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My winning poem - request by Sunshine
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My winning poem - request by Sunshine |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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I did win another price (look at Anouncements) and Sunshine wanted to see the winning poem, so I did translate it as good as I was capable of. I don't live in a village, town or city but in open country where skies can be reached No high buildings or factories are build here we have heavy clay and the NorthSeabeach Here you live with all the seasons the storm, the mist and the warm sun the rain, the snow and trees bending not growing upright is what they've done Here you pick the apples from the trees Here you plant your own cherriedream Here you fetch the eggs from under chickens Here you milk cows and drink soft fat cream What else is there to tell you about the land I so do adore I should want you to see it ever but then you wouldn't leave anymore Bordered at the beautiful sea Westerschelde You'll find a unique peace of The Netherlands Between the old town Hulst and beachvillage Cadzand you'll see those by small dykes surrounded farmlands A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is lovely!! Makes even ME want to visit. I think they chose the right poem as the winner!! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
YAY!!! (smiles) We're all so proud of you, sweet friend, the beauty of the Netherlands shines in your glorious poem! (smiles) I dream so much of going there and Ireland, I've heard it's so breathtakingly beautiful up there! (smiles) I love your beautiful words, sweet friend! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this deserves to be published everywhere! CONGRATULATIONS, DEAREST FRIEND!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
WOW!!!You sure make me want to come for a visit. BRAVO!!!No wonder you won. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh Titia, thank you so much for translating this for us...with every line, my smile grew a bit bigger and broader...for you spoke with the heart...as big as your country! We are all so very Very proud of you! |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
Congratulations Titia....this is written so well that i fell in love with the place....thank you for sharing..  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 Titia, what a beautiful poem, and you make us want to travel there that is for sure! Sounds so different from the hectic large city I live in, and I sure envy your "quiet" Thank you for translating this, I would not have wanted to miss it! ~*~ May the spirit of this season live in your heart all year through ~*~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Titia--The charm of the place is evident in your enthusiasm...so glad you won..because you are a winner here at Passions. Thank you for this translation. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I should want you to see it ever but then you wouldn't leave anymore Yep, I know if I ever got there...I'd never leave. Applause, Titia. Your world is beautiful and your poetry does it justice. |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
A very nice poem that touches a special part of me. I live in Holland for 2 years and wear a pair of wooden shoes in my heart. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
having grown up in a city, i sure hope to live on a farmland one of these days and join you in that understanding.. congrats for winning and thanks for sharing.. |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this is lovely Titia!! It's no wonder you won!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Titia~ Poetry fit for a King~ Beautifully done sweet poetess~ I do so love your friendship and your sharing~  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Titia, it's wonderfully donne and no surprise that you won Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Titia - I spent 10 days in the Netherlands some time ago and just loved it, wanted to stay. I believe the place I stayed was Nimegan? You have captured it all with this wonderful writing... BC |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A STANDING OVATION TO YOU TITIA  |
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