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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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Is not necessarily by Thoreau Or for that matter Keats or Shelley Or Edgar Allan Poe It might not be amongst the Dusty books there on the shelf The greatest poem you ever read May just be written by yourself Did you ever write a poem? That just made you softly sigh Was there that one emotion That made you bittersweetly cry Is there one that was born to you? That made you wholly believe Words weren’t born long time ago You yourself can conceive This poem that I am writing Is not the best there ever was But few poems can do for me What my own poetry does When you think of Percey Shelly And when you think of ole John Keats Remember theirs is their own Even if... You wish to match their feats I hope the poetry you respect From that which you have grown I hope the best poem you ever read Was one you call your own [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 06-19-2000).] |
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Angel Senior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 551Pennsylvania |
I loved this poem the first time around and I love it now  . It's one of my favorites.~Susie "If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." ~Henry W |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I well remember this one Walt! I love it still buddy Great submission |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Walt~ this is really great! -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Hey Walt. This reminds me of a poem I wrote a waaaay long time ago called "the best poem in the world is not this one." But you blew away my attempt. Let's here it for articulation. Love the feeling in truth in this one. Mike |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Hey Walt, I read this the first time around and was so happy to have done so, the second time, I am pleased that you decided to give this for the book... Regards, sudhir |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
well I don't think I will have time to vote 500 times...but lol, I like this getting to vote for your favorites |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I remeber this beauty from open.. its an AWESOME poem.. yes it should represent your work!!! |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
have I not ever liked one of your poems? I don't think so! Great job! ~H |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
interesting title that pulls at this reader, eagerly anticipating to read the poem lovely the sentiments and so very well expressed...isnt that the reason why all poets write? a poem that warms my heart and grabs my vote away well done, wayoutwalt... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I loved the thoughts in this Walt! The whole premise of the poem is wonderful ... loved your closing! Really well done! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Yuh ! For lots of good reasons ! ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Yuh, always liked dis one. Uh huh. Corinne |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
big smiles thank you all |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
when i read this the first time, i printed it out and i keep it on the bulletin board for inspiration. you can have my vote any day of the week, walt. We all got somethin' we need to atone for. |
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gothicmoth Member
since 2000-06-05
Posts 89 |
I'm fairly new here, but I know when I see your name I'm going to smile. This one is great and definately a keeper. It made me think about something I was starting to forget. I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to print this one for myself. |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
o yuh...yuh know this one is going in...lol chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Novacaine For The Soul Member
since 2000-05-26
Posts 122New Orleans |
dear wayoutwalt, i could call it my own, but that would be plagarism *heh*... i think you've got something to be proud of there though... there's a checkmark in the vote box... i'll have to look up some more of your work... sincerely, a sad tomato you're such a beautiful freak... i wish there were more just like you... |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
A poem that speaks the truth. Joy |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
~Walt~ This is by far my favourite poem by you, very well written! A wise poem indeed, I hope to see this in the book Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Wayoutwalt, How do you do it? This is great work.. nice flow. I liked it a lot. And what is that thing you're in front of in your picture? I keep looking at it, and I still don't know. It must be from Linda M. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
add one more vote... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Back to the top!!!! just so I could vote... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
How did this get all the way to page 3!! Can't have that around here!! Back to the top with ya!!! This was wonderful!!!! Loved it Walt!!  Bridgette"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is one of my favorites of yours, Walt, although all of yours bring me a lighthearted smile or a heartfelt tear. Well done, Walt! Denise p.s. I forgot to mention that I love how your title is the first sentence of the poem....I'll have to try that myself on a future piece! [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 06-25-2000).] |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Yup I remember this one Good choice walt |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
I hope the poetry you respect From that which you have grown I hope the best poem you ever read Was one you call your own a wonderful poem Walt, one for the book definitely. "An abyss that lasted creation A circus complete with all fools Foundations that lasted the ages Then ripped apart at their roots" joy division |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
And there is the epitome of honesty...love this Walty - and I wholly identify... good stuff, my friend.... K |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
WOW, O yes! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Actually, the best I have ever read, may possibly be from you! ~~nice creative writing~~ I hereby stamp this book material! A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Ted Reynolds Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 331 |
Well, yeah, I did write the best poem I ever read . . . but also most of the worst ones . . . |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
this is one of your best, walt... but of course! YOU wrote it! hehe... Vote! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This IS... The Best Poem You Ever Read...  |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Love this Walt! ~Kelly Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
AWESOME!! Walt, I'm glad I found this one I don't know how I missed it. You have my vote dear Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Hey Walt, Just read this one again. Don't know why it slipped past on the first read. It really is an appropriate and very enjoyable poem and deserves a place in the book. You said it all for many of us. Thanks, my man Pete |
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cruz Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 282Dallas,Texas USA |
I only read this because of its title. Of course it caught me off guard. I thought you were bragging that this would be the "best you ever read." Instead it reminds you to believe in your work. good job |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
I think it should be front page in the book. AWSOME poem!!!!! LILT, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Hey walt so glad you submitted this one, tis one of my favs  Bye Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Wonderful Walt! You have my vote! *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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