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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Catharsis: Purification or purgation of emotions primarily through art ~Webster Words inked onto paper in rhythm and rhyme cleansing my soul with every line bled from my heart they pour from my fingers washing you away ‘till all that lingers are words I can live with the idea That we are all merely actors Playing a part But I do wish Whoever is writing my script Would learn to use A few more Happy Endings ~Javan [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 01-26-2000).] |
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WolfsMate Member
since 2000-01-14
Posts 121New York |
Writing so eases the pain at times. Excellent verse.  |
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fc Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 130 |
wow....you write this so perfectly, and you write for my soul as well ..thanks ruth |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Hoot, I really like this poem, and the line "they pour from my fingers" very interesting. Parker |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
A poetic catharsis is such a healing thing. May it bring you peace and pleasure. "All that linger are words"--loved this line. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And the words touch another's heart... Well done, Hoot! *S* |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
And without that carthasis many would be lost! This is lovely as usual...glad you have your carthasis, Ruth... K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Simply lovely Hoot... "'til all that lingers are words" I'll echo Suthern here....she spoke my thoughts too,.... most eloquently... [This message has been edited by Pepper (edited 01-26-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Some of the things we write out of our pain are some of the best that we do. Plus, I can't think of any better therepy! This is lovely, Ruth. Keep writing! Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thanks everyone...I use my poetry often for cleansing, and sometimes it results in some very deep and overly sad poems. I appologize for that at times  I can live with the idea That we are merely actors Playing a part But I do wish Whoever is writing my script Would learn to use A few more Happy Endings ~Javan |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
To write the way you describe Is like to search your soul And you do it so beautifully Knowing that you there makes writing worth my while. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Although sometimes you may pen poems that are heartbreaking enough to cause tears to fall from these eyes, each and every poem you write shines with the beautiful soul that is you. Wonderful job with this one!May I never be too busy to help another's load, Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed. --Author Unknown |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Guess ya didn't want anyone asking for the dictionary huh Ruth???? This poem rings true in my heart as well. Through poetry, I've learned to cleanse my soul and heal as well!Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
AHA! - That's why I feel so drained after I finish a poem.....  |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Left in Awe at this Ruth. What a eye opener I used to be schizophrenic, but we're ok now so don't make me mad cause I'm running out of places to hide the bodies......LOL |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hoot- Lady, this one slipped by me. (Thank you, David, for bringing it up) Funny, I never thought about writing as a soul-cleansing process before I read this. I can see how it is for some people. I have often advised people to write, write, write ... never realized exactly what I was saying to them about getting it out before. Thank you for an insight into me. I guess I write because ...... it's there. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hoot, You not only write from the heart, you do it with such ease. This is so lovely. Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone...I know no other way to write but to bleed out my heart into words...not always a good thing I'm afraid. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
i write stuff sometimes to vent out all my anger and frustrations---just never knew the process is called "catharsis" loved this") |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Ruth, This my friend, is what poetry is about! I read this. Then I read it again and again until I had it memorized. I realize it's a short piece, but somehow you managed to pack the power of an entire civilization's written word into it! This piece, so true, so welcome, has left a mark on me to be sure. No offense to anyone else, or to any of your other poetry... but this has taken over the spot of my all-time favorite "Passion Poem!" Awesome my friend, your gift shines through in these words. Chris |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow...Christopher...you have me blushing with that comment. Thank you so very much, it means a great deal and even more so coming from you |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Absolutely beautiful! Corinne |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Hoot, you write so beautifully. I'm sure I will still be thinking about this one long after I'm in bed. Thanks. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
You are one of the stand out poets in Passions as evidenced each time you post your poetry. It's more than the words you pen, its the feelings you express and it comes from where we all really live, in our minds, heart and soul. Danny |
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