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A Small Tickle |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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It started out as one man’s dream And in the span of one short year There’s been an ever-flowing stream Of poet types from far and near. The first, of course, was P. deVine Who entered through Ron’s open door With ‘Serenade Of Sirens’ fine Then quickly added many more. Ron’s second guest, Maria Byrne, With ‘Unforgotten Words’ she came Then third it was our Michael’s turn And ‘Sleeping Beauty’ was the name. So many poets after this Albeit at a hectic pace Have filled us with unmeasured bliss While daily gathered in Ron’s place. Thanks for listening to that small tickle in the back of your mind, Ron! You have created a place of joy and friendship for all of us! 1/29/2000 [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 01-30-2000).] |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
What a wonderful poet you are Denise and what a wonderful person too !  Yes, thank you Ron ! [This message has been edited by Munda (edited 01-29-2000).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thanks Denise for this wonderful poem about the beginnings, and you Ron for the tickle that started it. This poem tickled me. |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Denise- What a great and important reminder that Passions wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for the creator! I thank you too, Ron, for creating this wonderful place... no this wonderful home! Joy |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WoooHoo Denise!!! Excellent my friend! And yep, we could never thank Ron enough for listening to that tickle....so glad you did Ron!! And Sharon for joining and all the others that followed!!  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Oh, Denise, this is wonderful!! It brought back some great memories...I was posting poetry on what used to be MiningCo.com poetry forum. Ron was posting there too. He replied nicely to my work, with words of praise to my surprise. I admired his work and lo and behold, he told me he had started a site that would take poetry submissions. I checked it out..read all his work...and was amazed at this man's talent! I submitted one poem...and it was accepted...!!! Then Maria submitted. I had talked to Michael on MiningCo.com and when he posted, it was like the beginning of a family. I haven't posted many poems there..but have so enjoyed reading the others...there are so many good ones! I still get fan letters about some of them. Then in March, Ron created a forum on the site. I wasn't secure enough in my talent to post then...when he opened a second one, I did join in..and that one progressed into the site you see today. I am so proud to have been a 'founding' member so to speak. And I've made so many lasting friendships from being here. I would like to add a special thanks to Ron. For without him, my life be different. I would not write as much as I do...I've gained more confidence in my work and myself. I appreciate all he's done for me and know that there is nothing I can ever do to repay him.... Thank you, Denise, for this small tickle..a wonderful reminder of where we all began... [This message has been edited by Poet deVine (edited 01-29-2000).] |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Wonderful, simply wonderful! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Denise...this poem is so creative and great and obviously pulling at the heartstrings of the members who helped create this amazing site...I have been looking for one of your poems for days...as I wanted to say thank you so much for all the kind words you have replied to my posts...I have seen so many of your encouraging replies to all in here...in every forum...you are the site's head cheerleader...  as well as a talented poet...take care Janet Marie...ps...love your Icon choice(smile) Some things cannot be explained by verses that rhyme, They are not measured by the commitment of time. Some emotions run too deep to be described by words, Forgiveness and understanding- remain the most beautiful words ever heard. Janet Marie |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Denise, I belong to another poetry forum, formed ourselves when MS dumped its chat rooms (well, the intelligent ones, anyway), and I know how much work it takes to get one going, to keep the enthusiam up, and to keep it going. I take my hat off to ya'll. Corinne |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This was such a sweet tribute Denise...only you would give such a gift!!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Denise, your work, as always, is so great! I look forward to coming here each day. And yes, thank you Ron for making this place so warm and inviting.  -SEA |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, You are truly "The Guardian Angel of the Forum", reading everbody's poetry and responding in such a gracious fashion. My sincere thanks to you for all your contributions to this forum. As for Ron, I think this forum reflects the character and integrity of the one who founded it and of those first pioneers. It is your "home" to which we have come, and I love the surroundings. Congratulations and thanks to you all. And incidently, Denise, I greatly admire all of your work, including this lovely poem. Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 01-30-2000).] |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
I have six words for you, sweet Denise: The Books of Genesis and Revelation. Now look what you've done! I'm going to have to go back and read all of those poems leading up to now...lol Wonderful poem from an even more wonderful poet!I think now's a good time to say thank you for all those replies you gave to my posts...you were almost always (roughly 80% of the time) the first to reply, and since "Faith in Dreams" I've kept the Corner Pub as an almost permanent fixture in my taskbar. You've helped this pathetic little dragon so much, and even more so now that you've given him some incredible and amazing poets to look at (first and foremost being yourself). Thank you for everything, Denise!!!! Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Oh, stop, I'm ticklish. What a nice tribute. ~Gene |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise- You are just MARVELOUS ! A fitting and tender acknowledgement to the beginning of a wonderful 'family' place. The talent here is remarkable. I've learned and grown with inspiration since coming to the forums. What an adventure it's been ! Ron is a wonderfully talented man. I too thank him from the bottom of my heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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simplyYRREHS Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 162 |
Denise! This is Great! I've noticed so many people writing about the forum as of late, and all of the poems just exude total joy over having such a haven. What a wonderful outlet this place is.....with such fellowship, too. Thanks, Ron person, for coming up with such a great spot for us to kick up our heels!  Sherry |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you all for your warm, kind and wonderful comments. I have met the nicest people here at Passions and I am so grateful for that opportunity given by Ron in the first place and so grateful for all the fabulous people who frequent here. You all are what makes this the best place around! Denise |
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dash rendor Junior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 21 |
I may only be a new member, but reading this poem and the comments given to it, I feel like this site is a wonderful place to be, and I feel fortunate to have stumbled upon it. Thank you all for posting these responses that are so tender and make such a timid person as myself feel so welcome! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is a wonderful poetry site and of course all the thanks must go to the creators who birthed it brand new. Thanks Ron, Poet Devine, Maria, Michael, and Denise too. As a member of this Passionate Forum I sincerely salute you. James [This message has been edited by jmlee12345 (edited 01-30-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Dash and JM for you lovely comments! This is a wonderful place, isn't it?! Denise |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
Yeah!!! what Denise said!!! Robert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
hehe...I'm glad you liked it, Robert! Thanks for the enthusiastic reply!! Denise |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I am so glad that I didn't miss this Denise...and I think Liz is so very right by procaiming you "The Guardian Angel of the forum" What a way to way to thank Ron and the beginning poets...very lovely..I'm sure when Ron reads this he will be touched..'S' I thank Ron too for this wonderful place that we affectionally call 'home' and to the other poets for making it 'home' [This message has been edited by Pepper (edited 01-31-2000).] |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Excellent poem Denise and a big thankyou from me to Ron also. This site is  Tracie |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ah, thank you for your sweet words, Pepper!! Thanks for your kind comments, Tracie! Yep this place is definitely Denise |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
To Denise....Wonderfully expressed!! I always do love your work anyway but this is so heartwarming and almost...what's the word?...Nurturing! Yes that's it!! Nurturing. It seems we can all come here for a lift or some kind of inspiration and sometimes even help someone else out of the blues. To Ron: You are an absolute gem for providing all of us with a safe place to go when the rest of the world has trampled on us and tried to beat us down into the trash heap with them. I love all the people who have tried so hard to make this a place of comfort and hominess and you are to be commended for your infinite patience. Thanks to everyone!!! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
When the world shuns you and you are in pain you will always find home here When life is just to dull and mundane you will always find fun here When friends turn on you with disdain you will always have friends here When in life's storm of lightening and rain you will always find sunshine here Your words of appreciation are just what makes this place a home. YOU are Passions! It's wonderful to know all of you! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Shawna for your kind words! This place is truly nurturing, I agree!! Thanks for adding your lovely poem here, PdV!! Very lovely, it is!! Denise |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Hey, Denise, very very very cool! Yep, great poem, for sure! LOVE IT! And how true... we have definitely come a LONG way since the beginnings of Passions... didn't know this many people in the world loved poetry as much as me. I remember the day Nan IM'd me (we used to know each other over at the Scroll/Critic Corner... great place, if any of you are looking to 2-thyme like I do somethymes... hehe)... anyway, Nan IM'd me and told me that she had some poems at netpoets.net, on the Main site, and was talking to Ron about starting a new forum to post. It was very exciting when he first started the blue page...some of you may know it... i know Michael and Sharon were there and Balladeer and some others when we first got started... well, that was just the beginning!!! And now THIS! Over 2,000 members and growing so fast, I certainly can't keep up! (notice, I currently have less than 700 posts, unlike some of your thousands!!! hehe... of course, I spent some thyme in an institute... LOL)... What I'm trying to say is THANK YOU, to Ron and also to Nan for telling me about this place when it was first being developed... I feel privileged to be part of its beginnings and special that Nan invited me over. Founding member? well, not me... but thanks to Ron, Michael, PoetdeVine, and Nan, we all have a place to hang our hats! GREAT poem and tribute, Denise... as usual, your writing has impressed me!-doreen |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thanks, Doreen! Yep, I too am grateful to Ron and all those members from the beginnings of Passions! They surely have given us a wealth of poetry to enjoy!! This place is just the best!! Denise |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Very true, I never dreamed that there could be a group of poeple like we are. Little did they know that the original few, would create such a loving place. Thank you for that |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm not even close to being a founding member but I'm sure glad I found this place! *G* Great poem for a great gathering of poets and the man who make it possible! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks OWU and Suthern for your wonderful comments. This is a warm and caring place for sure. I would have included more of the original members in my poem, like Nan, Balladeer and others but the above poem was based on the information that I was able to glean from the digital newsletter. I'm grateful to each and every one of them for the contributions that they each made and continue to make to make Passions the wonderful place that it is today! I'm also grateful for all the members, contributing poets and readers alike! Denise |
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