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A Tribute to the Poets In Passions
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A Tribute to the Poets In Passions |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
A Tribute to Passions I walked in here last month and left some comments and a poem, then wandered off on other quests, and then I returned. I was still registered but my poem was not in -- and I set about to correct these minor things. I read and read and sent comments to many lovely poets in here, and bravely submitted a poem again of my own to see if I could fit in. Alas, it happened, you guys are great - you sent wonderful replies and encouraged me to post more. AH, you have made a mistake my new friends, for poems I have galore --) And I will read as many as I can but cannot read them all - the poems burst in this forum like a waterfall. The reason I am writing this may seem a little strange, but I make my living on the net doing many things. One thing that I do is compile e-books and help people sell their work. But, sadly I have to say though poetry to me is worth its weight in gold. Not one book of poetry have I ever sold. And, now when I get what used to make my day "you have made a sale" Should it be paper it would flutter to the floor For I see an email that says someone has responded to one of my poems, so with bated breath I hurry in and to my great distress can't seem to get out of here, oh my, oh dear I am addicted, I fear. This is a tribute to the many great poets and kind hearted people in here. Thank you for being you, and I wish I could take your poetry and bind it in a book and have thousands of people pay for your wonderful work. Someday, it may happen when poetry is "in" and people from all facets of life will be buying them. And, when it happens I will be writing you and tell you the time is ripe -- and poetry is the new "hot seller" But, until then, I thank you all for being you, and putting your souls out on the net for all people to read without spending one red cent. Poetry is a gift and this forum is chalk full of presents. I also notice that many of you are parents of small children I do have a free ebook that is fun for adults and kids -- read it to your young ones, as the net -- sometimes, takes away that certain precious quality time from our children that we have been blessed. www.tipsfortop.com/fourbears.html netswan [This message has been edited by netswan (edited 04-17-2000).] |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Netswan, beautiful tribute to all of us here, and we are as blest having you here with us.  |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
This was so sweet to read and I don't know why there are not anymore post to this one. We all thank you. Tracie~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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eyesplus2 Member
since 2000-03-02
Posts 163australia |
Thankyou kind sir.....a stiring tribute |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Thank You, netswan! You are going to make me blush! But I am glad that my poetry is free. I would not feel right charging someone to read the feelings of my heart. They are freely shared with all of you!  ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Netswan this is a lovely tribute to all poets! There is something addicting about this place isn't there? I'm glad you joined us here, and I hope you'll stay, seems you will! They say poetry is dead, but not in the hearts and minds of us poets. |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Wonderfully put, in my humble opinion you are a credit to the board. Of all the boards which I have found on the net (and there are tons of them) Passions is by far the best, in quality, and personell. However, I would like to make one small correction to what you said: Poets will not have their day. Alas, we had our day, centuries, or at least decades ago. There was a time that poets were revered, and the guests of nobles. No more, but we write because we must. Salud! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Netswan, I like to think we all share this point of view. It is truly a tribute to us all to hear your kind words. I hope you continue to posts your great works with us. I personally want to thank you for being so sweet a kind. Hope to see more of your work. Lotsa love, Jeffrey |
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Lone Ranger Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 92Salvador , Bahia , Brazil |
Netswan I must say that I share the same feelings as you , there is really something addictive in this place... I'm only here for 2 days and i already can't get out!! Thank you for sharing your feelings , and remember that: YOU are the real poet in this place! "Only in the dreams , is that man can truly be free It was always thus and always thus will be" Prof. Keating Dead Poets Society |
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