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Guide Lines For Poetry |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I try to walk the straight and narrow In my poetic life I post with only one thought for you To do this without strife Seeking multiples of me is not My one and only ambition I know that posting too much Will send me to poet’s perdition Posting a few poems a day will be The extent of my submission summit For I want my work to be read Not take the “passionate plummet” Quote from the Passion Forum Guidelines: “We also won't discourage you from posting multiple (but different) poems back-to-back. We would, however, suggest that you would likely find other Members respond much more positively to your work when you stagger it over longer periods of time. Few of us have as much time to spend reading poetry as we'd like, and even fewer of us can devote hours to responding to what we do read. If you post several poems back-to-back, you will likely find each of them receiving fewer responses than had you posted one at a time.” |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
The way you say the simplest things, in lovely, sweetest rhyme. simply moves my heart to sing, surely you are de Vine! ew...sorry, didn't mean to stink up the place...just wanted to add me applause... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
serenity, it's not a stinker that you pen it's certainly a verse believe I have written my share and some are really worse! (Like this one! LOL) |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
*BUMP* Why ME??? |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Nice way to put it, PDV! Corinne |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Egads, Hath this prickly thorn bloomed again? Subtly said PDV.... ;-) |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Just a gentle, poetic reminder!  |
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Michael G Senior Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 579Nashville |
sometimes I just can't help myself..... but I will try, thanks for the reminder... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And so that no one errs in kind a bump upwards to thee and thine... and should you find this toward the bottom, friend, bump once more as upward you should send!  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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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Cute reply Sunshine!  |
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misscris Junior Member
since 2000-07-17
Posts 27Leawood, KS, USA |
New at this, so bear with me... I sort of fell into poetry recently and have since spent hours reading other's work. I enjoyed this one because it reminded me that What we have to share with the world is just as important as what others want to share with us...thanks for the insight. misscris "He who dies with the most of anything, is still dead." |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
when i was new at passions twas oh many moons ago multi posting wasnt fashion neither tiz now dont yuh know yuh i recall when i was new this place was cozy still it is o my gracious how it grew multi post will make you fiz listen this is all i'll say dont post yur poems all at once! for tomorrow is another day please don't be a poetic dunce!! (i wanted to stink the place up the most yuh) "Amadeus Amadeus. Amadeus. Amadeus Amadeus. Amadeus. Am Am Amadeus. Come on and rock me Amadeus!"-Falco "don't even lissen to classical music!"-me |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Graceful reprimand as only you could do. Nicely put and timely as well. |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Graceful and kind,thank you,PdV. I spend a lot of time reading Don't post a whole lot yet But then get called a lurker And make all the poets fret. Oh please, make up your mind I understand your plight But please don't call me a lurker That is ever so impolite!  Gossamerwings ;) |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Poet deVine, What an eloquent way to get a point across. So very sweet, thank you. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Dear Ms. Poet, you're diplomatic (your grace, your wit, your tact) to address the issue, of poetic static, and remind us how to act I only wish that I could write enough to fill a screen (not that I would) but if I could, well, you know what I mean? Instead I skim around the board, (each visit far too rare) so much to read so little time (and even less to share) so I will try to curb myself and keep my muse in check it won't be hard (believe you me) this writing stuff is heck! Loved yer poem, Ms.PdV ~ 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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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You guys are so nice!! I love the poetic replies... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
'Tis true that we have shortened time To spend among these lovely rhymes; Allow us each a chance to post, So "everyone" can gain the most ... Back to the top you go!!!! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
 Off for dinner, bttt you go ... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well stated, Sharon! Denise |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
PdV, Wonderful way to remind us all to reply as much or more than we post. I wish I had the time to read them all!! Will try to reply more... LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Let me mention in rebuttal Balladeer is not so subtle. Those who take advantage of Passions will not get my love! The rules are clearly there to follow And, if you find them hard to swallow, If you read the rules and then Wind up posting 9 or 10 You'll be looking everywhere And still ain't gonna find them there. There's no room for poetic gluttons That's why I got my own button! Seriously, folks, and especially new members, Passions is a big place but space is still limited. Our poor Mother Computer and Father Ron work their tails off every day trying to keep up with all the posts. Passions prides itself on friendship and consideration. Other sites I know of will say "One or two posts per day maximum" and, if you exceed that, they are immediately deleted and you are asked to obey the rules or hit the road. Here we try to explain the rules and not be hard-nosed with strict enforcement. We simply ask that some consideration is shown in respecting them. For those who don't (which is becoming more frequent unfortunately by new members) measures will have to be taken. Enjoy Passions and respect it.....please. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This post must be at the Passions Summit Can't have deVine in Passions Plummet Back at the top this shall be heard - Now all you poets abide her word. Just post your work in moderation For Ceres needs a short vacation...  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Spoken like a true Poetic Gentleman Balladeer! We've been through all this before and decided not to delete multiple posts by one poet out of consideration for that poet. All we ask is a little consideration back. I read poems from the "Today's Topic" at the top of the page..if I see someone has posted more than three poems in one forum, I may only read one. If this is YOU, please be considerate. If you'd like to talk this out with the rest of us..let's take it to the Alley! From now on, when I see someone posting in large numbers, I will reply with the link to this thread so they will know our feelings. Thanks for the replies..and thanks to Nan for her inspiration! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well no poetic rhyme to add here sorry! But I agree! Way to go Sharon and get the news out! ROFL @ Balladeer! Good one! Now be nice or we'll take that button away |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
BTT......needed to be said PDV...and you did so with style! |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
Well said BDC!!!! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This should stay at the top, if not for anything else but to be a constant reminder of prudent behaviour in our loving family of passionate poets.... ... and a nice way to say that too Poet deVine... regards to all around here, sudhir |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Looks like it all boils down to plain old common courtesy, and we all need a gentle reminder now and then! Love received is equal to love given! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I think that is excellent advice. All need a chance to be read and comment. When I first came here I did'nt comment as much as I do now. But as time went on I became poet friends with a number of folks and now look forward to reading their work. I really think a good poet is a humble poet. Posting four or five in a row is definetly not an indication of humility. Good show PdV I'm behind you all the way |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
You have a special way, of expressing what you say, even when enforcing rules, you don't make us feel all fools (Thanks for the reminder!!) "Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule."~ Samuel Butler ~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Going up, please..... |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Well this almost made its way back down to the bottom, but I suppose that that is where a cyberspank should swat em... [This message has been edited by Local Rebel (edited 07-26-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I must saw LR, I enjoyed that cyberspank a lot!! Let's move this up again.... |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
I do agree. There are so many poets to enjoy and what with the limited resources... What can I say but, "We all should read this!" "Bump!" |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I see my name upon the scroll-- I swear these are but verses old!!! just one--or two a day I write... and dance screen dances smiling gold... and even if my muse is slump... she whispered to me... "give this, 'bump'..." Gawd, so sorry sharon, there I go again..lol... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well here she goes again...to the top. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Here I come Limping in On my face I find a grin Tired of the bottom Want to bounce to the top Looks like it's just too pertinent to stop ! Bumpity-Bump! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A gentle reminder given with typical PDV grace. *S* I have so little time online these days... unless sweet Toe comes out of hiding, I'm lucky to be able to read one new poem from each of my "can't miss" list... multiples aren't even a possibility. (Now if Toe appears, I'd just like to see a librarian capable of dragging me away from the screen! LOL It WILL take force! *G*) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
We've heard from Man, and Woman too so you newbies, get a clue... these rules weren't made just for you us oldn's have to follow too! So get in line and get to responding! Hey, it's a lot more than friendly bonding! It's a way to take poetic verse and practice, practice and rehearse! So back up from page FOUR this here goes just to say "We're in the KNOW!" 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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beowulf_26 Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 183 |
I'm in awe of all your talent. Opinions are like bellybuttons: eveybody's got 'em and they're good for nothing. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I thought, before I tried to sleep, I'd bump this up, to earn my keep... And oh, I think I'd earn more pay, if I were paid to go away! going, going, gone, to where my last dream takes me...yawn...g'nite John-boy... |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Well said PdV |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Here it goes again! Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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monique Member
since 2000-02-03
Posts 369Louisiana |
Now i am kind of paranoid Did i do anything wrong? Please tell me if i do I am new at poetry so I am learning I hope to God I can learn I have the desire Is it enough To conquer a wish monique |
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