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Dr.Moose1
Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA

0 posted 2000-12-14 04:11 PM


Were the truth to be known
I am not even close
to the talent that's shown
by my friend E. Santos

What she frequently pens
has such style and flair
that the dance of her words
out-performs Fred Astaire's

For her to acknowledge
my work is an honor
when indeed it is I
who should heap praise upon her

I came to this site
with a passion to learn
in my own stumbling way
for me to have earned

the notice of one
who I would call mentor
far from me being done
let me show my intent , for

she is among those who've
shaped what I write
as are many others
on this "Passions" site

Who without which my works
would appear very crude
devoid of the influence
that they have imbued

which every so often
will rise to the top
the cream in my butter
without which I'd flop

like a fish out of water
a whale on the beach
that strives for salvation
that's just out of reach

forever to flounder
but never to fly
cast from this symbiosis
to wither and die

so let me say "Thanks"
for all the instuction
to one who indeed
needs no introduction

Who's work I've admired
from afar , yet up close
you've just won a cigar
if you said , E. Santos

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Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2000-12-14 04:17 PM


Dr,
Let me be the first to say wonderful, she'll love it.

suthern
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
2 posted 2000-12-14 05:25 PM


I like this one very much... she is indeed a gem! *S*
Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
3 posted 2000-12-14 06:07 PM


Now that you have told the truth
About your feelings, DR. Moose
I'd like to add what you forgot
About the talent you have got
Inspiration is quite nice
It gives a muse a little spice
But talent also plays a part
In pouring phrases from the heart
And you, my friend produce them well
That old pantoum or villanelle
AS for me my verse is plain
And influenced by your refrain
And every poet here at passions
Is my mentor in a fashion
Thank you, thank you, for the post
My Dr. Moose, you are the most!
Thanks, I loved it
Liz

Startime
Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918
Canada
4 posted 2000-12-14 06:12 PM


*grinning from ear to ear* oh yes, dear one, she is everything you say and you have said it with your perfect style and talent. Wonderful. I loved this. Much love to you from me. Hugs for your sweetness


Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com


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