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One Last Poem |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US 
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'Twas the night before Christmas And all 'cross the Net, Were lurking the poets I recently met. The quatrains were written, The free verse was parsed, In hopes that one person Would see our true hearts. With pain in our rhymes And joy in our verse, We quickly logged off, All to disperse. While I, at my desk, Recalled their kind posts, And the forums we shared On faraway hosts. Amidst the tears that we cried Were the smiles that we sent, With the fears that we shared, And the help that we lent. One last poem this year I feel I must write: Merry Christmas to all, And to all a good night. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ron, this is wonderful. And though I know the posts will decrease in the next few days, I also know there will still be those lonely souls who seek solace here in the family of poets. May God bless you and give you peace, laughter and love. Stay safe during this holiday season...because you are the reason we are all here.......thank you! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Twas the net before Passions, Good-grief what a drag, The same old websites, No fun could be had. Then LongJohn the sailor, Steered me in this direction, Said I'd enjoy without failure, And it's been quite a blessing. I guess Ron's much like Santa, This present he's given, To all of us "children," A poetry heaven. So we thank you dear Ron, For this website you've built, And gave it to us like "Santa" Here...have some cookies and milk! And have a happy and joyous holiday sir, and a better New Year....I know I've caused you to roll your eyes, shake your head, and ya probably sent many nasty emails to LongJohn for telling me about your site....but I've honestly enjoyed it, the fine poets, and hope to be able to play here next year......Thanks again... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ron what a wonderful poem! I'm glad you decided to do one and post it! We all thank you I'm sure for this wonderful gift and home you've given to all of us, like Toe says! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all your wishes come true! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
loved that toe "have some cookies and milk" and yep will agree, this place is the best present I have ever had, it never gets old, and the smiles just grow and grow great poem ron.....great place.....am glad this year I found my way back home  |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Like your poem Ron.... Have a very Merry and I thank you too for this wonderful place we all call home... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Fairy Colours Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 169Sunrise,Fl,US |
Great poem to end the year with. You are very much appreciated Ron. --A Little Fairy-- |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
The candle burns low the wick almost gone melted wax embossed with poets name drawn to page like moth to flame burned brightly flickering to life time and time again *Merry Christmas to you too, Ron. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Same to you, sir! I have to say this is an enduring gift you've given. It doesn't fade or wrinkle and it's always the right size and I never tire of playing with it. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Ron, this is so sweet, but you have already given us such a gift by giving us this forum where we can post and read and make friends and learn about ourselves once more. Thanks is such a small word in comparison to what you have given us, but thank you anyway |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
I hope my sincerity will make up for any lack of poetic eloquence on my part, a bit ill I am. Ron 'tis a wondrous world of words you have built for us to live and play in. Thank you for that and much more. I am glad you had the time and inclination to write this poem. To add to Lady deVine, I am one who will be here on Christmas Eve and Day. Merry Christmas!! Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© ------------------------------------------------------- "Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change..." Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade (Marquis de Sade) |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Super thoughts Ron... HUGS Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I knew you were Gunslinger! Merry Christmas, Ron. No matter how many or what kinds of gifts I receive this year, yours was the best. Hopefully, each poem I post will be a thank-you note. Best wishes! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Merry Christmas, Ron. Michael |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
You know how little kids, ages two and younger, seem to be more interested in the box than what came in it? Well Ron, you've made that box a far more interesting place to play in for this kid. Thank you for this wonderful gift, for all your time and energy, and for all the wonderful people I've come in contact. You and yours are a class act and are much appreciated. Happy Holidays and may you be bug free in the new year. |
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starboards Member
since 1999-10-14
Posts 467longwood, florida |
Ron, great poem indeed to end the year with...a tribute the best family known... Ashley  < !signature-->"I wont look back, I wont regret, though it hurts like hell someday I will forget" [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 12-22-1999).] |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
*I* *would* *like to* *wish you a* *wonderful holiday* *and extend to you my* *hopes of a new year filled* *with kindness peace and love* *thank you for all that you do Ron* *Merry Christmas* *** *** *Sally* |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Ron, Did You Know When you opened tis poetry forum It'd be the best or only friend to some? Did you know it'd be a healing place where many diversely interlace? Did you know such wit and wisdom exists? That no emotion would be missed? Some lonely lives would be spared? So many cared 'bout feelings shared? Did you know it would give wings to all who care about more than things? That it would be so far reaching to include the great arts teaching? Did you dream it could ever mean so much? So deeply and permanently tender hearts touch? Had you any idea welcoming me how eternally greatful I'd be? MERRY CHRISTMAS |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Please don't go away Ron, your work is too good. You are as good as an icon, who words have helped me understood, the meaning of life, the best you could. If you leave our website, have a happy life but, I know that you'll come back because, poetry is something you can't lack. Nathan |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nate Dogg - Don't worry - Ron can't leave Passions... He IS Passions... ... You know, everyone - Toerag isn't far off. Ron is indeed very much like Santa... He's an interminable "giver"... a beautiful man, inside and out.... He's got the same wonderful twinkle in his eye.... and he lives at the North Pole.... Maybe he is Santa...  ... Ron, my dearest friend - You know that there simply aren't words to adequately express my appreciation for you... *googols* Yer favorite elf... [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 12-22-1999).] |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Thankyou Ron for this wonderful wish. I wish all the best for you and yours. Thankyou for this lovely family you have gathered here. May we all prosper and gather in the coming year. Good night kind Sir. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Indeed Kind Sir, you unknowingly opened friendships and doors for so many. Passions alone is a wonderful gift for us all. May I again wish you and yours a safe, loving and Merry Christmas.  Reach inside your heart, that is the greatest gift you can bestow. Merry Christmas.. ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Gelukkig Kerstfeest Ron. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fantastic poem! I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! Thanks again for this wonderful place!Denise |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you Ron. I guess you can see how much we appreciate you, me too! Wishes of Merry Christmas and love and peace in the New Year to you. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you should write more, yaknow? |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Not only a great poem but also a great thread. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Here it is your birthday and I figured someone would like to see you really are not the Grinch! What a sweet poem Ron, I didn't catch it first time around, but it is SO you! Happy Birthday, and Merry Christmas (for next year) there killed two birds with one comment. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Heck might as well surface an oldie and a goodie for the newbies  Merry Christmas Ron. |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
a beautiful poem from a kind heart. merry Christmas to you too. enjoyed another beautiful poem of yours |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Merry christmas to you too, ARCTIC WIND |
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