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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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A star shines over Phoenix And over Washington. Another shines on Texas- There's another! Oregon. Virginia has a shining star Oklahoma City, too. Florida and Canada Have bright stars in full view. Tallahassee, Mississippi, Light the evening sky. The star above Ohio puts A twinkle in my eye. Over Michigan, a special star And, farther north...my God! I see the brilliance shining From the star above Cape Cod. All across this nation and, indeed, All across this earth Bright comet trails signify Our poets giving birth. Thank you, stars, for your bright light And your illumination. You make the world a brighter place Through your determination. Please know that I do love you all For what you really are And, anytime I need a friend, I'll wish upon a star............ |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
Well thought out and well written...but Baladeer I would like to draw your attention to someone you inadvertently failed to mention Amidst all the magnificent stars that you see I heard not a word of the black hole that’s me |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Balladeer, there's a pretty special star over Fort Lauderdale too.... and speaking of stars - This site has spread its wings to England, Australia, and Singapore as well... Any others I've missed??? How wonderful to circle the globe in a "Fit of Passions" - Don't ya think??  |
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MuseFaire Junior Member
since 1999-06-27
Posts 12 |
what a lovely poem!!! It made me feel all special inside  ------------------ "Thought is the greatest of pleasures..." - Gustave Flaubert |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Craig..If you're referring to a "Black Hole" that sucks everything in due to its own design, then I agree. You are a black hole because you suck us in everytime you post one of your brilliant works. Thank you, Nan, for noticing my little asteroid. And, MuseFaire, that's because you ARE special!! |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
What a lovely tribute to all the friends here at Passions. Thank you. Twinkle, twinkle.....  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
What a lovely way to describe us! Thank you! Long may we twinkle! LOL |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Wow, excellent....what a way to make everyone here feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank you!! ------------------ *Krista Knutson* |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
aw durnit |
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ac Member
since 1999-06-17
Posts 129Cayey, PR - USA |
Amazing and even so amazing is not enough to describe you...thanks for sharing your talent...by the way Nan, your stars have spread throughout the carribbean too... |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Balladeer, Well that's a real nice thing to say You sorta brought a tear If you're ever passing through this way Please stop, we'll have a beer sandman |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Many thanks to all you stars. Fred, count on it. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
I beleive that you have magic flowing through your veins. It pumps through your heart, and channels to your brain. Then through your fingertips the words are generated, that show your talent to us all. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I have never seen kinder words pointed in my direction. Lost Dreamer, I thank you. |
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Krystal Member
since 1999-06-19
Posts 140Shelton,WA USA |
Balladeer... Beautifully done, and you're one of my favorite stars! ------------------ Shannon D. Montgomery ("Krystal") |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
a little twinkle in CA, though not very bright...bathing under the stars of this marvelous site ------------------ Childhood Memories...your countenance...hoarse whispers...My One and Only...Tribute to M.J... serving wench...stolen hours...devotion...Master...apart... |
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Poetwheel Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 208Canada |
Though you don't write of reindeer pie or oysters on parade I've come to love your written words; the talent you've displayed But talent alone does not explain the stir which you create Your courage to say and your open heart - thats what makes you great ------------------ Poetic Wheelbarrow http://www.stormloader.com/poetwheel/den.html |
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armanca Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 211Tennessee |
Excuse me sir, don't mean to interrupt I believe you missed a star as you looked up I may be little up in the night but i'm really quite a sight I sit above a state you did not say guess i'll have to send you my beaming ray You better look now...above Arkansas I'm the one yelling, "Over here ya'll!" |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Twinkle, twinkle over Kansas I guess you just don't like my stanzas so should I let this diminish my light or was our Balladeer just not bright? He failed to cover many others and I know he can write longer verses shall we give him another try? or should he suffer from many curses? (Couldn't help myself...this was left wide open for a little satire) ------------------ Sunshine Words will always express our feelings true. ~~~ KRJ Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 07-17-99).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Poetwheel....thank you very, very much. Oysters on parade. Why didn't I think of that? Carman..There are so many states I missed And that sticks in my craw. I know I didn't Tennessee But now I Arkansas! Sunshine..You'll have to try harder than that To make me feel dumb. If you don't tell me, how should I know Where the heck you're from? I should have guessed, though. Yep, you're right. I guess I was quite dumb. Your attitude does well exude Jayhawkian aplomb! I thank you all. If poetry can't be fun, then what's a meta for? |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Balladeer I hold you near to my loving heart just now, knowing that you can take a beating and leave with a knightly bow. You are so bold as to take hold of wit, humor and cheer so keep it up, my kindly sir that we may speak kinder of Balladeer. [And I'm glad to know you're a sports fan as well - or just a history buff in disguise.] ------------------ Sunshine Words will always express our feelings true. ~~~ KRJ Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 07-17-99).] |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
You know, I wasn't going to respond to another of your poems tonight (at the risk of sounding like a groupie ~ grins) ... but you charmed me with this one. It's really fun to read and it made me smile -- I think that there are many 'stars' on these pages ... it's a pleasure to watch the shimmering of words. A |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Right you are, Aziza. There ARE many stars on these pages. Over the years new galaxies have been created, some have gone supernova, some have left comet trails and we even have a dwarf star called Toerag. Thank you for enjoying and being a part of our milky way. |
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