The Corner Pub |
Silent Applause |
Sunshine
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Silent Applause I see her in the Corner Pub, and I see him here as well, as this is no longer a place just for libation but for the seekers and searchers and those who have this passion for words they, the poets who are not really trying to prove a point other than their existence, not looking for fame or fortune but just sharing the thoughts of treasured terminology a lost science brought back to life with her breath and his breath and the feelings that wing on in that little café’s light can you hear it? She speaks, he speaks and the feelings emanate out and on, and touch you right…here… and you know, you know you don’t want to try to outdo them, you just want to do it as well as they did, and have your words touch someone, right… here… can you feel it? low light, candleflame shadows waxy scents of innocence belied by the way the words progress through the stillness and it’s not 1963 anymore they don’t look like hippies or yippies or strange but more like you, accomplished faces starring at the pages of yellow sheets and white pages, reading from them the made-up and/or innermost feelings to see if they have the sleight of hand to impose and pass it on to you. So the new breed is here the poets of today and we won’t click our fingers or clap when the best of words reach our ears, but instead we will look warmly at the poet and smile and our eyes will tear up once the phrases have reached our souls, and we will then smile again, and glow upon the author of the words the poets here in the Corner Pub. < !signature--> Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
"not looking for fame or fortune... but just sharing the thoughts of treasured terminology...." a beautiful tribute to poets everywhere...Thank you for a wonderful read. Best |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
this was a wonderful read..thank you for sharing it with us..very well done. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
I'm glad I came over to this post...great writing. Ron |
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kid D Member
since 2000-10-18
Posts 64 |
wow, i have read a few of yours, and every one is so on the mark, you hit it so perfectly...you are the embodiment of what this poem says, your words touch me with tears in my eyes and a warm feeling in my soul...thank you for being you thank you for sharing |
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Poet deVine
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Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Oh, this is so lovely..and so true!! |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Sunshine, This is a awesome poem. Beautifully written..but, the heart it has (and gives) to be received. They know who they are here & I agree with your thoughts. I can see the ladies of The Pub dusting off a frame for this one. Excellent. Marcy |
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Sunshine
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Well, I can see I'm going to have to spend more time here in the Pub...what a reception! {Can anyone say "Norm!"} BG...thank you... Peg, I was taught to share well, and I enjoy doing so...thank you... Ron K...you're going to have to slow down on your posting, I can't catch up! {~,^}... KidD, thank you for reading this, and others...it is vastly appreciated... PdV...ain't it tho! Thank you! Marcy...if the ladies are dusting off a frame, are the guys going to throw tomatoes? LOL!!! Thank you! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
I'm going to dust off my frame. This is definately a great poem! Keep up the excellent writing. Dawn |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Take a bow, Sunshine! You have definitely touched me...here. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Denise
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Beautiful poem, Karilea! Very nice! Denise |
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Sunshine
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Callie, one to be framed, huh? Thank you! KC...{curtseying...} thank you... Denise...thank you! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
My feelings exactly, all wrapped up in your poem to keep beside my computer, to give me strength when I can't find the right words, but just want to say it anyway. Thank-you for sharing you beautiful poem! |
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Christopher
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Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
This is awesome Kari - one thing tho... "them, the poets" - aack... don't like that! THEY might be a bit better! C |
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Sunshine
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Thanks, Chris. You're right...it was the flow of the words and in editing, wasn't caught. I'll ask denise to change it for me...I doubt it will mess up the context THAT much! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Sunshine
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Thanks for the edit, denise! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Denise
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You're welcom, Karilea, anytime. Thanks for having the patience to wait until I got home from work! Denise |
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Sunshine
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...pssst....denise....I have a store that sells "patience"....and they take ALL cards....LOL.... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
"Sunshine!" This was wonderful. . . and you're right. . . this is a great place. . . and these poets here. . . wonderful people. . . may have to spend more time here myself. . . ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
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Sven, I am hardly the one to say "welcome home" but the folks here are wonderful and you might even see a familiar face now and then... they make you feel right at home... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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rich-pa Member
since 2000-02-07
Posts 317New Orleans, Louisiana |
most of you don't know me, i haven't been in here in long time due to the fact i haven't had nay inspiration in a long time, but i can honestly say that i loved this piece, i feel that it captures our sentiments well, not only that, it moved me. thank you for the read rich-pa "freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose..." -janis joplin |
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a_little_girl Member
since 2000-05-08
Posts 307San Alejandro, HI, USA |
Well done Sunshine. This is some really good stuff that you have written here. Well done!! --Little Girl |
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Sunshine
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rich-pa, little girl, thank you both for your kind words. When inspiration plays hide and seek with me...I come to read... thanks again... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Sunshine, Your name is fitting, You shine truth through your wisdom. We reach out not to caress with hand, but with words and thoughts and feelings, touching hearts and souls. Thanks for your beautiful and insightful poetry. Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has passed Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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Sunshine
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Deb, I don't know how I missed answering your response, it is delightful, and I thank you for it... Dennis, now, if we could only figure out what to do with my "real" name... we are SO fortunate to have many, many talented people in all of the Forums, it is always a pleasure to come and read and sometimes, the most we can do is smile at them for the joy and experiences they lend us through their eyes, lives and words... thank you for reading... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Karilea is so lovely a name, i personally like it even better than your pen name and most lovely is this exquisite poem and tribute to all the poets here in the pub, so true that we all touch each other in profound ways, with our words and our hearts of love. Love, Ellie le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne con-nait point....the heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ A lovely write from a lovely gal. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
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Ellie, what a lovely message, thank you! I wanted to change it at 7 [Sara-Lee, you know...] but since I've used it as an ice breaker...lol...and thank you for the comments on the poem. It just seemd to "fit" here... Marge! Isn't this a fun place? Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Well, I followed the link from the shameless plug in Digital Passion. And you know what? Have ye no shame, dearie, for this one should nae be silenced by societal Reapers, filleting each syllabance with a twist of their scythes. Nae! Let forth thy mighty voice, amplified from atop steel building brushing skyclouds! Let the faceless masses meandering like ants turn their palled faces heavenward, as the mana of your words slip gracefully into ear inquiring ear. *snap snap* Love it!!!! [This message has been edited by Alicat (edited 11-15-2000).] |
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Solstice Son Member
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*HUGS* thank you Sunshine...got me..right here... Sol |
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Sunshine
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Ali, I certainly appreciated the chuckles you gave me...thanks!... Solstice Sun...we share many things in common, I am coming to find out...be well, and read on!... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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