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Passions Gallery--Sven (how do I show myself?)
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Passions Gallery--Sven (how do I show myself?) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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how do I show myself to you? with what colors will I paint this portriat? will I use colors that are bold? golds and reds in heroic strokes telling the story of the Knight? I could paint myself that way but that's not who I am how do I show myself to you? with what colors will I paint this portrait? will I use colors that are soft? muted tones of gray and green showing the softer side of myself? I could paint myself that way but that's not who I am how do I show myself to you? with what colors will I paint this portrait? will I use colors that are dark? blacks and blues of darkest night the side that I don't want you to see? I could paint myself that way but that's not who I am how do I show myself to you? with what colors will I paint this portrait? I will use all the colors you see golds and reds, grays and greens, blacks and blues for I am bold and soft, but also dark they are all the sides of this artist they are who I really am ---------------------------------------------------------------- < !signature--> That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl [This message has been edited by Sven (edited 12-15-2000).] |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
SVEN, this is awesome my friend... Totally captivating in every word you penned... I dunno how you do it sweetie but you do it so well... And let us not forget the color purple for courage and passion to blend amongst the many colors in this portrait of a Poet named Sven...  coco [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 12-15-2000).] |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Absolutely!!! And don't forget those beautiful colours in the rainbow they are a part of one of my favourite artists' pic. Thought provoking and beautiful my friend Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
  Congratulations on 5,000 Sven! Your words shine brilliantly in this beautiful poem Sven ... this is a wonderful self-portrait to mark your 5,000th post my friend, and a perfect addition to your gallery! Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 12-15-2000).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Congratulations sven...on your 5000th post..enjoyed reading your words as always.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I've tried to find the words that explain how I feel about your poem. Its not easy when trying to write about someone as complex as you. A storm gathers in the sky full of darkness in minutes it is gone leaving soft clouds floating on a sky of blue . Thats the picture I see when I think of you! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Congratulations on your 5000th post. You have articulated carefully the nuances of many poets here...but you are truly worthy when you can see the inside of you, and splay it out for the rest of us to see inside the man who saw inside of us... well done...very well done... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Sven, CONGRATULATIONS on 5,000, and in each one, in every single line, in each letter, you reveal the talent and the wonder that is Sven. There are so many brilliant and talented poets here, each one brings something that is uniquely his or her own. You are in the elite of these marvellously talented poets, among the top ten per cent. You have described other poets beautifully, Your work touches more people than you know. And you are utterly amazing. Take care Mushy  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sven, There is nothing I can add to the above accept I enjoyed this one too. |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Sven, With every color you use, you show yourself in beauty. Your canvas of poetry lives inside your heart, and you have blessed us all with this vision. Congratulations on the 5000th poem. Astounding! Much love, Elise |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
Well done! You show yourself to be a very giving, compassionate, intelligent man. Have enjoyed your writing. Congrats on the 5000! To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven, I think you just figured out how to show us. I love the imagery of the colors blending together to form a portrait. Well done. 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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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Much congrats to you me Sveetie!!! Your work continues to grow and excel, and I am most proud to be able to call you friend! Hugs and love, and write on.... |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Coco, thank you my friend. . . for everything. . . and I shall indeed add purple for you. . . Isis, how could I forget my friend?? Especially when I have colors like you?? Thank you. . . Kit, thank you for the congrats. . .and what would a Gallery be without a self-portait of the painter? Thank you again. . . Victoria, as I enjoy reading yours always my friend. . . inot2B, thank you for your words my friend. . . they mean a lot to me. . . thank you for sharing them. . . Sunshine, my friend, thank you so much. . . it's not easy to look inside yourself and show it to everyone. . . sometimes, there are things that you don't want others to see. . . but, they're all a part of me, and of my portrait. . . thank you again. . . Marsha, thank you so much. . . I am honored that you have placed me with such talent. . . truly there are others that deserve more praise than I, but you have made my day by telling me that my work touches people. . .that is the best thing that I could know. . . thank you. . . Sy my friend, thank you. . . for everything. . . Elise, thank you so much. . . it's been my pleasure to share with all of you. . . and I'm glad that you're here to share it with. . . Dreamkeeper, thank you. . . and I too have enjoyed your writing as well, and look forward to more of it!! LW, thanks. . . it's a hard thing to do. . . but I'm glad that everyone can see. . . thank you. . . serenity, what can I say? It's been fun. . . and I hope that it will continue to be fun. . . thank you so much. . . hugs to you too my friend. . . ----------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Wonderful poem, and a perfect portrayal of the artist. 5000 is a big achievement,and you have shared so many beautiful words with us. Thanks for another, with a peek inside you. Sandra |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sven~ You are a rainbow my friend, one that we are in awe of, marvel at and are inspired by ~HUGS~ Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, For all the subtle meanings found in the word so true I do believe "gentle-man" best applies to you. But if I must use colors it seems that I will find The colors of the sunset firstly spring to mind The deep red of compassion that shows a heart so true But gentleness is found in gold that streaking through. The velvet of the starlight shows your winsome charm And silver of the moonlight shows strength within your arm. No my friend too much of you to capture in one line Together they made a picture,of Sven who is sublime. Kethry Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
oh, sven dont make us wait too long for your portrait? looking forward to YOUR tribute to yourself.... |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Sven, < !signature-->You painted a perfect portriat and those that have had the privilege to get to know you, love you in any color you wear, one trully deserving of love in all its aspects, and congrats on 5000 wow amazing, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) [This message has been edited by Cerenity (edited 12-21-2000).] |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Sven, you have showed yourself through each and every one of your poems...thank you |
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