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The Poet's Heart |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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Under a bed, 'neath a file, or simply written on a page The words of a poet’s soul locked securely in a cage A construction worker, doctor, or a man of hourly wage Imagine behind living eyes there lies a wizened sage A box of poems in a treasure chest, a vault full of gold There's enscribed a journeyman from childhood to ages old Lines and creases, torn and tattered, but adored is every fold The power of the words within, could never be fairly sold A picture drawn, a limerick, maybe a ballad sung aloud Never to see the light of day, never wishing to be proud Where can I see in sweet laid words what I see in every cloud The sonnet lovers, paradellers, or the simple haiku crowd? Poems are power, found in places, by every kind of means They show the world we’re not at all vacant mind machines At times they're engraved in our hopes never meant to be seen The poems of the human’s heart so come ye kings and queens! [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 11-05-2000).] |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
walt, you are a living inspiration. i must say that i DO love your work. i print it out and take it to my school's poetry club. then i just tack it on my bulletin board. now you know what will happen to this one, and on my board is where the words of the clouds reside  i still have "the best poem you ever read" too. you RULE walt. and if i may ask, does your handle stem from whitman? cuz, oddly enough i love his stuff too. I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates who said,"I drank what?" |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanky Ethan i really am honored by your kind words and woohoo to boot as to the poem i man so sleppy then i just had to write it cuz there it was yuh and lissen shh but i kinda just revised it so give it a refresh and also also the story of me penname is in a 4 page poem play posted in one of the open poem forums maybe 8? but i dunno..anyway its a true story so go give it a read yuh yuh thanky my day is made and its only 145 am yuh yuh |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
"Poems are power, found in places, by every kind of means They show the world we’re not at all vacant mind machines At times they're engraved in our hopes never meant to be seen The poems of the human’s heart so come ye kings and queens!" Right On! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Under a bed, in a file, or simply written on a page The words of a poet’s soul locked securely in a cage A construction worker, doctor, or a man of hourly wage To imagine behind the living eyes there lies a wizened sage' Wow, walt!! You've penned some great lines here! Enjoyed it much!! sp  Do not go where the path may lead, but instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Walty, wow, this is really excellent! a wonderful poem my friend, one of your best I too will print it and take it to the poet's society I attend I am sure they will enjoy it as much as I have That is of course, as long as you don't mind. Maree< !signature--> "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 11-05-2000).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you all this poem is dedicated to a close friend of mine who has inspired me along the way. he writes poetry and thoughts and stories in his journal but i can't talk him into sharing them. at first i thought he was selfish but i now understand he has the right to keep it inside. i love poets who can write there feelings and i can respect them for their wishes of privacy. mighty good of me hmm. but yuh one day i hope he gets a lil blinkin file next to his name declaring his first post. til then... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Walt~ This is wonderful. Yes, there is a poem in each of us waiting to be penned. Some keep the journals closed tight, just like your friend. Others hang 'em out to share and be enjoyed. I'm glad you're one of those ! Thank you for sharing. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
I've never heard it better said or for that matter, read, what stirs within a poet's heart and hides within his head. Walt, love this poem of yours! You have a natural ink for poetic think! Rainydays |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
ROTF... so... Does that make me a "paradeller"???...  |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Definately a keeper. Well written and expressed. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
a beauty walt, you just keep churning them out lately...I'm totally impressed. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Walt, yet another surprise greeted me this morn in reading yet another delightful poem. I am most impressed with your versatility in style, for many will read your work and giggle, then read something new, thinking it in the same absurdist vein, and find a deep truth written plainly, strongly, sans silliness. I have been and will continue to be a fan of your writing, Walt. For in your writings I see Ogden Nash, Burns, Carroll in your more absurd moments. Then something like this comes along and I must simply marvel at the beauty of the printed word. Put your friend in a full nelson and give him noogies until he agrees to post his stuff, for if he inspired you, I really must read his work! Alicat If I were any more laid back, I'd be in a coma. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
this is simply beautiful..a wonderful poem Walt..love it ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you guys really alot |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~W,...this is a stunning piece of work, you must know this,...it's gorgeous. Yes. So glad I came by your way. More than satisfied in my quest for killer poetry. Thank you. Take care. *Peace. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Really good walt. . . I hoped that you showed him this poem. . . and I hope that one day, he will be able to share with everyone the words of his heart. . . Excellent. . . --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed this one Walt...James |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanx guys that dont usually reply and thank you to those who do my wife and kids just left to see winnie the lovable poo |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Walt, You must have some friend to inspire such a wonderful piece of poetry like this. I hope he joins us soon. This was great!! 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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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Beautiful poem, Walt. I just love your serious stuff too! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Walt, this is fabulous! Wow! I think I have a new favorite of yours! Absolutely fantastic! Denise |
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cruz Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 282Dallas,Texas USA |
There's a lot of substance here!! The subject makes the reader feel alive! The "never wishing to be proud" AND "engraved in our hopes never meant to be seen," are, OH SO REAL! Clue me? Are you really asking the question, "Where can I see in sweet laid words what I see in every cloud.?" morelader (somethingsarejustmeant2(b) |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanx guys it means alot to me...cruz that line is my fave o the poem it is well yuh talkat yuh later hehehe |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Walt, with your permission, I am taking this King and Queen maker of all wizened souls, and placing it securely in my library, where I may peruse the words at leisure, and relish in the drape of spirit... for it is well done, indeed, and definitely one for the Next Book! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Walt very impressive work! What else can I say but to echo the praises above! Great work! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Now Walt, just smile...I didn't click all of the right buttons... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
 Walt, You have spoken for my heart! This goes in my personal journal, on top. Thank you. Love, Marcy |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Poems are power and a poet's heart is special, as it yours. Excellent sir.  |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
WALT, ya doing it again... Such eloquence in writing... What kinda chocolate ya got ova there... Coco |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanks you supporters by the way i am jock yuh know o but i digress love ya'll |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Walt, yuh rock yuh, yuh do. Versatile lil chameleon in khakis. Ron Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Wonderful poem Walt. Cathy Marie Bohannan |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Wonderful poem Walt. Cathy Marie Bohannan |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanks ron and cathy big smiles yuh |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I don't want to say what's already been said, but I do love this poem. I'm not surprised to see you have a fan club That's pretty cool, to have them posting your poems on the board Keep up the good work Liz |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
miss santos thanx for the read and yuh you are a fantastic poet too you got a huge fan club. me a fan club hahahaha that's wayoutwalt.com sign the guessbook hehehe kidding you rule yuh |
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compassion Member
since 2000-11-01
Posts 135USA |
Walterthetootsierollman! This goes beyond good poetry! By far, your best, imo Originality, superb=delievery, right on the money!! Goes in specials! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
OK Walt, tootsie rolls yesterday and deep poetic ponderings today. I do like your style, my friend ... I sure do like your style. Wonderfully written, and like so many others above ... this goes in my "favorites" of you. Great writing Walt! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
W.O.W.* You have woven an exquisite piece of poetry lace my friend. This is awesome!! You are duh king YUH!! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanks kit and bdc and compassion yuh and compassion i am searching out your work just based on how yuh talk i likes it alot yuh yuh yuh |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is great... a tremendous credit both to your friend who inspired it and to you! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
YUH!!! YUH YUH!!! There - a true endorsement. Seriously Walt - this is a fine piece of work. Some people are just very shy to share I suppose - they can't see what the reader sees...can't see the quality or the heart in a piece of their making. Lovely work here. K< !signature--> The wind shifts like this: Like a human without illusions... This is how the wind shifts: Like a human, heavy and heavy, Who does not care. W.S [This message has been edited by Severn (edited 11-07-2000).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanky severn and suthern oooo i always wanted to say that in a sentence yuh yuh |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
If they crowned kings of poetry Walt...you'd be one of the first in line. Yup, Yup |
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