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Who Does She Make You Think Of.....[a tribute to DP]
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Who Does She Make You Think Of.....[a tribute to DP] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Who Does She Make You Think Of She puts words into a clever patter tappity tappity tap her lines sometimes rhyme regardless, she knows where she’s at her mind at work constantly a hum d-rum d-rum d-rum and in this solitude of minor chord a major song explodes the rhythm flung in open dischord as if in some mystic code and pens the words before her thoughts implode and yet we don’t see the innermost workings of this mind she hides it so cleverly when she rhymes but when she sits and tappity-taps we wonder to ourselves where she’s at for these adventures she takes us on in her journey leaves us refreshed or leaves us yearning to know more, or at the least to talk like that to do it like Doreen when she tappity-taps away her beasts and recently it came to mind this singular way in which she unwinds for it reminded me of a singular man whom, with music, does what he can for he has this very way, too of making us tappity-tap our shoes to the rhythm of his beat and there was a time I thought no one could compete with this wonderful man, this singing and rhyming of that soul-catcher our own Paul Simon. But Doreen can. Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Karilea, Yes that's it, wonderful as usual, I really love this one. Take care Marsha  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sunshine, you're right about this. A lovely tribute and magic in your words. Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
moi???karilea.... i'm speechless and more honored than any words can say. Paul Simon is probably my favorite lyricist... right up there in the top 3 anyway... and to make reference to my writing associated with him is an honor i will never ever forget ... DAMN! ME???? lol... i laugh, because i'm nervous about the implications... how could i ever live up to this... thank you, poet friend... you're a wonderful person to write something like this dedicated to me and i don't know what else to say but thank you ((((hug)))) ~doreen Lo que eres hable tan fuerte que no oigo lo que to dices- |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
A lovely tribute that would make anyone proud to call you "friend." *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
A lofty tribute, to be sure, but one, I think to be fitting. Well written and well said. Trev. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Karilea, this is lovely, you've certainly captured her style in this! Great tribute! Denise |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
What DOESN'T Doreen make me think of? That is what is most amazing, you start somewhere with her, and quite unexpectedly end up in The Land of Oz....or vice versa...most amazing lady poet...and a nice tribute...if this is Passions Sisterhood week, I'm loving it...LOL |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sometimes... well maybe occasionally... I feel the teeniest tinyest twinge of guilt - because I know Doreen and her family well enough to be able to put faces and personalities into her work... She's a rare gem, indeed... Nice tribute, Sun...  |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
A wonderful tribute from one superb poet to another. . . Excellent my friend. . .  ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I want to thank everyone who came in to read...it is amazing how personalities reach through the wires and attach themselves to us who take the time to really read each other's works. I knew Doreen had been reminding me of someone's "work", that being, Paul Simon...that mesmerizing way of talk/sing... sometimes, some of you are just born talented... and it's our fortune to know you... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A fine tribute to an excellent poet and kind hearted woman. This was beautiful and filled with your kindness Sunshine~ |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I can think of no poet in these hallowed halls I consider more deserving of this tribute (some of equal but different talent to be sure) Unquestionably - she is one of at least 4 I NEVER fail to read and one I ALWAYS ENJOY. In the past 15-20 years I've struggled with a better understanding and sensitivity to the female psyche - She is one of a still smaller circle that improves my insight. What more can I say but to acknowledge your poem with applause. (thinking of writing a couple more for my other favorites ) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What does Doreen make me think of? That's easy..clear skies and stormy days, Mozart and Pink Floyd, stability and chaos..Doreen is all these things and more..she is the woman you've always known but will never know and she will show you as much as she wants to. Her poetry is real...nothing contrived or phoney...shooting straight from the hip in the same way she lives her life..and the style is all hers. She is a woman of strong character and ideals with a love for life that I find unequalled and it is all reflected in her poetry. Others may write a poem and say "it's just a poem". When Doreen writes a poem, it is her life. This is a wonderful thing you have done, Sunshine. She is well deserving of the praise even though she will say she is "just Doreen". Her poetry has made a lasting impression on how I view life. I have loved her work from the beginning and always will. May the poetry never stop..... [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 10-19-2000).] |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
thank you... all of you... all your kind words mean so much more than i can say in text... if i could reach through the screen, i'd hug each and every one of you.... (of course, i might hug tighter for some... lol... hehe *wink*)... you poetpeople are incredibly generous and kind.... i am honored and now i have to figure out how to write something with a simon edge.... something about strobe lights, i think karilea, again... my heartfelt appreciation.. you are too sweet i love you ...all!oh, and btw, i saw paul simon in concert with bob dylan last year... excellent concert!!!... there's a poem in there, too, and i should write it.. it was the day i looked at my ex-husband and finally realized i had no idea who he was and didn't want to know... just a little flash of a strobe... you'll see *g [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 10-19-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
'Deer, promise me some day, I'll meet the Great Doreen... and doreen, the response to this by you was fantastic, I'll be sending folks your way! Butterflies, Mr. Yeats, thank you for joining in the read... Hugs, Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
A great tribute by a wonderful poet to a wonderful poet, woman, and a great friend! I love this all...yes I do! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--I love Paul Simon...what a wonderful tribute to be likened to him and very much deserved...Doreen is the best!!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Temptress, Martie, thank you. I've this great CD of Paul Simon's with African music as the main theme and when I was going to lunch the other day [stereo in car was WAY up...the beat was terrific...] all of a sudden, doreen's image came to mind...and that was all she [me] wrote...LOL... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sunshine~ Perfect tribute, you've done well and it's deserved Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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