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Write On!
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Write On! |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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Like ships upon the trackless sea- We often meet and pass. Flotsam on the sea of life... We never touch, alas! Like hails across a hopeless void- We touch each others heart... With words wrung out by passions, And our poetic art. What is poetry you ask? Why, friend, it's drops of blood Drawn from a wounded spirit- A cascade, yea, a flood- To flow unhindered to the sea, As we gasp out our pain. Determined we'll be heard this once- If never heard again. Graffiti down the halls of time- Like children in the dark- Determined that our memory lives... We have to make our mark! So write! so speak! let shine your light! Words graven as in stone- Like fireflies on a moonless night... We simply must..."Write On"! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
John...I always look forward to reading your poetry. Very well done my friend, thanks for sharing...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
"What is poetry you ask? Why, friend, it's drops of blood" Indeed. And writing it out is a "must" when it's upon us. Great writing, John. This one should be framed and on the wall. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"So write! so speak! let shine your light! Words graven as in stone- Like fireflies on a moonless night... We simply must..."Write On"! " Excellent writing Sir..good to read you once again. Life isn't about how to survive the storm... |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
You have been heard, John. Can relate. Much enjoyed.  |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
You are all too kind. I have missed the board. |
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Poet In Pink Senior Member Posts 1066 MI |
~Gunslinger~ Pleased to meet you ~ A wonderful read today ~ You have said it perfectly. Look forward to reading more from your pen Alana |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
You obviously have ink in your veins! I'd say you hit the nail on the head, blindfolded while standing on one foot with one hand behind your back! Great job! ~L |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Absolutely a precious read this one is! Thanks for sharing |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Gunslinger, It seems you just took me by the hand & led me down the page of this wonderful piece..& I was enjoying every line. Especially Loved the 5th stanza. Well done Poet.. Sky~ ~Don't Quit Your Day Dream~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Well said, John. I think we poets have to write, it seems to be our life's blood |
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