Open Poetry #5 |
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The Rose from the Hearth |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
The Rose from the Hearth for Patricia Taylor on her birthday A breeze of light comes through where windows haven't been nor walls to dampen springtime's view nor doors to let it in to where horizons call anew a breeze of light comes through A warmth has filled the air while summer was ablaze with seas to sail and beaches where the waves would touch the rays and while the sun had done its share a warmth has filled the air A fog has gone away from roads of clear foresight where autumn stars would shine till day and vision seemed so right but natures colors were just gray a fog has gone away A flame now warms the room a hearth has come alive as winter's furnaces resume and holidays arrive from stones a rose has come to bloom a flame now warms the room |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Rus, this is a very beautiful poem and welcome to Passions, my friend. Nathan |
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Anne Member
since 1999-12-31
Posts 78 |
I love how easy and natural your rhymes sound! Lovely! |
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Pooh-Butt New Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 8 |
hey you wrote a very picture painting poem.. it took me away.. GOOD JOB |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Welcome to the family! Great poem! |
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Grandma Jo Member
since 2000-01-02
Posts 51 |
Very beautiful, I can see the picture you created with your words. ![]() |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rus - What a powerful entrance you made to the Passions Forum. Welcome ..... This is beautiful. I really like the uniqueness of the verses. Hope to read more. I would suggest that Patricia Taylor is a lucky gal to receive this for her birthday. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Welcome to Passions, Rus! Beautiful poem! Check your email for a special welcome! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Nate Dog: Thank you very much for your comment and welcoming me. Hi Anne: Funny you should say "lovely", that is a favorite expression of Pat's Thank you. Hi Pooh-Butt: Thank you. This will be displayed in the Deerfield Inn by a hearth with a pot of flowers instead of fire, something Pat and I saw two days after its writing. Hi Poet-deVine: Thanks for reading and the compliment. I feel very welcome. Such a wonderful group. Hi Grandma Jo: Thanks for reading this with such intent. Very appreciated. [This message has been edited by Rus Bowden (edited 01-13-2000).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Rus:..The mind is a glorious platform.. ![]() HUGS Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
(Hmmm, wonder why it posted as I scrolled) Hi ~*Marge*~ ![]() Hi Denise: Thank you so very much for that beautiful poetry card. I was so surprised and taken by it. Good night all... Thanks for a great first night. I had a chance to read a few... Loved the chance to be here. Thank you. Rus |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Rainbowgirl, I was just about to sign off and then counted... Thanks for reading and, yes it is, isn't it? ![]() Rus |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Quite a striking entrance you have made for yourself, with this. I echo the welcome extended by my colleagues, and for perfectly selfish reasons, I hope you post more soon ... (I love this stuff!) ![]() --Kess You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Russ, welcome to Passions. This was really very beautiful. Pat must be quite an inspiration to you to write such a lovely poem. ![]() |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
A skillful and lyrical poem! I love your recapitulative allusion to new beginnings. Although I am not a member in earnest, I extend my hand in welcome. ![]() |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
What a lovely picture you paint with your words Rus. Welcome to Passions and thank you for your reply to my poem earlier. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Beautiful imagery, and fantastic rhythm! Corinne |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This is a lovely tribute to your someone special...don't think I've ever gotten a poem for my birthday! Welcome to passions, you've made quite an entry!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rus, this is a wonderful verse.I love the rhythm of it. I can see I have many hours of pleasure waiting ahead of me reading your poems You are very talented Liz |
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Roger Leewright Junior Member
since 1999-09-25
Posts 28Beaverton, OR.USA |
Great Job Rus and welcome to passions. I found this poem very lovely indeed. |
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whiskey![]()
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
This is wonderful , Great poem , welcome to passions ![]() |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rus, Welcome to passions, enjoyed the poem. |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is lovely... Welcome to Passions! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Rus - hmmmpphhh - I was going to tell you how much I liked this poem, the ABABAA structure was so tight - than I read how you were going to get a card from Denise, and I NEVER EVER got a card from her - hmmmppphhhh - I loved your poem anyway, but I think I deserve a card too! lol - This was a great piece of writing Rus. I loved the flow - smooth and clean - I was at the end and I wanted more - you owe us all another 8 or 10 stanzas, so puts yer back into it, me matey. yo ho ho - and welcome aboard, too. |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Kess: Thank you for your welcome. After reading your poetry, I should stay for selfish reasons too! Hi Eloise: Oh yes, Pat is a wonderful inspiration and so good for and to me. Thank you for your read. Hi Claire: I went "shopping" for a form to use to write this poem and found Alexander Scott's A Rondel of Love and tried to do the form justice. Thank you for your critical read. Hi Martie: Ah, the word "lovely" again. This is a word of Pat's. To say this about this verse is very confirming. Thank you. Hi Corinne: Oh so glad you like it. Such a wonderful reply. You are fantastic. Thank you. hi devina: thank you for your great welcome and pat is very special. wow... pressure's on for next year. Hi Liz: Thank you for your wonderful compliment. I have read your work and it a pleasure indeed. Well, one's head can get big in this forum! Thanks. Hi Roger: Thanks for your welcome and nod on this verse. And there's the magic word "lovely" again. Appreciated. hi whiskey: thank you for reading and your wonderful welcome and compliment. Hi Seymour: So glad you enjoyed and thanks for reading. Such a great welcome here! hi suthern: The magic word again! pat will read these replies too. wow! thanks for the welcome. Hi LngJhnAg: Thanks for reading. Such a great reply. If I'm a matey, I must be aboard. Is 8 or 10 stanzas like swabbing the deck?? I am overwhelmed. Thank you all so much. Rus |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is equal to the old masters' work. What a love poem! You should publish this poem, truly. If I could ever do as well! What exquisite rhyme and scheme and flow, it runs like a river, delighting the reader immensely! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Rus, Great poem, I loved the flow, it grabbed me right away. She must be special for you to write something so beautiful. James Parker |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Rose, Equal? Wow! I'm off to bed and will need a bigger pillow now. As to publishing, I probably will submit, but no hurry. Need to consider the right publication. Thank you for this suggestion and also for noticing the rhyme work this took. Thanks Again. Rus ------------------------------ Hi James, Yes, she is very special. This verse could not be from me without her. So glad the sentiment came through. Thanks for reading. Rus |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Rus, very beautiful!! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ Love is such a lonely art, and death is but a taste. Minds are merely instruments that often go to waste! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Echo, Thank you for reading and your wonderful comment. Such a warm welcome I have received. Rus |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Pat is indeed a lucky lady.... ![]() ![]() |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Nan, That is a beautiful rose gif you've put there. Thank you, so thoughtful. And thanks for the great compliment and for reading this verse. Rus |
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Astraea Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 378California! Yeah! Okay, I'm done now |
What a lovely picture you've painted in words. Truly beautiful and a wonderful share. ~Astraea "Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness." "Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things." |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Simply beautiful Rus.... I'm looking forward to reading more of your work ![]() Welcome to Passions! ![]() A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Beautiful indeed! WELCOME!< !signature--> <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 01-16-2000).] |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Astraea, Thank you for your wonderful response... And the word "lovely" ![]() Rus --------------------------------------- Hi Pepper, Thank you for reading and your kind welcome with a smile ![]() Rus -------------------------------------- Hi WhtDove, O such a beautiful picture, a wonderful welcome. Thank you. Rus |
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