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The Paradox of Poetry (a gift of words)
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The Paradox of Poetry (a gift of words) |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Who are we that marshal words as shepherds to a flock We pluck them from obscurity to use as building blocks Seeking order from chaotic ways we cement them into place With skill the seams blend art-fully leaving but a trace Rogue thoughts are tamed to serve our needs and lend our works a flair We command all that which we over-see , Earth , water , fire , and air As artisans we wield our tools to create what none have seen Constructs built of flowing lines whose spaces in between Contain a language none may speak much less hope to control The gaps we leave sub-conciously are windows to the soul We ply our craft with diligence weld words to paper steel The seams though slight often shed more light than our best works will reveal The paradox of poetry Inherent by design Though eloquent our words may be There's more between the lines With special thanks to all at Passions , Who without which this probably wouldn't have been written. Doc [This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (edited 02-21-2000).] |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Now this is just a wonderful, heartfelt tribute to our craft - it holds so much truth and is gracefully written - well done Moose! 'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Gee, Moose, this is great ! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
"Contain a language none may speak much less hope to control The gaps we leave sub-conciously are windows to the soul We ply our craft with diligence weld words to paper steel The seams though slight often shed more light than our best works will reveal"... WOW, this is superb!!! very well written! take care, janet marie I love you Is all that you can't say- Years gone by and still... Words don't come easily Like I love you, I love you... But you can say baby... Baby can I hold you tonight Maybe if I told you the right words At the right time you'd be mine... Tracy Chapman |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The gaps we leave sub-conciously are windows to the soul...oh, that is good!! Actually, the whole thing is very well done. Good work, moose. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I think this is my favorite of yours, Dr. Moose. This is a brilliant, beautiful piece of writing!!  Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Brilliant work, Dr. Moose Gosh, you make us all feel so proud! Do we really do all that? I know you do, it's written on the page (between the lines, that is) Very well written Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DrMoose~ You just keep getting better and better. Such profound wisdom in these words. I certainly enjoyed it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
I am glad you all recieved this in the spirit that it was given For with-out all of your support the thread would then be riven And words would be as water over dams where leaks are sprung May all of you in poetry stay forever young Doc |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
WOW Doc! You must be doing the good stuff, cus that is some of the best writing I've seen here. Truly solid for one with antlers. This king bows to you and yours my friend of 'Stute. Again... WOW! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Doc, this is wonderful writing. I have always thought that in writing, like any art, what is not written, or negative space, is as important as what is. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
It's good to ponder why we do what we do now and then, isn't it? Nicely done! Corinne |
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