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Ode to the Poet
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Ode to the Poet |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Ode to the poet You have written your heart on vellum galore decorated lined paper with the moon and more You have dreamed in velvet and graced the damp sand with castles and footprints and touching of hands You have wept on the newsprint dark tears stain each page and you’ve colored the backdrop of a life and a stage Each moment so precious has only begun to measure the field and plant seeds in the sun You fear time is wasting for each precious breath that succumbs to the minute brings you closer to rest Yet the dew on the grass and the sweet smell of rain take time to consider take time to explain As the sun wraps each day with events that are new and stars paint the night soon another year’s through So you gather the gleanings from poetry’s call and you shout to the mountains you sing with the falls then long down the road that is winding and still you still will be walking with paper and quill. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 08-06-2000).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Martie... I just have to say that I think your writing is truly magnificent. This particular poem is waiting to be recognized for the great work it is!! The last verse is sooooo fine!! I have but one goal in life......... To make you smile! ~~ Sunny ~~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Martie ... bravo!!! Beautifully phrased ... such incredible insight into the mind of a poet, and rightfully so, for 'tis written from the talented hand of one whose poetic work I so enjoy. Well done!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie, So, so, true you do write about the poet. All of these things have I done, with tears nevertheless at times. Thanks for sharing. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Martie! An extra special treat with the rhymes! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie SO BEAUTIFUL! This will go in the next book. You have written our hearts Great poem, Martie Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ My friend, what a beautiful ode. You've touched us all with your magic. Captured the essence of just who we are. Love you ..... Love your work. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Perfect poem, words so true.I love the easy flowing style that you have, and the flawless choice of words. catalinamoon |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Martie, catlinamoon said it so well, I'll not even try to top her words...just let her speak for me too. jwesley |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Martie, I'm an "ode" I just can't figure out which one. Love & Prayers |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
she doesnt do it very often but when she does its divine I know she'd rather not ... but I wish she'd rhyme all the time  I love this one OF COURSE perfect words or poets and poetry words of poetic wisdom later-yes you can rhyme gator jm |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Gosh...I'm amazed to get so many responses to this poem, because as JM said, I don't really like to rhyme...and when I do, I don't feel like it sounds right...just not me. So thanks everyone...you have helped my rhyming ego, if there is one. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Marty ... your quill is blessed with the Midas Touch ... you've described something here that everyone can relate with at least a part of |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Martie, I can assure you that it sounds right! Your rhyme is grand here, my dear, and the sentiment, sweet truth. Loved it! ~ 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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Salooma Senior Member
since 2000-01-28
Posts 781 |
i loved this piece...i'm new in open as you all can tell and this one just grabbed me, even the title....beautifully written, hope to learn by reading such talent. salooma |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
great poem you chose your words very well If I should fall again, then they will laugh but what if just this one I rise? Avanti Rao |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rex Allen--thanks so much for your reply...I appreciate what you said. Claire--Thank you for the words of assurance..I'm glad to know you loved it. Salooma--I will look for your poems...thank you for saying such a nice thing...made me blush. AVANTI--thanks for saying that I choose my words well...with this kind of poetry, I'm not always sure. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Yet the dew on the grass and the sweet smell of rain take time to consider take time to explain As the sun wraps each day with events that are new and stars paint the night soon another year’s through So you gather the gleanings from poetry’s call and you shout to the mountains you sing with the falls then long down the road that is winding and still you still will be walking with paper and quill. my my my....I was saving this for my early morning romp through Passions because it is not often that you treat us with your words of rhyme......I agree with the rest when I say you can and you do it so well....but I will take a Martie original anyday and anyway rhyme or not. Beautiful verse and well worth the waiting for my morning to begin with. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
This poet loves this poem  Thank you for this offering, it's wonderful!~Hugs, Melissa~ |
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