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A Map Of The World (For Passion's Poets)
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A Map Of The World (For Passion's Poets) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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A Map Of The World He locked me in irons And threw out the key. You broke chains that held me, Setting me free. He caged me with cruelty; Left me to die. You healed broken wings And taught me to fly. He fed me his lies Till I withered, was doomed. You nourished my soul And watched as I bloomed. He judged me unjustly. You pardoned the crime. He put me away. You served out the time. He reached out to strike me, His temper unfurled. He said I’d go nowhere; You gave me a map of the world. I'm feeling a little homesick today so I borrowed my brothers computer to come home for a while. When I think back, I can't help but be amazed at the changes that have taken place in my life over the last 2 1/2 years or so and I just wanted to thank you all for helping to make me what and who I am today. Thank you for your kindness, your support, your love and your prayers, but most of all...thank you for giving me a map of the world and the courage to realize I can go anywhere my heart takes me. It's great to be home...love you all  Ruth |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do you have ANY idea how good it is to see that smiling face back among us.... please, visit your brother's computer much more often....it's good to see you come home! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
hey Hoot-girlie...... this is a beautiful sincere gift... and encompasses the true gift of this place we heal in the poetry and each others company the quiet comfort knowing we are all connected by the common bond of poetry. Ocean, mountains and equators fall away and we can all touch. Always good to see you come back home sweet poet. jm We wish ourselves beautiful, |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
hey lady, your poem is my sail, if you can do it, then so can I...that is my hope...good to see you smiling and happy lady |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, Wonderful to read your writing again. I missed it. You are a good friend. Sy |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Dear Sweet Hoot..... happy to see you! and....I lived this too.....excellent writting! SEA |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
A visit? How about a stay? Welcome home home to your family. Michael Proust- |
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Dennis Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 235Indiana |
enjoyed! Dennis [This message has been edited by Dennis (edited 05-24-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is home isn't it, good to see you, Ruth, you are one of the best! I thoroughly enjoyed this, it is so captivating. Kathleen Blake |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Hi Mrs. Kephart So nice to see you back home Ruth, even if it is just temporary. Hope you and Rodger are hooked up to the 'Net soon. Thank you for the poem....you and I don't know each other very well, but I'm glad that Passions was able to help with healing your wings. You take care now and hopefully you'll be back home for good soon!  Elizabeth |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Hi there, Oh I've sorely missed you love, it's so utterly wonderful to read your words again. Thanks so much for popping in love, and come back again soon I really love this, take care Love and warm stuff as always Mushy  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
and we love you too Hoot. . . and how could we not??? great work . . . ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
He judged me unjustly. You pardoned the crime. He put me away. You served out the time. He reached out to strike me, His temper unfurled. He said I’d go nowhere; You gave me a map of the world. Well Ruth when ever you grace Passions with your presence you make it special posting beautifully crafted poetry. Take care until next time "across the unfair divide |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Excellent poetry. Hope to read more, very soon. Melton PS: Thanks for the visit. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"He said I'd go nowhere you gave me a map of the world." Very nice Ruth...James |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Hoot--Wonderful write, with excellent flow and rhyme. Enjoyed the read. Poeminister |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
It sounds to me like your world tour is a smashing success... I am sooooooo happy for you, my friend...  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Hi! Well I am new here so hello. I loved your poetry and am sure looking forward to seeing more, so welcome back! ~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~ |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Must feel good to be back with your friends. I'm new too, so hello to, loved your poem. Titia |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully done, as always, Ruth! Welcome home! So nice to see you again! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So good to see you, Ruth...I'm so glad to see happiness in your words. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Oh, my, what you have been through! I've only seen a few of your poems, so I have no idea of your poetic growth, but it soundsl like you yourself are quite strong and sound in your being. So happy for you! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
May I be last to respond but first in your heart!! I've missed you, Ruth. We have many memories to share and hopefully more to make...I hope you can stay around for a while...you are a wonderful poet and a good person...welcome back!! |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
All I can do is smile when I read this, Ruth. I am so happy for you. Michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Whatever we've given, you've returned tenfold. *S* I hope you know how much we rejoice in your happiness... and how good it is to see you posting! *S* Beautiful poem, Hoot! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear Hoot Was saving this one to delight in a special read, and special it is. It seems all you've given is coming back to you God bless you Liz |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hoot, great writing! Love the contrasts and the delivery they're excellent! |
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Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Heaven knows I don't get in here often enough any more, but something told me I didn't want to miss this one. And something was right. Even in your absence, Ruth, your presence is still felt and your muchly deserved happiness always shared. Home, after all, is that place no one ever really leaves. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I just want to thank each an every one of you for your kind words and for always making my homecoming a special one. Love you all |
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