Open Poetry #11 |
Passions Gallery--Janet Marie (the heart, the pen) |
Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
her heart speaks her pen writes the words speak they are a refuge from the world a haven for her spirit a place to release herself to give herself to share herself to know herself she knows the power of words the things that they can do the joys that can be given the stories given the songs given the life given and so, with pen in gentle hand she begins once more today and again the word speaks the mind speaks the soul speaks the life speaks ------------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sven* You've penned a beautiful tribute to the lovely Janet Marie...so very perfect in content and in voice...perfectly woven piece I know she will appreciate it coming on the day of her 6000th post...she deserves your kind words so very much~ You cannot dance in the sun until you have cried in the rain~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Sven- i second what holly said! you have penned a very accurate and beautiful tribute to Jan. Without you or her Passions just wouldn't be the same. Simply wonderful! take care. ~amy~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sven...Well done..She is a very special lady...and her pen writes her heart... |
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LoveBug
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful poet. Very well done, Sven. "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
they are a refuge from the world a haven for her spirit a place to release herself to give herself to share herself to know herself ======================= you know me well my poet sir... yes...poetry is my refuge, and this place... my sanctuary... I heal and grow in the light here ... thank you so very much Sven, for this wonderful gift...and for including me in your gallery. You are bringing us all together in this wonderful effort. kudos again to you... thank you again from me..... thank you to my fellow poets who replied to this so sweet and kindly as well.. take care all jm |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Extremely beautiful and heartfelt was this tribute to a lady who is loved by many. I applaud all of you for the wonderful spirit and love I feel here as I read your words and comments. Thank you so very much. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, you and Janet are matched in spirit for sure. Write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
One of my favorite poets and she indeed shares from her heart, soul and spirit...James |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Like a dancing pixie, she trips in merrily, with wandlike pen scatters pixie's dust leaving us to grasp with child-like trust the images left behind, by Janet-Marie... she is a remarkable poet-person-with-a-later-'gator-style... 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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
It fills the heart with ecstacy The poet pen of Janet Marie So smoothly do emotions flow Across the screen they swiftly go The magic pen contains the view From the eye of one we thought we knew So sweet, so dear, yet life is taught From depths of sentiment and thought Spiced with exuberance galore WE daily watch and beg for more And now the Curator has placed A poetry portrait on the face WEll done, Sven Liz |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"the mind speaks the soul speaks the life speaks" Oh, this is so true of our wonderful JM ... she writes from the soul, and such beautiful words flow so vividly from her pen. She has an incredible talent for speaking her emotions. This is a wonderful tribute Sven, and such a beautiful poet you speak of so eloquently. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
I agree with all the others, you captured Janet Marie very good in this wonderful tribute. She is one of my favourites either, thank you for sharing this superb tribute. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you to all that have replied. . . I am so glad that you enjoyed this one. The Gallery would not be complete without Janet. . . Jan, since you've been here, a lot has happened. . . but you've always been there for everyone with a kind word, a loving heart, and wonderful encouragement. . . and for that, we thank you. . . as we move on into new waters, may we always have your light to guide us. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Great big hugs for this tribute to me girl!!! Just the amount of loving replies she gets is tribute to her talent and generous spirit! I stand in line to wish her love...and thank you Sven, for saying it so well. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Yep this is Janet...sweet loving and willing to give all she is to a friend |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Yup you know your poets alright. This speaks so perfectly of her and believe me, you didn't miss a thing....well, maybe her "SQUEAKY" morning voice but that is kind of hard to tell in her poems and replies now isn't it. Your verses in dedication to the wonderful poets here at Passions is much inspiring and I haven't read a one yet that you missed on. You have a good feel for the poets and there heart and you pen it masterfully. I applaud you once again sir. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
NO one deserves this more than our own Janet Marie. Wonderful words, Sven. What is that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the words I have read in my life. Walt Whitman |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Unfortunately, I'm afraid the poem can't be written to due all the justice to JanetMarie she deserves but you came very close, Sven. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thank you all so very very much for these wonderful endearing responses to this. You all are so special to me...please dont ever doubt this... thank you again Sven...for this honor thank you all..I hold you in my heart and smiles tonite. love to all in Poetry Land jm |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Again, thank you all for responding. . . JM means a lot to this place and these poets. . . and I'm glad that I came pretty close in doing her justice. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Sven, Simply wonderful A great poem about a sweet, caring, and soooo talented poet. You are both so talanted.. I'm glad I have the chance to read and learn from you both. ~~Tara aka rp25 :o) |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
sven, this thought came to me the other day..usually we write poetry so that people get to know about us and that our own feelings and thoughts take center stage.... just want to say that it takes an exceptional poet who is willing not to bask in the limelight, who is willing to take a step back and give others their due... Sven, this Passions Gallery is sooooo special and i appreciate your efforts |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Nicely written sven...for a very lovely poet. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wow! I almost let this one slip by me...I have been away from the board a little and this one shows up....well I'm glad these poems don't fall off the end of the earth never to be read again.....I love this one Sven and you've captured the essence of this wonderful poet spirit with your words...she is without a doubt one of my all time favourites...I like to think of her as.... Our lady of the pen..... wonderful human being to have come in contact with in the stream of life......great work Sven!! I'm very proud of you!! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
but, of course....... so well done, my friend, O Sir Sven... May your pen rule the world... and Janet's BRILLIANT heart... regards, sudhir |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Hi. . . just came back again to thank everyone that's replied. . . Your words mean a lot to me, and I'm glad that you enjoyed this. . . thank you all. . . -------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
quote: That's the line that stuck out at me. You're right, Sven... she does know the power of words. Although lately, she's been doubting them, deeper on the inside she does understand and know that words have power, poetry has power, and it's a power that's well at her command... She really is something, that girl... a shame I haven't read this before. You wrote it well, Sven. Kudos. Parasite Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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