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Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

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0 posted 2007-01-09 04:44 AM

What a blessing it would be
For my poems to last through eternity
Like famous poets that we have read
Though these many years they've been dead

How sad it is to be like me
Who longs to set her poor heart free
With songs of love and passion bold
And words of wisdom to be told

Between my mind and my poor pen
Lies a chasm I cannot ken
For though I try with all my might
I just can't seem to get it right

I really try...I've read the rules
That students follow in the schools
Without my muse, I'm in the dark
I just don't seem to have that spark

But I won't give up...I will not fold
Just because I'm getting old
So look out world, I'm here to stay
I still have lots of things to say

Though a famous poet I'll never be
You'll still be hearing from Grandma Bea!

Grandma Bea

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

1 posted 2007-01-09 05:50 AM

you are such a wonderful poet Grandma Bea - we never ever want you to stop writing for us!! RDB

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

2 posted 2007-01-09 06:15 AM

Thanks again Roniece.

Bea

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

3 posted 2007-01-09 06:23 AM

Between my mind and my poor pen
Lies a chasm I cannot ken
For though I try with all my might
I just can't seem to get it right

smiling...and adding what a delightful read

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2007-01-09 07:32 AM

wonderful write Bea

trutodaraiders
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since 2006-12-02

Posts 820
CA

5 posted 2007-01-09 10:28 AM

I await more poems from you Beatrice! Nice reading your wisdom and humor!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2007-01-09 10:32 AM

Grandma Bea, you ARE a poet ~ and your words show it!

I do so enjoy reading your poetry! In fact, if you don not mind, I am saving this one!

You're the real deal!

Loving hug,
EA

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

7 posted 2007-01-09 02:09 PM

I always enjoy your poetry Bea!!
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
Carl Sandburg

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

8 posted 2007-01-09 03:00 PM

Write on

Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2007-01-09 04:52 PM

Beatrice,
Don't you kmow your poetry is eternal.
Take my word for it.

The Lady
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since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

10 posted 2007-01-09 07:03 PM

"Who longs to set her poor heart free
With songs of love and passion bold"

Bea
I feel your heart floating free
hear your songs of love and passion...

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

11 posted 2007-01-09 07:30 PM

Thanks LeeJ...I'll try to remember that in the middle of the night when my pen runs dry and my muse is taking a nap!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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Posts 438

12 posted 2007-01-09 07:33 PM

Thanks Shadows...so glad you enjoyed it.

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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Posts 438

13 posted 2007-01-09 07:36 PM

Thanks Raiders...the wisdom I (and my kids no doubt) will question. The humor comes from sheer desperation. I like to laugh at myself before anyone else does!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

14 posted 2007-01-09 07:39 PM

Wow Earth Angel...thank you so much. Don't mind at all if you "keep" it. That's why I write them in the first place!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

15 posted 2007-01-09 07:41 PM

Thanks Chris...likewise!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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16 posted 2007-01-09 07:42 PM

Thanks Interloper...I plan to as long as the fingers (and my muse) hold out!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

17 posted 2007-01-09 07:46 PM

And they say that chivalry is dead!
Not as long as you are around Seymour to lift our spirits and spread your special brand of encouragement!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

18 posted 2007-01-09 07:52 PM

Thanks Lady...in true romantic, love and passion live on forever...you appreciate it more the older you get!

Bea

INclan
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since 1999-07-20

Posts 1024
Indiana, USA

19 posted 2007-01-09 10:25 PM

Rave on, Gramma Bea...
RAVE ON!!!

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

20 posted 2007-01-10 08:36 AM

Thanks Inclan...I've been "raving" for years...or so my kids tell me!

Bea

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

21 posted 2007-01-10 02:44 PM

Your words are in the air and the air moves, you know. Enjoyed - keep writing!

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

22 posted 2007-01-10 02:46 PM

"Though a famous poet I'll never be
You'll still be hearing from Grandma Bea!"

Excellent write!
Right attitude!

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

23 posted 2007-01-10 05:38 PM

Many of us share the same yearn and hunger,
yet most will never reach the level of the
greats who preceded us....But it has been
fun, hasn't it?

ivordavies
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since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

24 posted 2007-01-10 08:18 PM

Bea,

As a newbie to this site
it seems to me you've got it right,
between your mind and your poor pen
your muse has done you proud again!

I also think you know the rules,
your pen, one of your favorite tools,
with songs of love and passion bold
and wisdom waiting to unfold.

So maybe, I am here to stay,
if grandma's got a lot to say.
For though you say you're getting old
your poetry shines through like gold.

Have Fun,

Ivor

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

25 posted 2007-01-11 03:38 AM

Hey Ivor...so happy to see you over here...I TOLD you you would love it! Now let's hear more from you.

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

26 posted 2007-01-11 03:39 AM

Thanks Honeybunch...so gald you enjoyed it.

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

27 posted 2007-01-11 03:42 AM

Thanks Jl...so happy you stopped by.

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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Posts 438

28 posted 2007-01-11 03:45 AM

Thanks Magnus, usually, the journey is more exciting than the destination!

Bea

Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28

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Oregon

29 posted 2007-01-11 09:37 AM

I can't say it any better than ivor!
Your poems are wonderful. ~ Karen

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

30 posted 2007-01-11 03:55 PM

Thanks Karen...I Try!!!

Ivor and I are old friends...I'm so happy he's going to join us...and so will you be once you read his work...you'll laugh...you'll cry...but always enjoy it.

Bea

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