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nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

0 posted 2001-01-01 09:55 AM

What Keeps Me Here

I often wonder what keeps me here
As visions of words fill mind's eye.
Is it the "you" that brings me my morns,
From 'cross the expanse of sky?

Or the many on here that replace my thoughts
With theirs, like an open book...
I often wonder what keeps me here
Each dawning, as I take my "look".

There are times, I've pushed, I've tried to walk
It never lasts but a day.
Impossible to retreat from friends
Who share in this special way.

Opening hearts, opening minds,
Acceptance no matter who.
What a wonderful world in this virtual
When reality discovered you.

A new years begun, more words to display,
More feelings and many to hold.
Inside I am wondering, trusting myself
To a newness, a dusting of gold.

For the silver has tarnished, the past life of mine
Is over, done with, no more.
I often wonder what keeps me here....
It's the kindnesses shown in outpour.

It's Sven, the Marks, Ethome and Mikes
And Walt, the Johns, Allans, too
Brians and Eddies, Roberts, Sudhir and the Bills
Keep me here reading you...

Of course when the "Deer" and the Sys are released
And Richard has posted his words.
When jamie and james have left footprints behind
I absorb, every line that is "heard".

And the women, included, Sandra, and Lynne,
Doreen, Charisma and ~V~
Those who bring Sunshine to brighten my days
Are becoming a part of me.

Liz, and those containing the stars..
Or the gloom in the shadows that pass,
And those of the weather who myst me with rain,
Or kiss me with snow flakes, alas...

Then there's Kathleen, and Roses and Kit and Kaboodles(just kidding)
Nan and the Poet de Vine.
So many and more that I read every day
As I take in, digest every line.

I am thanking you all, Serenity's(cerenity), two
For the pleasure, all mine, it has been.
I know what it is, that has kept me afloat
It's the Passion, as each day begins...

~Wynter wishes....a Happy New Year to ALL of Passions

*forgive me if I missed anyone...

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

1 posted 2001-01-01 10:04 AM

If you ever ever leave you're gonna have to deal with me poet lady...because I love having you here got it!! Ok what a beauty this one is...very clever Wynter..but I don't expect anything else from you.....ethome

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

2 posted 2001-01-01 10:13 AM

Good morning Wynter,

All of the above is also how I feel. I have met some of the greatest and nicest poets on Passions, and hope to continue writing and posting for a long, long time.

A nice day to you, and wish you the best during this new year.

BC

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

3 posted 2001-01-01 10:15 AM

Loved this Wynter. The same things keep me here. Thank God for this place, it truly has changed my life.
Happiness and love to you.
Sandra

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

4 posted 2001-01-01 10:16 AM

Oh, much applause for these beautiful words Wynter! Indeed we keep "looking in" as the love and hearts pour through these pages with warmth and inspiration daily. It's truly a blessing, and you've captured the essence of it so well ... just lovely!

Best wishes,
/Kit (and kaboodles) LOL!

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2001-01-01 10:21 AM

Wynter~
Whatever you do - plzdntgo ! *wink*
You also brighten our days ...
*Hugs* for a bright and Happy New Year !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

6 posted 2001-01-01 10:29 AM

Ah...this is wonderful reading this New Year's Day...so many reasons you give us to stay [neither can I ever walk away!]

Good job!

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

7 posted 2001-01-01 02:03 PM

Wynter,
good job, fitting everyone's name in here.
happy New year
Keth/Lynne

Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon.

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

8 posted 2001-01-01 02:08 PM

nicely written hon...HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU...
i didnt go out but i feel like i have a hangover anyway for some reason haa..

~V~

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

9 posted 2001-01-01 05:01 PM

Hey E...dealing with you may be a bonus...*s

thank you...

Evening BC...your words always warm me up..thank you...and I wish you the same...huggzz

~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

Poeminister
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since 2000-02-26

Posts 1862
Regina SK; Canada

10 posted 2001-01-01 05:15 PM

Nakd--Beautiful writing...
Best wishes for a happy New Year to you.

Poeminister

"...no single sound too rude upon thy slumber shall intrude, Our thoughts, our souls-
O God above! In every deed shall mingle, love."
-Poe

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

11 posted 2001-01-01 05:19 PM

Very nice...go on and take it...another little piece of my heart...yes it is nice to share messages from the heart...happy 200l...James

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

12 posted 2001-01-01 06:08 PM

Thank you for mentioning me in your poem, please keep writing, you also keep me here and so much more!

"Every man dies.
Not every man truly lives."
Braveheart

Kathleen

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

13 posted 2001-01-02 04:15 PM

Sandra- yes passions is "a place for all" and that is what makes it special...

Kit (and kaboodles) I just couldn't help myself...sorry *s all in fun though

huggzz

~*Marge*~ thank you forthe good wishes and I will never go..you have realized that it's been two years since I first was on loving you.com
...and read your words and loved them then as I do now..

huggzz
~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

14 posted 2001-01-02 10:18 PM

Sunshine, Kethry, ~Victoria~ thank you all for your responses..yes we are all here and I believe we will be here for quite a while..does feel like home sometimes... well at least like a place of warmth..*s
~Wynter

Poeminister, James, Kathleen..thank you also...I mentioned as many as I could fit in..I hope your New Year brings you much happiness...
huggzzzzz all

~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

15 posted 2001-01-02 10:21 PM

Well, forgive ME, Wynter, for missing this poem! It is a beautiful tribute to many fine poets....they keep me here, too...as do you

maxtec1
Senior Member

since 2000-12-09

Posts 577
Garland, Tx

16 posted 2001-01-02 11:12 PM

Gee I'm Blushing to be a part of your poem. This was great dear friend. Happy New Year to you.
Love and light.
Richard

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

17 posted 2001-01-05 07:08 AM

thank you Balladeer...I meant what I wrote...for all poets...but there was only just so much room in a poem before I would become way too sappy for others to read *s

and Richard..you are always included in my reading..I read almost all...when there is time.. thank you and I don't mind a blush now and then..

~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

18 posted 2001-01-05 07:35 AM

...and a very Happy Happy New Year to you as well..

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

19 posted 2001-01-05 08:54 AM

Oh, this is great! Passions is the perfect place to be, so many here to fill our souls with the beautiful gift of write.
To share with each other is truly a blessing.
Happy New Year to you!
Deb

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

20 posted 2001-01-05 01:15 PM

Nan and Deb..thank you both for stopping by..and again many good wishes for the new year...

~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

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