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Hello my name is Roniece...
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Hello my name is Roniece... |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia 
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hello my name is Roniece some will know me here some will not some say I am a poet though I’m not so sure at times but I always give my best and I’m never short of a reply I live in a place down under where there is sun and surf galore they say it’s a land of plenty of hope and fun and more where the harbour has its beauty and the people have their charm and most everywhere you look laughter and smiles abound I'm happy I live where I do... Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
some day I'd like to visit your down under world~~ M |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Roniece, You are indeed very fortunate living where you do... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
and I am glad to know you  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
So good to meetcha again, Roniece. My name is Ali and I am from AK (not to be confused with AL -- gins). Love, Ali |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
as a young boy, my dream was to live in australia and raise sheep...never fulfilled that dream...never made it to australia, though my wife and 4 children have been there and loved their experiences...and i still dream of things that never were! |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Hello Roniece How do you do? My name is John, but you can call me Blue Your smiling face is such a delight And I bet you taste just like vegemite If I get down under one day And came to visit you Would you teach me how to play With your didgeridoo...? |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, Nice word here. Everyone should be happy where they live, I'm glad you are. Bobby |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: I believe, have always believed, that anyone who puts their hand to poetry and gives the great attempt is, at heart, a poet. Only society proclaims those who try. But in our hearts, we know we tried. You, my friend, are a poet. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Hello Roniece, a pleasure to meet you, and read you, and share a part of your life with you...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Sounds like So. Cal. with the kangaroos and not so many people. Ida |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Dear RDB, You are without doubt, a poet. And this one makes me want to visit where you live… Tammy<333 |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My sweet friend and poet, that was a great post Roniece, I think one of your best. Keep up the good work and keep smiling. Lindsay |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
You are a poet, dear lady. You write beautifully. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Thank you everyone... I really am so lucky to have my writing read by you all... you have smiled my day... love RDB John...you're right, I do love Vegemite and I would love to show you my didgeridoo!  Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
LOvely poem Roniece, give envy to visit your wonderful country... huglets yann |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Hi Roniece!! nice to meet you lol ARCTIC WIND |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
you are a beautiful soul |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well hello you with the Roniece Dawson-Bruce from down under label. I’m Wesley James Beard, Jr.(((my dad was a damn yankee from upstate New York and he ran away when I was barley two and that's a good thing because I'd had to kick his big-un for sticking me with a monaker like that in coonass country)))from the swamp lands of Southern Louisiana and we too have lots of sun, and surf. . . when the hurricanes are a brewing (or when we’ve drank too many glasses of the same). And I’m pretty sure I’m not a poet – something like that would ruin my coon-ass reputation down home. They be whipping me with Nutria Tails and that’s not fun ... no way! I try to spin a small yarn or two (that’s acceptable at any coonass gathering especially during beer drinking and crawfish eating. Any tail, tale, is fair game at that time. At the very worse ... we do have fun. We did a good go at some of that surfing stuff during Katrina, though, even though we aren’t Blonde-haired and sun-toasted tan.. When that old hurricane, she busted that levey, man there was a continuous 10’ wave. We tried riding that thing in cement mixing troughs, pirogue’s (of course) metal garbage cans, even a few bird baths, and numerous other items, but finally had to ask ourselves...just what do we have webbed feet for if we aren’t going to use them? So from then on it was bare feet and bottoms down on the curl and we rode that thing from Lake Ponchentrain, up the Bayou St. John almost to the Mississip’ - What a run that was! Any way, we’re a smiley bunch in this part of the country/world and we’re gonna make you an honorary sister (just as soon’s the next hurricane comes so you can go bare bottomed and bare-footed up the Bayou St. John wid us on that hurricane’s curl. Love ya, my Aussie friend with the coonass smile....hope to see ya some day....keep the words flowing...and the crawfish hot and spicy! On, and I'm happy I LIVE - period...it's all uphill from there!!!! (heh, heh) You show me your digarido and I show you my pirogue for two and what make it run ... paddleless! Jimmy |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Yann... thank you my lovely friend.. Michael... you are the best! thank you .. x Helen... I really appreciate your comment thank you ... x Jimmy.....!!! now that was some reply!! LOL!! I just loved it and I think you live in a wonderful place too!!! I just have to figure out the coonass reference but it sure sounds kinda cool and I'm pretty sure I could do coonass anyday with you ..geesh, I hope it's not a rude word I have just used here!! love your work Jimbo! ...oooh now there's a nice name for you .. Jimbo! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well some take offense at the term...but they really aren't "all there" are are transplanted. Being a coonass is a term of endearment more than anything for/to the race, the culture of cajun people. It's a fun term and although I am not cajun I been one as far as I'm concerned for roughly 60 years and wouldn't trade it for the world. Was even marred to a full bloodied one. But, depending on who your are...some take offences at anything...and there's always that little ditty where you ask someone... 'do you know hat a coonass id?? They generally mumble something about Louisiana and people there but you stop them after a moment..."no, it's that little, round black spot just below a Racoon's tail"""...Smile my friend...it's all in fun!!! Jimmy |
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Virtual Abyss Member
since 2008-04-09
Posts 52East Coast - USA |
Roniece, I'm glad you replied to me because it has brought me to you. I love how you captured your roots in this piece. Great idea! Keep Smiling! V/r, Virtual Abyss |
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Joe Crow Member
since 2007-12-18
Posts 66Indiana |
Hi Roniece, I like your style!!! I've been meaning to tell ya but sometimes I'm slow at getting around to say what's in my heart so don't think I don't read what you write. I think of you as an honest person who says exactly what they feel and I have great respect for you because of that. There are a few people around here who make me wonder because of the odd way they express themselves and the names they choose to write under so I want you to know I like to get to know people slowly and measure my response carefully. You are a fine poet and I look forward to reading what you have to say! Joe PS. I sent Alby Mangels a poem once, well twice actually and while the first one drew a reply from him the second, well, I never heard from him again until I got a generated response that said he was changing his email address. Do you know him, he's from Australia too? |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dennis... thank you for reading my work, I know as a new poet here on our pages blue, there will be many fine works that you will read and enjoy... I feel privileged that you you have left your comments on mine.. be well, RDBJoe... wow! that has to be one of the nicest responses I have received and I do thank you and appreciate you for taking the time to read my humble offerings on these pages blue... I too, look forward to reading more of your work, it truly is captivating and amazing! thank you again, love RDB ooh nearly forgot about Alby!! yes, I know of him, but not personally, he is a fine adventurer and loves the outdoors! Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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