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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

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By the sea

0 posted 2001-04-30 03:57 PM

Poetry Sucks

by Michael

I often find
that poetry sucks
the heart dry,
that it can fill the pen
with passion’s words.

For only in the heart
can poems be born.

This ink is made
from mournful tears,
lovemaking’s scent,
laughter, fear
and
all the rest.

The beauty
of this precious ink
is we can shine our best.

Write on,
fellow poets
and
shine.

(sorry about the title)

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Ethan Halo
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since 2000-04-28

Posts 793
on the roof again

1 posted 2001-04-30 03:58 PM

LOL
catchy, deceptive, and true.
good work!

"Many great relationships start or end in a bar.
Some of the best do both in the course of an evening."

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2001-04-30 04:01 PM

Well you got my attention...and this was certainly true, it does suck you dry! And thanks for saying it like it is, as you always seem to do so well. I really liked this one.

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http://www.mysteria-poetry.cityslide.com/contents/contents/cfm/451673

inot2B
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since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

3 posted 2001-04-30 04:05 PM

You startled me for a minute. Earlier today I had seen where someone had written those same sentiments except theirs was rude and childish. I just couldn't believe you would write mean things. Thank goodness yours is the kind we can all be proud to read.

Corinne
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since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

4 posted 2001-04-30 04:09 PM

Way to get us to read your poem! Words of wisdom in this piece, nicely done!

Corinne

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2001-04-30 04:28 PM

I thought I was going to have to pull out Nan's eraser, as well as mine....

and then I saw the name and thought WHAT! Someone has taken our wonderful Auguste's name....

and THEN I thought...wait a minute...THAT can't happen....

and then I READ, and thought..."he's quite the clever fellow...."

you stinker! {~,^} Shine on, indeed!

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 04-30-2001).]

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

6 posted 2001-04-30 04:43 PM

Michael--You are so clever...with your "caught you" title...gave me quite a smile...and your poem is wise and true.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2001-04-30 05:31 PM

Excellent lure with the title... excellent work with the poem. *S*

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

8 posted 2001-04-30 06:04 PM

Michael~
Hook - Line - and Sinker !

Brilliant little shine here !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

9 posted 2001-04-30 06:05 PM

just shows you what a good title can do Michael. . .

well done. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

10 posted 2001-04-30 06:07 PM

You know you love it , Michael. Joyce

elizabeth anne
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since 2001-03-29

Posts 83

11 posted 2001-04-30 09:52 PM

Michael,

I agree that all true poetry can only come from the heart, my friend. By the way, it's good to see you have a sense of humor.

Elizabeth Anne

Mabel A. Dilley
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since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

12 posted 2001-04-30 10:41 PM

I took the bait. I think, I need some help here getting the hook from my upper lip. Just reel me in. Good one.

"I am not now that which I have been."

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

13 posted 2001-04-30 11:32 PM

Michael~

Write on
fellow poet you shine....you do...with your words...a pleasure...

Lauren~

***

"Within you I lose myself
Without you I find myself
Wanting to be lost again."
-Unknown

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

14 posted 2001-05-01 08:55 AM

Auguste,
you could be a fisherman or at least a fisher of men with this outstanding piece. And yes the title hooked me in.
write on, shine on
Kethry

Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.

Cerenity
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since 2000-02-16

Posts 2637
Escondido-California

15 posted 2001-05-01 09:16 AM

Hi Auguste,

"Gee" I guess I'll line up with the rest of the bunch you got me! and wonderful work as well,

Love, Cerenity

"God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist.
We have to be reminded that He exist!"

(Writer Unknown)

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

16 posted 2001-05-01 01:25 PM

Hi Everyone,

Yes, with my "cheesy" title as a "lure," I went fishing. In doing so, I caught some of the the finest poets at Passions.

Just trying to show that this often serious poet does have a sense of humor. I'm glad you all enjoyed this, but more than that, I'm glad you came by to say hello. Take care, dear poets and have a pleasant day. Thank you much.

Michael (smiling)

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

passing shadows
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displaced

17 posted 2004-05-06 04:27 AM

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