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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Not like Yeats or Shelly now Not even Dylan Thomas I know that these folk were quite good But I’m not like them I promise You see these people were to fine Their diction …..’to precise’ But to steel a line occasionally I spose it would be nice No I want to reach for greater things My verse should make its mark No..’ bonfires for my soul’.. I seek No strolling through the park No waving hands so foppishly No rose with…'thoughtless briar’ I’m not for crumpets after tea Or…….. staring at the fire You see I’m a poet for today And convey things as they are Like..,,’How sour turns the sea’ And …’the polluting motor car’ I know that some pals think me mad They just don’t understand Why I sit down almost every night And …’doom pours from my hand’ But you know something I’m training hard For the message to be heard But sometimes when the words don’t flow It can sound. …’Quite absurd’ So if some people knock me down I’ll rise ……I’m sought of spunky You see dear friends I’m not a clown I’m just………… a poet junkie |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Jon, Here at Poet Junkies Anonymous our twelve step program is outlined as such: (1)write more poetry(2)write more poerty(3)write more poetry(4)write.............................. (10)write more poetry (11)write more poetry (12)start over at step one! Excellent poem! Dennis :^) |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Hello, my name is Bonnie and...I'm a "Poet Junkie"...This is a wonderful poem Jon, certainly reveals the soul of the poet. Great piece. Bonnie |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Hello Bonnie, and welcome to Poet Junkies Anon(PJA) an association of friends formed by King Dennis(Haiku)White Based on an idea by JM Rules: 1 You have to LOoooooove Poetry(and Poets of course) 2 You have to vow to write 1 poem a day (at least) 3 Your writing must be bold and daring and sometimes rhyme. 4 You have to boldly go where no poet has gone before. 5 There is no rule five 6.You have to make up rule six. Membership is open to all..........YIPEEEEEE Jon   |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
JM, Possible Rule 6?: If you are content writing two poems a week, perhaps you should take up bowling or knitting and forget about attending our meetings. LOL Dennis :^) [This message has been edited by Dennis L. White (edited 08-10-2000).] |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
May I suggest your Majesty(respectfuly of course)that the fewer poems a MEMBER writes the greater the membership fee. (seems like a money spinner to me) and all the fees go to the King and assistants off shore savings account. We don't seem to have many members yet!! Jon [This message has been edited by Jon Mewett (edited 08-10-2000).] |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Count me in!...lol keeping my rule 6 to myself |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Cute, Jon! Say, if you are writing more than one poem per day can you send me the others....hehehe......I'm lucky if I write one poem a month lately.....*sigh*...I guess my muse is still vacationing in the Bahamas.  Denise |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Hi. My name is Lakewalker. I recently got into this life. I guess, well, I guess I came here to get help. This world is taking over my life. I guess there are worse things than being a poet junkie though  Great poem![This message has been edited by Lakewalker (edited 08-10-2000).] |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
hi...my names dgvarner...i too, am a poet junkie...i got on this wild ride when i was about 13..or 14..have at least 10 handwritten books just brimming over with the stuff--its everywhere..i cant shake it...it wires me at nite when my brain should be sleeping...it keeps me fumbling for a pen during the day...i'm...well, i'm definately...an addict..... my rule #6: only hurt like hell long enough to tell your story..then pray it fades away! heeheei'm loving this poem  dg"Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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Salooma Senior Member
since 2000-01-28
Posts 781 |
great poem....any room for me? my name is salma and this addiction has been getting to my head, I can hardly sleep, drink, or eat anymore....these poems take over my mind! my rule #6: u gotta dress like a poet junkie too!! (hmmm....) salooma |
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Salooma Senior Member
since 2000-01-28
Posts 781 |
oh yes btw....dgvarner...love your signiture, kahlil gibran... awesome guy, isn't he.. salooma |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Hey thanx everybody ......Yep you're all in .....looks like we've got ourselves a movement.And now...... write ON (OOPS sorry) Jon |
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Wikket Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 340Santa Clara, CA USA |
Me Too! Me Too! hehehe Great one! Should have thought of this myself!!! ~~Jamie |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
hey...wheres tricks?.....we need to round her up and bring her in..(she's in denial..) LOL  dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
((((((((((TRICKS)))))))...get in here gal. That should do it!! Jon |
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Lady Lost Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 470 |
My name is Beth. I am a poet-holic. I find myself using after breakfast and alone at night. I am a classic poet-holic and sometimes write until it hurts..my wrist that is. I am addicted. My soul would not be content without out it. Thank you for letting me share. You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Hello, my name is ellie and I am also addicted...that poetic high is too much fun to give up! Rule #13-If feeling down, get high again, by rereading all the responses to your latest poem! That should do it! ellie< !signature--> Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL [This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (edited 08-12-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hi, I'm ~*Marge*~ My symptoms seem to fit the qualifications for membership. Addicted ? Yeah, guess I am. I do my part in keeping amused by the muses. IS THERE A CURE ? Oh, God ... I hope not ! ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Hey guys! Thanks for the invite. Sorry I'm late.... my name is vicky i'm not a poet junkie i don't have to write it doesn't control my life ...can quit whenever i want... OH, WOW!! Maybe I do need help. My name is Vicky, and I'm a poet junkie. I sometimes find myself writing back-to-back poems. Writing before noon is not uncommon for me, and I often find myself writing alone. Thank you so much for giving me this safe place to come and share. THANK YOU JON! YOU'RE MY HERO!! -tricks |
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