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From where the words come |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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Our writer's group topic for this month suggested by Rick is, 'From Where the Words Come' not an easy theme to write about.I hope you like it. From Where the Words Come I have written poetry for so many stretching years, It has brought me satisfaction and pleasures untold, My love of rhyming poetry has not once been in arrears And quite often there are stories that are needing to be told. Sometimes I wonder where those words do come from And then I think of all the places that I’ve been, To Europe, and the States and the land of the Pom And quite a great number of places that lie in between. I had a farming back ground for I was born upon the land And raised up to manhood through those depression years, It was through my love of travel that I saw my world expand And banish all those negative tales that one so often hears. Travel is quite important to see how other people live, It always makes us realize just how lucky we are here, It broadens up our outlook and to each one it will give So many things to write about that so vividly appear. A genuine love of outback places gives me scope to write And the view from top of Uluru is indeed beyond compare, Up there in the Kimberly’s lake Arguile’s a stunning site And Yellow Waters wet-lands will make you stop and stare. There are a great number of people who play a variety of sport, A great source of information with many words to use, The outstanding one is football where battles are weekly fought, They play with every nerve they have for no one wants to lose. There is cricket, tennis and golf that’s enjoyed by many folk, All a wealth of different words that readily come to mind And also horse racing that sometimes will send you broke, Are all a source of words to use that come regularly to mind. Lindsay Wilson |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Like the making of a poet! (that would be you) I enjoyed seeing the places you've been that have shaped the person you've become. Very nice writing, Lindsay~ |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Blue Seranade, thank you so much for your kind response, it's most appreciated. Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Good for us that the source of your words is so wide and differentiated, dear Poet Lindsay! Enjoyed your reflections on the words. Emotions will never fail to inspire you beautifully. Love, Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Emotions in you're writes go prefect with your poetic Writing Lindsay!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I believe you accepted and achieved success at such a challenge, Lindsay. Bravo! |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Wonderful insight , Lindsey , I am sure you will always find topics to write Hope |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Yes, I believe that as long as one keeps living and doing he will have subjects to write about and the words will come. Joyce |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Enjoyed this, Lindsay, and I'm sure there are many more places your words are going to take us to. Helen |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
All the things that you have seen and done in your lifetime have added to the richness of your pen's ink. We are blessed to have you sharing all that you have witnessed and experienced, through your warm, earthy poetry. It's real! ~ and it's folksy and highly appealing. Love you, my dear Aussie Man! Linda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my wonderful poet friends, Margherita, Michael, Sunshine, Hope, Joyce, Helen and Linda, I sincerely thank each and every one of you kind folk for your very kind response. To have other poets comment favourably on poems I write is a great source of pleasure to me. God bless you all Lindsay |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I thought maybe, after reading this, I'd look back at your picture and see 007 himself in his natty attire and pefect face - but no, to my relief it was still you, scrubby, weather-worn, earth-smile and all. Whew, I feel so much better now. Thought I'd lost a friend. Loved the wwrite...don't do rhyming unless it accidental and I even try to avoid such accidents --- love it when its right and not forced, but just to darn much trouble for me to write. But I do honor those of you that can write that way. Be good, my friend ... and walk easy too...i do that much anyway (well walk easy anyway---not be too good). j. |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Lindsay, wonderful write, I feel it too, you have done very well in this challenge. I love the way when you write about the sport played in Australia. I am a great cricket fan and i just love watching the Australian’s play they sports with such great passion, like you are so passionate about your poetry. Prasad "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
JWesley you certainly haven't lost a friend and I quite enjoyed your summing up of my picture. Writing rhyming poetry is not all that hard and it does give a great sense of satisfaction when you get it right. The thesauris on my computer does make it a lot easier for me to find the word that I want. Thank you for your response and you walk easy too. Thank you Prasad, I think that whatever you do, if you do it with great passion, you are more likely to suceed. In fact I have written my autobiography and Called it 'Passions Pursued'. Most Australians have a great love of sport, especcially football but there is also a great number of cricket enthusiasts as well. Have a great day my friend. Lindsay |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I learn so much from your poetry, Lindsay. Thank you, Ida |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Yet again Lindsay, a great write, I enjoyed hearing you recite it yesterday, always nice to catch up once a month, have a great day my friend and take care. Rick |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my great friends Ida and Rick I can always rely on a good response From you two great poets. Much appreciated. Lindsay |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
If we look around and pay attention, our world if full of things to write and comment about for others. |
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