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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Reality Check Brothers and sisters lovers and friends Closely we watch as each new heart descends Storms of passion designs of the heart Daily we click to do our part Real reality lost as fantasy reality blooms Looking for a sunset within a verse it looms Replies are real loves are pots of gold rainbows are given as another heart is sold The touches of grace left upon the soul Smiles contoured upon the face as sincerity reaches it's goal Words and hugs and touches abound Sharing and caring we make another round Take heed the words and give yourself a check Know that this moment of time upon reality is but a speck Take a little walk enjoy a little sun Within your own reality life and love are won Mark Bohannan For a friend to ease the fear and shed a little light!!!  And also to Marge T. for encouraging me to take an afternoon a few weeks back and just relax with the sounds of natures silence....it helps greatly. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 08-04-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you know what they say MC... REALITY BITES!!  perfect poetry here... written with wisdom... yes, poetry can be a lovely escape from lifes realities... (so can poets)  hehe(blame it on the raspberry tea)guess that explains why so many of us live here... in Poetry Land... "The touches of grace left upon the soul Smiles contoured upon the face as sincerity reaches it's goal Words and hugs and touches abound Sharing and caring we make another round Take heed the words and give yourself a check Know that this moment of time upon reality is but a speck Take a little walk enjoy a little sun Within your own reality life and love are won " ======================= beautiful Mark... sunsets...rainbows...walks in the sun... sounds good to me... later-fantasy-poet-gator JM |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Mark* OH WOW......I love this....You captured the power of the poet...and the poetry, so easy to get lost...and just reading this it's easy to see why. Real reality lost as fantasy reality blooms Looking for a sunset within a verse it looms Replies are real loves are pots of gold rainbows are given as another heart is sold I'm just in awe........ beautiful work you have shared...thank you~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh my, I think I like this one very, very much!!! In fact, it likes me right back! Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hey Mark--You are a mighty wise fellow...it would be easy to get lost in the melodrama of poetry that lives here at passions ....but the real world is out there...like my husband's arms...thanks for the reality check.... Very beautifully constructed, thought provoking poem!!! [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 08-04-2000).] |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
gotta say that I needed to read this, and it is very wise and nicely written.....great poem |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
very good advice. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
JM-where do you want to be bitten?  Thank you for your SWEET words...and yes CERTAIN poets are a great release.... Holly-my adorable little sis....you forever bring a smlie to my face with your tenderness and sincerity......Thank you so much for all you are and all you offer always.  You make me wanna dance. Sunshine-You bet it does....I know because it told me so.lol Thank you much Martie-Thank you for the "wise" that is some compliment....now go and hug your hubby and tell him how much you love him. Corazon-Always willing to fulfill a need when I can. Thanks so much. doreen-Thank you muchly....glad it shined through for you. |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
I enjoyed this very much, you are a wonderful writer indeed! Jenn E |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Mark! Denise |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Jenn E--your words have made me smile and they mean more than I could ever say. Thank you much kind poet. Denise-That one word alone says so much. Many thanks to you. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Had to come back for a re-read...{~,^} |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Oh My Mark that was awesome! I loved every part of it. You sure do have a way with words as I was telling you earlier...that is absolutely wonderful! Truly is! Sauni Sauni :) Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ Ahhhhhhhhh ! You've been to the 'meadow'. What simple relaxation is found in 'making the time' to refresh your soul. This lovely piece of poetry is evidence that you worked hard ... to not work hard. Now doesn't that feel good ? Thank you, my friend, for sharing. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Reality is what you make it...any fantasy can become a reality if you are willing to work at it. As long as you want the reality then reality will become. never say never |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Real reality lost as fantasy reality blooms Mark this says a lot..I know that friends have been trying to get me out in the real more......it's hard when so much of it is so disappointing...and here we have had so little sunshine this summer it's almost like living a gray shrouded life....but I know what you mean..and your poem was lovely ~~soft smiles Maureen |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sunshine--thanks it is so nice to see you again and you made my poem happy as well since you two like each other so much...LOL Saunni-Thank you so much and your compliments mean the world to me.....hey remember...never trust a smooth talking man....unless of course it is a cowboy.LOL thanks again. Marge-you dear doll you...yes I go everyday because of you and I enjoy it much. I am getting better at working to not work hard....what can I say...I have an easy life in some respects...many hugs and smiles to you my friend... Paula-I suppose you could for some but I still don't know how to ride a cloud through rush hour traffic yet....some fantasies are better left alone and some are not...I thank you for your reply and here is hoping that all your dreams become real. Maureen---thank you so much and I am glad you see what is REALLY there. Go get some overcast sun if that is all that is there...Marge talked me into it and it worked wonders and still is......life gets better. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Mark... I enjoy a good reality check now and then!! And I especially enjoyed this!! Sometimes a person has to take time out to clear their mind of all the things going on around them......makes reality easier to deal with the next time around! I have but one goal in life......... To make you smile! ~~ Sunny ~~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sunny1-I am glad you liked my "Reality Check" and we all do need to take the time for a little check once in awhile. Thanks to Marge T. I have been reminded of this in her poem "Splendor in the Grass" and I read and follow it each day. Thanks for dropping in. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
I'm with Paula, you make your own reality! God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
thanks Eagle never say never |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Expressive and astute, Mark...a look at the treasure of "realness" shared nicely here. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
EagleOne and Paula- You are right in so many ways and I am working on making mine come true. Thanks for stopping in. Claire-Thank you so much for your kind comments. Astute..huh....WOW....yup that's me....  Thanks again it is much apreciated. |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
Ahh yes "the real world" I do remember hearing stories about it once, but thought they were simply myths and fairytales. (just jokin' )But yes, it's a timely reminder to balance life here and in our real worlds. Well said ! "A clay pot sitting in the sun will always be a clay pot. It has to go through the white heat of the furnace to become porcelain." --Mildred W. St |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
hey bro!,way to go I love this poem. It really touch me. Keep up the good work.Check your e-mail later for some wonderful news. for ever your sister, Cathy |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautifully written reminder to stop and smell the roses once in awhile. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Tess-Thank you so much and yes at times reality does seem like a mythical world. Cathy-Glad you liked it girl....you know I love you. PdV-Yes, I was told I needed to and it has helped immensley..Thanks for stopping by. |
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Martini Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 308Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Mark I loved this one fantasy and reality..... hmmmm..... I wish some days I wasn't so level headed and practical that I could live in my fantasy!!! excellent!! as always I love your poetry |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Playing catch up once again, my friend... An excellent poem... indeed... regards, sudhir |
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