Open Poetry #6 |
Respect and Tolerance |
Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Respect and tolerance abound In the sanctuary we’ve built here Poetic people from round the world Becoming friends we now hold dear As the circle ever widens Drawing strangers into the fold Hands reach out in welcome to All poets young or old Though threatened by a storm Of bigotry and disdain Steadfast do we stand Our freedom we maintain Passionate is our name Writing is our common goal For in this family of friends Each one completes the whole |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
yuh im the biggest whole though o man i know you can delete that poet..really great as always and so true |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This is such a special place for me, thank you for writing such a wonderful tribute and saying what is in my heart. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
*Remembering when I found my home back in November!!* This was great Sharon...we are just one big happy family...most the time!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Sharon this is terrific, and I'm so glad to be apart of this family of friends. beautifully written as always What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
PoetdeVine~ This is a wonderful way of saying what is in the hearts of many. I hold steadfast to the hands and hearts of the friendships I've forged here. The circle is never-ending ... and is the perfect symbol for this place. Glad to share the friendship. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Excellent poem and sentiments, PDV! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Indeed, PdV. Well said. Michael |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Great poem Sharon! This is a wonderful place, and I hope this means something to those who choose to use the "Passions" name in a bad way! This is a place of Respect and Tolerance... Way to go girl! |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
The whole is greater than the sum of the parts... gestalt... nicely put goddess |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
poet D you speak words of wisdom in this... very warm tribute to this place we call home. I wish the world outside these walls were as passionate, friendly, tolerant and respectful. take care, jm Now for me some words come easy But I know that they don't mean that much Compared with the things that are said when lovers touch You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be jackson browne |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Nicely said! And may I say that your support and encouragement helps make these Forums what they are. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Great sentiments PDV |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Yep, you nailed it!!! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
....and you have helped so much, deVine one, to make it what it is today. I thank you |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Poet deVine, Wonderfully said Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and Passions poets hold such endless beauty. Cerenity |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Well said Sharon.. HUSG |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Very true. Beautiful poem. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all for your kind commments. You know this poem is dedicated to all of you that have formed this circle...without you there would be an empty space and all the good stuff would spill out into the vast wastelands of the internet. I truly think if Passions were ever to disappear, I would also. I've never known a group of people that I like, admire, respect and care about more than all of you. And to top it off - you write beautiful poetry! Thank YOU! |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
no heaven can be perfect for everyone all the time ... but I must admit that since coming to passions I have started to look at my fellow poets and their works in a whole new light ... I like what I see and the pleasure I find, costs no more than what I receive Rex}<{{{{o> |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well stated, PdV! Wonderful poem about a wonderful place full of wonderful friends! Denise |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
They say that our children have learned their lessons well if they behave properly when they're out in public. Well, we all know that Passions is founded upon the principles of tolerance and respect for others. Let's hope that any who call themselves "Passions Poets" can adhere to those tenets if they're to represent themselves as such out in the cyber-world of poetry... Nice job, PdV.. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes this is a lovely place...lots of encouraging people here...without that encouragment many would stop writing..and then they would not get better and better..so it is a wonderful endless circle of support. Thanks for pointing out that it takes respect and tolerance. James |
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