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Finding My Voice
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Finding My Voice |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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 I guess this sums up how much poetry has enriched my life.I have made so many friendships through my love of writing, all of which I cherish. * * * * My inner voice lay hidden Until the day you passed away It was then I started writing There was so much I had to say You never knew me as a writer My voice was silent way back then But through my grief I found my calling Exposing my feelings through my pen I began to find a purpose As my words began to flow 'tho my heart was tinged with sadness For you would never know I opened my heart to strangers Sharing the love I felt for you 'tho my life turned upside down Thoughts of you would get me through I wrote about my garden And shared my love of the sea Through my ever flowing words I felt your presence close to me I'd write of love and romance And of those in desperate need Poetry became my main obsession How my mind would eagerly feed I have made so many friends And for them so much I care I find comfort sharing my feelings Through my heart and soul I share So, Dad, I hope you see me And I hope you would be proud I've come out of the shadows And through my heart my voice is loud * * * "The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realise a lot of happiness One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person's suffering and bring that person joy." I am in motion |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Yay!!! Oh Sue, I'm so happy you made this a submission, sweet friend, God Bless You, this is a gorgeous sentiment of love and friendship and a wonderful tribute to your father who will always love you and is proud of how you're embracing the world with his love at heart, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-13-2003 08:38 PM).] |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
It's wonderfull ,fully deserves to go into the book. I am glad you came. I look and I listen, does not everyone? |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
What pride your father would have for you. I too started "sculpting" words in a dark time and it opened a new and wondrous world. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed it a lot  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So beautiful Sue.. I know you Dad is very proud of you.. and is watching and smiling over you. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Suetang - I found that it may take something like you have written about to find the inner self. I know that it did with me, and that's when I started to write. I really like this one, and my vote is in... BC |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sue, this is so beautiful...the poem as well as the thoughts...  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sue, I remember this sequence of events like it was yesterday, and it is hard to beleive it has been about two years? This was how you started remember? I wrote about my garden And shared my love of the sea Through my ever flowing words I felt your presence close to me And that is how our paths crossed and it has been my privilege to watch you grow as a poet, and hold you as a friend. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sue~ Enjoyed very much your touching words. I'm so glad you decided too share your poems with us...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
A beautiful poem and beautiful sentiments. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm sure that he knows, Sue.. This is wonderful...:raeding: |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Sue, you are a wonderful artist. And, I know your dad would be very proud of you. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sue, you've touched my heart with all your poems, but this dear friend was outstanding. One of your very best. You've got my vote! Huggles, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Truly heartfelt and outstanding writing Sue, and very worthy of the new book. Hugs. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Maybe this gift of writing was the last thing your dad gave you? Who knows. Something that would help you through the hard times and bring more love into your life. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Beautiful. And Im sure you dad is watching you, and he is so proud. This poem, is just so lovely!  Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part! [This message has been edited by Connel (03-14-2003 07:28 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
An exquisite write Sue. Simply lovely.  |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
A very, very good job. Such a gorgeous tribute to your father... You got my vote. ~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How very beautiful! *S* Somewhere up in heaven, an angel is smiling because his girl has found a voice that touches hearts. *S* |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Sue can relate to this well and yes he is proud of you! So, Dad, I hope you see me And I hope you would be proud xxoo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This is so full of L-O-V-E!---for your father, for your friends, for your writing...Lovely! Warm hugs, Linda |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Well, Sue, you certainly hit some heart strings here. Beautiful tribute. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
It would be positively indecent not to vote for such beautiful writing. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
God! This is beautiful!  |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Once again all your comments moved me and brought me joy. Here is another little something for all my poet friends. "The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realise a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person's suffering and bring that person joy." Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Sue, I really enjoyed reading your poems. And yes, through your poems, I can feel love, and it's so uplifting! _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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