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Learning to Sing in the Choir
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Learning to Sing in the Choir |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Learning to Sing in the Choir I wanted to be like Joni, And sing in the upstairs choir - Such a confident soprano None would sing higher. But I preferred to sing alone, It suited my ego’s desire. I sang in the balcony once, For a friend’s funeral pyre, “Amazing Grace” haunted me So for a time I did retire. Ten years later I went back And felt that old inner fire, finally appreciative oh how that choir did inspire. © 2000 Corinne Bailey [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Corinne, quick, edit.... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
? I guess I don't see it. Edit what, Sunshine? Corinne |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Oops! Thanks, Hon! Cor |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I have it on good opinion you have an angels voice, and it does inspire. Nice writing, don't ever stop singing. Park |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Reminds me of the days and nights when I sang in the church choir...five happy and fulfilling years...a blessing to be appreciated...James |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks Park and James, was a challenge thang! Park - you are sweet, thank you! Corinne |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
you sing every time you write, Corinne  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Each word, each line, each verse has a melody of its own, when it originates from you, Corinne... The choir is only an excuse.. the singer is you... regards, sudhir |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Balladeer and Sudhir, you two guys have made my day, thank you for your sweet comments! My day started out with harsh criticism from a writer in another poetry forum(not a poet)which resulted in a "watch me walking out the door" response from me, got my adrenalin pumping and rattled my nerves. So, to see such sweet words now, makes my heart soar. I know, I'm getting all mushy, so I best shut up now! Corinne |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
IF you were asked to sing at least once- I KNOW you have a good solo voice - _ And of course - It is obvious you write poetry beautifully My problem was - for years and years - no courage to sing solo - Always the bass - who added color to the chorus or choir but in those years - spent some time in barbershop singing - and in a quartet - you really learn the value - of other voices - especially when you 'ring' - explore it - it can be most gratifying. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I was asked to sing once...in first grade glee club...I was never asked again....hehehe Great poem, Corinne! Denise |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yanno sweetie?, I tried to get my girlfriend in high school to drop out of art with me and "interchorus"....she wouldn't go for it?....I just don't understand? |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Corinne, I loved the harmony in this poem and the way you showed you could blend in while still standing apart. Well sung poem. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
What a nice subject--a poem about singing! Good work, Corinne! Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Corinne Your words sing with every line, and what a wonderful accompaniment your lovely picture provides. I must confess, I often revisit your poems just to "hear" the melody of your picture. |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
A lot of story in such few words... I enjoyed this. -jaimie www.ladysixstring.com |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Wilfred, thank you - "ring," I like the sound of that! Thanks, Denise, awww, those folks don't know what they're missing! Toe, Oh, Toe! Wrong kind of chorus, hon! LOL Kethry, thank you very much! Elizabeth, also about fitting in the with world, working as a team thang. LG, you are good for my ego, LG, thank you! Ladysixstring, many thanks! Corinne |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
One more thing, I just want to say (again) that I love this place! So much support and positive feedback, great encourage to writers at any level! Corinne |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Your words are your song and all of your songs are sung beautifully by you. Wonderful write and I dont know how I missed it earlier....must have been in the wrong congregation. |
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