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Looking For An Oasis
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Looking For An Oasis |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Devoid of words I find myself again Sufficient to express what lies within; I wrest in vain to turn a phrase and then Stare blankly into space – where to begin? Thoughts come but leave as quickly as they came; If they were meant for me why would they flee? Should I assume they were not mine to claim To brush upon the page creatively? I trudge this arid land, relief can’t find; Can’t quench this parching thirst that sears my soul; A poet without words, with barren mind I feel absurd; expression makes me whole. I’ll find refreshing springs again one day Until I do - I have no more to say.  11/29/00 |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Denise, I think I am going through the same writer's block, but I have just given up trying to write. I think you did a great job here expressing what many a poet goes through from time to time. Glad you were able to at least get this one out  {{{{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}} |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Denise, you can't leave without first saying hello...which always leads to more... so, more soon... 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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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
A poet with writer's block is very much like someone lost in a desert. But I'm telling you, if I could write like this when I had writer's block, I'd be happy! I hope you get over your "writer's block" soon, my friend. "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Denise....I refuse to discuss it!!! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ahhh Denise ... but you DID have so much to say, and so beautifully! This was just lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
dsnyder, Do not give up, a poet never gives up. Please keep writing, hearts need you. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise--You sure can write, for someone who can't write...now give us a smile...okay..you are a wonderful poet, I know it! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks guys! Just fooling around...had to write something!  Denise |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Denise~ this is great -SEA |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Oh, I can relate to this, Denise, it is so real for me as I read. Thank you for posting this one. 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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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks, SEA and Kathleen, glad you enjoyed!! I'll be back Monday night...going away to babysit till then. Have fun! I'll miss you all! Denise |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Aaack writer's block...but how the heck can you write like this when you can't write?  LOL...I know the feeling well, Denise! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Denise, great writing and I'm relieved to read that such is not your case... Always a pleasure to read your poems Coco |
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Blackdrake Member
since 1999-07-23
Posts 83Depends on the day :) |
I must say , If this is your writers block. I would very much love to read something from when you no longer have it . Mysterious is the shadow, walking down the path of light. ~~ ¥ ~~ |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
Denise, absolutely beautiful!!! Look within the heart of a poet, and you will see a reflection of their soul. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Let go of my leg ! ! I'm laughing - and not because this poem is funny ... but because I have a warped sense of humor and Arid is a deodorant !!! Just what a perspiring - er, I mean aspiring poet needs when they are sweating one out. You tickle me. See you back on Monday, dear lady ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
LOL @ Marge... Denise- i wish i could get my muse to write even this much right now..lol. boy, can i relate! enjoyed the read.. hugs, ~vicky < !signature--> "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 12-02-2000).] |
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PaulF Junior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 19 |
You call that writer's block? I've read most of your postings here and absolutely love your poetry. Even when your words are hard to come by. |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Dare not deter this just repose For if you do, you can suppose This poet with no verse to spill And writer's block shall find the quill But if you leave this poet be No doubt the morning sun shall see A masterpiece of words in rhyme A work of art in metered time. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks for the kind words, everybody! Glad you all enjoyed this! I'm soooooo sorry that some of you can relate...it's a real bummer isn't it? Thanks for the laughs, Marge, I needed that! Thanks for the encouragement, Nan, I needed that too! Denise |
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