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Passions Gallery--Nan (knower of the word) (Villanelle)
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Passions Gallery--Nan (knower of the word) (Villanelle) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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Teach me your secrets, knower of the word Secrets that have been kept since the dawn of time Teach me the music to songs never heard Your very first song was that of the bird Giving to his song your very first rhyme Teach me your secrets, knower of the word Let my words speak to the floundering herd Help me to speak with a voice true and fine Teach me the music to songs never heard When the sun above is by clouds obscured Give me words of love to make the sunshine Teach me your secrets, knower of the word O let my soul's voice never be deterred Let me share with them the songs that are mine Teach me the music to songs never heard Since the dawn of the age, your words have stirred With joy and love in each and every line Teach me your secrets, knower of the word Teach me the music to songs never heard ------------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
a very touching inspirational poem, Sven..lovely work. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh yes, teach us all. How wonderful is this one. Your talent is so versatile. Thank you so very much for another delightful read. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. [URL=http://path2riches.com]http://path2riches.com |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I do believe she is the knower of MANY words..well done sir!  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A perfect way to honor our teacher of grace...by writing in one of the many forms she has inspired us to try... so many lessons in poetry and generosity can be learned by her example. you have captured her well. Sprayed across my heart and hers Danced butterflies in the wild This angel, this woman , who loves me with the innocence of a child. ~DeVante~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a perfect tribute and turn of phrase for our "knower of the word" Sven ... beautifully done! Nan is such a treasure ... her wisdom, her neverending devotion to Passions and her words ... ahhh those lovely and knowing words. Just wonderful Sven, and many hugs to Nan!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Someone who sits and composes with books in her lap...a true creator of passionate prose...sharing knowledge and wisdom...who could ask for more? We can, when it comes from Sven in tribute... 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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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Great tribute to Nan, friend Sven, well done and truly said. We all, I'm sure, share your thoughts "never heard". jwesley |
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Passions Voice Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 291Michigan |
Wow. This is really good. I'm really behind on a lot of these. But I've enjoyed them all. passion is life. . . ~Diana |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ This is just flows so liltingly. Perfect tribute to a wonderful, wonderful lady. The timecapsule of Passions would just have to include a special memento of Nan's. She is always there with a good word for all. Her poetry is a true reflection of the grace of a learned mind. *Nan~ Your portrait is beautiful ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
wonderful tribute, excellent penned as always, and a pleasure to read. Charisma |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, It's lovely as usual.I would never in a million years have thought of rhyming obscured with word. "Ya did good" Write on Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
pegasus, thank you my friend. . . Startime, I'm glad that you enjoyed. . . deVine, yes she is. . . but which ones?  JM, thank you. . . this, in fact, is our assignment in the Poetry Workshop this month. . . did I do good teach??? Kit, thank you. . . she is indeed, one of the treasures of Passions. . . Sunshine, I can't ask for much more than that. . . but I'm glad that you found it. . . friend James, thank you sir. . . we all do indeed share those thoughts. . . Passions Voice, glad that you're enjoying them. . . Marge, thank you. . . that helps. . .this being my first Villanelle. . . and indeed, her mind is a storehouse of wonder. . . Charisma, thank you. . . glad that you enjoyed. . . Kethry, believe me, it took me a long time to find that rhyme!! Thank you. . . --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Sven, this is so exquisitely penned You have captured the essence Of this LadyPoet 'NAN' so well... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sven, my friend... This is absolutely wonderful... Thank you for writing it, and for the wonderful greeting card - I looked for it here on the forum after I received the card, and didn't see it... went back to the card.. tracked it down... and I sincerely thank you.. and the rest of my poetic friends here for your wonderfully supportive words... Don't tell anyone, but I have a wheelbarrow that I take with me everywhere I go... I keep my pen, paper, and my "Rhyming Dictionaurus" in it - Hey, maybe I should actually write a book like that... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Whatever you write, Nan, will be strung with lines of magical words, of brilliant phrases, that will be read by future generations. Sven, this is a perfect tribute to the teacher poetic expression, the queen of eloquence, the knower of words Liz |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sven you write it good...James |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Coco, thank you my friend. . . Liz, I couldn't have said it better myself. . . thank you my friend. . . James, thank you for reading. . . Nan, so does this mean I get an "A?? Thank you Teacher, for helping me to become a better person, and a better poet. . . your words will live on always. . . and, as you can see, I'm not the only one that thinks so. . . ---------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sven on a re-read...you get an "A" with "pluses" all around.... + +A+ + BTTT |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
A beautiful villanelle, I've only attempted two of these, and I love the form and the structure. Nice work, Sven. "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." Winnie the Pooh |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Sven, As always, you have captured the magic of the soul. You are truly an artist. Much love, Elise |
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