions... and hope he understands how much I admire and respect the man and how deeply I value his friendship. *S* Ed, I can't think of a greater reason to write than love... and can't think of better results than you achieve. *S* If ever I should envy an inanimate object, I would envy your pen... and I can't wait for the day I find all these titles and more gracing the shelves of my local bookstore! *S* I truly hope your day and life are filled with joy... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Well this is a wonderful sharing of words... a true labor of love..both in the writing and posting from home on the dinosaur comp!!  LOLEd's reply shows it was worth it...very cool Ruthie-girl Happy Birthday Ratboyeeeeee |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY...TO THE LEADER OF THE PACK!! |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Happy Birthday ED hope you have a great day ~~**~~ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nice tribute to a good poet... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Ed, Happy Birthday to you!! And many more..... With Heart Hugs, Ethel Love your birthday present to Ed, Suthern Lady |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Happy Birthday sir Rat, better late than never, isn't it? (say yes) Hope you had a wonderful day. Bunches and bunches of hugs to you, and to you too, sweet suthern lady~ This is a dandy, and such a very special gift~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Gear Miss Suthern This is a wonderful gift you have bestowed to a wonderful poet. How thoughtful and how warming this must be to know your poetry is so much appreciated that someone would incorporate the titles into a poem such as this Happy Birthday Ed Liz |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully creative poem, Ruth! Such a lovely birthday gift! Happy belated birthday, Ed! I hope you had a great one! |
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wordwizard Member
since 2003-09-08
Posts 483on the way to next world |
Nice poetic gift for a birthday...Happy Birthday and many happy returns Ed! |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
a well-tailored birthday suit auntie! |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Suthern, Thanks to your magnificient tribute to a great poet. I, too, can't wait to see his poems published in book form. It'd be great to actually meet him at a book signing. Ratleader has incredible versatility and skill and appetite for new insights. I send my birthday wished along... Happy birthday,RatLeader. We are soooo fortunate to be able to read and respond to you live. Sadie |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Dear friends... I thank you so much for your kind responses and for helping me honor our talented friend! *S* If you've missed any of his work, you've missed sheer excellence! *S* |
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