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Balloons of the heart ---my entry to my own challenge |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Balloons of the Heart So if it were a balloon of love that was bestowed upon you...... with the heart of.....my essence....and the heart of..my soul Then would you feel the lightness from all that I would say or see the beauty of my words as only.. ..a mere bit ..of temptation floating...in... ..the air. If. ..this would be the sign for which you so desperately seek then would you take it's color in the way that they were...meant? Love ..comes in many...colors as.. ....does the passing.. of the yesterdays. So in these balloons please find my H e a r t i n w h a t t h e y s a y Mark Bohannan [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 09-23-2000).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Well now, I open up my eyes first thing in the morning and I am met by this spectacular piece of art, both in word and in graphic perfection!!!!!! My friend.......you are a wonder!! This is beautiful, and oh how I love balloons!! What else can I say, except it's a really nice way to start the day!!  < !signature-->Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 09-23-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I grabbed this one and just floated away...and I'm JEALOUS, JEALOUS, JEALOUS!!! I wanna play too...(pouting) Lovely work, here Mark,,,the graphics were cool, but the words were equally stunning...(did I mention that I was jealous?) |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful sentiments and presentation Mark! An excellent challenge which you've begun in a stunning fashion. Lovely words to compliment the image ... much enjoyed these thoughts!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Mark the color is splendid, and adds so much this beautifully remarkable poem! WOW! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
spectacular flights of fancy this Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
OK..NOW your just showing off  LOL JUST KIDDING!!!well cowboy this is very cool ... you and your balloons rise up and meet your own challenge with beauty and grace ... but then I would expect no less from you ... Beautiful poem of promise ... Beautiful presentation ... me thinks this one will catch a southern breeze and be swept sweetly north...  me also thinks this wont be the last designer shape poem either later me-helium-gator jm |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Mark I sent you email....  |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sunny1-Glad to start your morning off so well. So, will you be joining me in the challenge. Serenity-yeah I think you did and Thank you...so hurry up and start playin will ya? Kit-Thank you and I imagine with your imagination you will be joining us. WhtDove-Thank you so very much. Glad you liked the color. Karilea-Thank you and since you signed the challenge forum reply then I will be expecting one SOON from you. JM-Showing off? NEVER...just playing and having fun. So since you seem to be able to break free of the chains and cuffs I left you in then put UP or shut UP....cluck cluck my fowl weathered friend. Or don't you know how to use your muse anymore FOR ME instead of all the other poets in your poetic replies. Teasing...cause THEY deserve every word you give BUT SO DOES cowboy. |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Boyyyyyy.......you know me and color...this was beautiful and so was the message it held..... "If this would be the sign for which you so desparetley seek then would you take it's color in the way that they were ment. Love comes in many colors as does the passing of the yesterdays." and the endind was so fitting..... "...Heart in what they say." How could one NOT take it's color in the way that they were ment......You are so right...Love does come in so many colors...I think that is why LOVE is such a beautiful thing. I think if more people would take the signs in front of them and feel with their hearts.....and just let them "carry" one away...we would all have alot more hapiness in our lives. Ok, I am rambling again.....You are amazing ans so was this p |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Boyyyyyy.......you know me and color...this was beautiful and so was the message it held..... "If this would be the sign for which you so desparetley seek then would you take it's color in the way that they were ment. Love comes in many colors as does the passing of the yesterdays." and the endind was so fitting..... "...Heart in what they say." How could one NOT take it's color in the way that they were ment......You are so right...Love does come in so many colors...I think that is why LOVE is such a beautiful thing. I think if more people would take the signs in front of them and feel with their hearts.....and just let them "carry" one away...we would all have alot more hapiness in our lives. Ok, I am rambling again.....You are amazing ans so was this p |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
OK.....I thought I lost the first one so I made a second and then it dissapeared so then I made a third and something really weird happened again................MAn OH Man...............SORRY EVERYONE.........Now they are here but they wer'nt when I checked...............I think my PC hates me today!!!!!!!!!! LOL SORRY AGAIN!!!!!! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
OH your gonna go there are ya cowboy ... now you know i do my best work in chains and cuffs LOL ... and as for your "cluck cluck" ... well....DITTO baby..DITTO  and as for my muse... well, she will make sure you get everything you deserve (hehehe) the question is can you handle it  you should know by now... ya cant mess with a butterfly ... *winkie winkie* me thinks its time to break out if rehab... poetically speaking of course later-stetson-gator me |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
JennE-TOO much coffee this morning or did we just catch you in the middle of something? Thank you my friend...you are way too lavish but I ain't complaining. Now start drinking decaf okay? JM-Hey everybody....do you want to see the video of JM this morning when she read this. Her daughter had to DRAG her back to accept the challenge....can't wait to see what all this rehab has done for her.LOL Here is the video from the surveillance camera's I put up in here.  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ My, my ! Exquisite in shape and content. I love seeing you s t r e t c h. Quite the challenger you are ... but then that doesn't surprise me as you've grown so in your writing. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Marge-My friend I thank you so much and I take it that you will be posting one to my challenge as well...will you not? I thought you would since you had no problem volunteering me up along with our good friend Martie. Wait til she sees LOL...hugs my friend. |
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jlocke Member
since 2000-09-10
Posts 169CC,TX |
I like it. It's very cool. Also, I accept your challenge. Love is the law, love under will. |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Wonderful Mark!!! You are so very talented and creative. I love it....... Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
jlocke-I like your enthusiasm. Thank you and I will be looking for your entry. Marina-Thank you my friend. So very nice to always see you visit. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautifully done, Mark! Denise |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--You just blow me away...not only can you write words that fly, but you can blow them up...just wonderful! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, are you saying in this piece you're filled with hotter air, I loved this piece it stretched you, and you did it with such flair. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Alan Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
Well I can't think of a thing I could add to what the others have said. It is a wonderful piece of work. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
"If this would be the sign for which you so desperately seek then would you take it's color in the way that they were meant?" Mark, just when I thought I've read your best, you always prove me wrong. The color and layout is fantastic, but the words, all I can say is WOW!!  sp |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Denise-Thank you much. Martie-Are you trying to tell me I am full of hot air or something? Thank you my friend. I am always happy to hear you sneaking up to slap the back of my head.LOL Holly  Kethry-Well maybe just a little...lol..thank you so much Alan-Thank you so much snowpants-You are a treasure to have around in both your replies and your works. Thank you so much. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 09-24-2000).] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Mark, I am holding on to my balloon right now just sailing around, love comes in many colours except tartan (thank god) lol. wonderful poem my friend, I am just drifting around and it such a great feeling you described it perfectly. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark this is simply stunning, your work is truly inspiring. Always look for your poems because they are so beautiful, as is this one. I'll hold onto these ballons as I go through my day. Really great poem, fantastic graphic, I'm awestruck.  Marsha |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Mark, I saw this poem yesterday and was awestruck. I still don't what to say besides BRAVO!!!! The poem itself is wonderful and the balloons are amazing ~~Tara aka rp25 :o) |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~WoW!!! Really. Beautiful display of both words and image. This is awesome. Take care you. *Peace. |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Mark this was simply wonderful ... the words Poetry in motion come to mind~ the visuals were great....Bravo. If with pen in hand I've made you think I've not wasted one drop of ink Vlh. visit my site~ http://www.hsanet.net/user/dkm/hellomy.htm |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I dont know if i would have the patience to do this haa..very creative as always.. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Brian-So glad that you have found the helium in your life as well. Just remember....don't let it get tooooo HOT or you know what happens. BTW---is there such a thing as TOOOOOO HOT? Marsha-Keep holding on to them as they should last much longer than just one day. I think these have the air in them that lasts a lifetime and beyond to the next one as well. Thank you and I look for yours as well. rosepetals25-Why thank you and remember...sometimes a simple smile makes all the difference. SpitFire-Thank you much and I will do my best to take care as long as you do as well. tori-Well floating is motion so I would say the words were appropriate. Thank you so much. Victoria-Never know til you try. Thank you much for that....now go and practice. |
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bebo Junior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 12 |
if only i had your way with words. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Welcome lil sis.....Hey everybody...it's my sister Beckie and now if you want to hear some words just listen to this lil vamp.LOL So glad to see you here. Ya know I love ya. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is by far, the most imaginative poem I've ever had the pleasure to read!! Kathleen |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Mark, Your heart is full of beautiful sentiments, and they came pouring out in this one. Unique and imaginative and beautiful. Liz |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Somehow I missed this coloful display! oh to ride high upon sunny sky's above white clouds that seem to be pillows in the sky to catch us if we fall. beautiful my friend. Half a baloon here D E B |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Awesome... I can play this game too .. but with a twist..  |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Mark, You've done such a fantastic job on this poem! I envy your imagination to come up with something so clever! Sigh...I could never do this, I can't even draw stick figures on paper! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Kathleen- Thank you so very much for that and I guess sometimes the imagination just goes further when it is inspired deeply. Liz-Yes my friend it is overflowing with love and the only place it has to go right now is the winds and hope to find the intended target of rest. Thank you so much. Deb-Your half a balloon is so full of heart that it could never deflate. Thank you so much my lovely friend. Nan-Your twist in play is taken with tons of gratitude and I do thank you so very much. Debbie-Try getting NO sleep for days and you would be surprised at how much imagination you can have.LOL Thank you so much. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 10-09-2000).] |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~Hey you...Sorry I havent been around to reply or even read for that matter..I am so happy I didnt miss this one....So truly beautiful Mark...As always!!!~ ~Cherie~ |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
 *wow*......very beautiful and .....mmm....no, I don't say it again, its for sure a habitat, *grab my breathe back*. this is art, so beautiful, wondering if I ever could create something like this, well maybe I must try that out once. Mark I really enjoyed the visual and inner touch of your poem. Charisma |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Mark it's wonderful what you've done here Beautiful words in a fantastic shape done in such lovely colors...great work Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Great work Mark! Must float this one back to the top  |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Beth-Thank you and it is nice to see your name. I have missed having you around. Charisma-I do hope you know how much I appreciate you? Thank you much. Tracie-Thank you dearly and I do mean that. insect-Thank you....doesn't compare to what you have just posted but I do appreciate you and I will try to have something up soon that YOU will enjoy deeply. Just watch for it LOL....You "will" know which one it is trust me. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
that was yuh cool yuh |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend, I was browsing in the vaults, hold on while I get rid of this dust. Ah-ah-a-tissue, bless me. Sorry, as I said I was looking in the back pages and I came across this beauty. And it is, wonderful, I need some beauty and some wonder, and your work always delivers, plenty of both. I love this one, I truly do Take care Marsha < !signature-->Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 11-15-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ God, you're GOOD ! I'm blown away, again, at the beauty of this piece. You are such an inspiration to others here. Look at all of the inspired pieces that came out of your challenge ! ! What a pleasant bonus to see this one in the Passions Newsletter. I sent it on to 347 e-mail friends and they were ALL just WOW'ed ! Take a bow, sweetheart ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mark- i still love this one...AWESOME! and what a fun challenge it was too. ok..now...get some air in your balloon and float back in here, would ya..lol. Marge- You're a sweetheart! Glad to see you love this one too. love and hugs, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Mark-Your talent is exqusite. I loved this one, thank you for uplifting my day. |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Great poem Mark, love it! Love, Cathy Bohannan Cathy Marie Bohannan |
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IsGona Senior Member
since 2000-07-14
Posts 723 |
WOW you are absolutely amazing. This is a great piece. "Every body has their destiny... I'LL CHOOSE MY OWN" ~Hatebreed~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Thank you all so very much for your kind replies and your sweet dedication to me and my works. I would normally thank you all individually but I have been gone so long that I am trying to catch up so please allow me this leadway and know that each and every reply mean the world to me. Marge, Vicky, and Marsha...hugs and kisses to you all for being so sweet in bringing up so many of my poems in my absence. You all know that you have special places in my heart and that will never cease. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Mark, this is lovely, as usual I am amazed at how much just slips past in these forums. Thank goodness for the archives. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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