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MAVBEAR
Junior Member

since 2006-10-19

Posts 33
Louisiana

0 posted 2006-10-20 09:20 PM

A Star is Born

Gleaming on the horizon like a blazing star
She laid so graciously displayed

The life she gave, was time has no end
For each light within her said
Never let one go out
For she would light two to take it's place
An amazing place to live and play
To worship, to rest in her arms at night

So sad it is now, in her injured state
To see such a city , with such a legacy
To see her so tatered and torn,
To see her wheeping sorely
For the ones that were lost

Some say she should not be reborn
For she would only be once more
In the same way she is in now
For she sits far below the water
That awaits to destroy her once again

I say, wait and view her state
For one who has ever seen a sunrise
On her horizon, knows well, the beauty
Of the lady that is still here
For the warm Gulf Winds wake her
With their arms so strong
The mighty Mississippi flows
Within her bossom giving life to so
Many along the way

The swamps that surround her, no other
Place on earth can so much life abound
The people that are her heart, would never
Desert such a lady in her hour of need

Althought she is in such a tattered state
Through her tear filled eyes
One sees a glimmer of the gleam within
From this glimmer within her soul displayed
She will once again rebuild with her heart
And soul, no layd is known better and held
In higher esteem , than the Lady Of New Orleans

For out of the destruction and horror
She will stand once more to share her light
To the world, far brighter than ever before
For her heart are her people and this my friend
Is a heart that will never be destroyed

For when you look upon the horizon at night
Look well, for in the distance not far from you
is a star, A Star called the City Of New Orleans

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2006-10-20 09:31 PM

Dear Poet....

You walk for hundreds of thousands
in this poem, and I, we, thank you
for it, as we have several poets from
your very state as our most respected,
and long-time members.

Please, check your email for a
Very Special Greeting!

" It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love
~*~
KRJ

MAVBEAR
Junior Member

since 2006-10-19

Posts 33
Louisiana

2 posted 2006-10-20 09:58 PM

Thank you for your kind words,, I am humbled that my poor words got the attention as one as you,,

Mav

fmlbarebackrider2001
Member

since 2005-11-16

Posts 138
West Texas, United States

3 posted 2006-10-20 10:12 PM

Bravo bravo!!! I loved this one. Welcome to our little neck of the woods.

Know yourself before you try to know someone else.

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2006-10-20 10:47 PM

Please, don't be humbled. There are so many others out there who have been in your footsteps and several of them have found a home here. You are most welcome. We are all here to help you as you need, within the walls PiP.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2006-10-20 10:53 PM

awesome tribute to a great city!

Welcome to Passions!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2006-10-21 01:46 AM

It is people like you who are brave of heart, that will make New Orleans rise like a phoenix and up past the stars!

An inspiring poem of hope, courage, strength, and resurrection!

Giving you a warm, welcoming hug,

Earth Angel

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

7 posted 2006-10-21 08:55 AM

HelloPoohBear~
Are you who I 'think' you are ?

You pen the thoughts of the destruction so vividly ... reaching out ... touching~

Welcome to PiP ... give a special lady a *Huglet* from me~

And one for you
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

Becky Mangrum
Member

since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

8 posted 2006-10-21 09:04 AM

That is sad but true, i lived there once myself and love it.
Yes New Orleans will rise from the waters and Party on.

MAVBEAR
Junior Member

since 2006-10-19

Posts 33
Louisiana

9 posted 2006-10-21 10:54 AM

Once more, for all your kind words I thank you , for the moment you took to reply even more the deepest appreciation fusure ,,for the inquiry as "are you who I think you are" , my reply is simple, I am who I am for noone else can I be but who I am,,a mere man of poor words

Mav, aka Poohbear

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

10 posted 2006-10-21 01:47 PM

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

11 posted 2006-10-21 06:06 PM

WELCOME TO PASSIONS!
I so much enjoyed your entrance post!
Looking forward to reading more of your work.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~

MAVBEAR
Junior Member

since 2006-10-19

Posts 33
Louisiana

12 posted 2006-10-21 06:21 PM

Thank you Enchantress, it is always an honor to be addressed by one as you , the kindness of your thoughts expressed is deeply appreciated

Mav aka Poohbear

Martie

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

13 posted 2006-10-21 06:44 PM

Dear Poet...I'm touched beyond the limits of a city by your words, because they have such obvious heart within the skill. Welcome to Passions!!

MGROVES

Member Elite

since 2004-02-01

Posts 3802
california

14 posted 2006-10-21 07:25 PM

beautiful words

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

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