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The Sage (other title suggestions welcomed and appreciated)
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The Sage (other title suggestions welcomed and appreciated) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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The Sage (any better suggestions for a title?) High upon a dusty shelf On paper yellowed with time Lies his simple gift to man His words in meter and rhyme As a poet, he was never known Though I have known as such And whereas his passing went unnoticed I miss him very much Now all that's left are his words Inked upon the page To many not the wisest man But to me he was a sage How his words they moved me Such stories he could tell He left a mark upon my life This man that I knew well In the grand old scheme of things He was but a simple man And while Grandpa wasn't famous I remain his biggest fan ~Ruth Grattan 9/11/99 (Dedicated to my Grandfather) ------------------ "The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say." ~Anais Nin |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
What a wonderful tribute.. I think perhaps a title that shows that.. no ideas from me, but .... well I had to put my 2 cents in..hehe |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
WOnderful poem, Hoot. How about "His Legacy" or "The Greatest Poet You Never Knew" |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Very touching Hoot! This was beautiful!!! No suggestions, but I think Balladeer's are good. |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
I see he left you his gift  Wonderful words of love you've written here, hoot. I really like this a lot. I like Balladeer's title suggestions too.------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Now I'm crying again! Oh my, this was absolutely breathtaking! What a lovely tribute to your grandfather! I'm sure he'd be pleased. I think 'The Sage' captures the essence of his impact on your life! ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Lucie, Whtdove, Caroline, Denise and Balladeer...thank you all very much. Balladeer...I like your suggestion of "His Legacy" ------------------ "The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say." ~Anais Nin |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Wonderful poem, Ruth. I well remember my own Grandfather. ------------------ Pain is life, life is short, I will endure. DreamEvil© |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Great writing runs in your family! Great tribute to your grandfather and I think the title is perfectly fine. ------------------ I fell in love and kept on falling |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your title is fine. My only suggestion would have been "Stories of the Sage". By the way, I believe your Grandfather is beaming! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Master, Dream Evil and Sunshine...thank you very much Sunshine.....I like your suggestion also, thank you ------------------ "The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say." ~Anais Nin |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
A BUMP TO THE TOP! (Just because I like it so much!) ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Why thank you Denise |
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Billy Junior Member
since 1999-09-05
Posts 25 |
Great job. I was just thinking about posting a poem about my grandfather. This is sooooo good. I'll just keep mine hidden for now. |
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