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WhiteRose
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0 posted 2003-03-16 08:37 PM

It's been awhile since I took the time
to sit down and pen a lyrical rhyme.
I find it too confining,
all this silly little rhyming,
but for you I'll have a go
pull up a chair, enjoy the show.

You see life I find is not precise
please listen and heed my advice,
don't look for exacts in written form
don't try to call this or that the norm,
poets with heart won't fit the bill
I assure you of this, they never will.

There are rules of grammar, spelling too
but they are the only absolutes,
in verse, in prose, in poetry as well
it's a story the author attempts to tell.

I can tell the story with words that rhyme
but I don't do it that way all the time,
instead I choose to change my style
tweak it, pinch it, once in a while,

to stave off the monotony
of writing the same way
every day,
that just isn't the way of me.

WhiteRose

"my reflection becomes me"

[This message has been edited by WhiteRose (03-16-2003 08:39 PM).]

Suetang
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1 posted 2003-03-16 09:11 PM

Hi Anne

Your words spoke for all of us and I'm sure we can all relate in some way. I have no formula as to how I write or don't even know how I came to write, it just happened that way. But one thing that joins all of us, regardless of which style of writing we use, is that all poets write from the heart and soul. I hope all is well with you.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

WhiteRose
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2 posted 2003-03-16 09:16 PM

Hi Sue

Thanks for reading. I needed the practice on my rhyming skills. Sort of stretching my lyrical legs. I used to write nothing but poetry that rhymed. It was actually hard for me to break away from it. I got to the point, I was rhyming all day long in my head. That can be a little bit maddening over time. So this was just a bit of fun. I'm glad you enjoyed the read.

And all is well with me. Just missing my honey, but what else is new?

Ringo

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3 posted 2003-03-16 09:51 PM

To read your words without a sound
And to find the all quite profound
'Tis true that poets cannot agree
What you write is not for me
Yet within this write I found a gem
Disagree and you can kiss my... ahem.

~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one...
John Lennon

BluesSerenade
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4 posted 2003-03-16 10:40 PM

tweak it, pinch it, once in a while.

True to form Rosie~

lost_star
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5 posted 2003-03-16 10:45 PM

Great poem, I really enjoyed this one!

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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6 posted 2003-03-16 11:02 PM

Anne, whatever you write looks
perfect to me. You always write from
heart and it shows.

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~

passing shadows
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7 posted 2003-03-17 03:45 AM

whatever you write is always art in my eyes

suthern

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8 posted 2003-03-18 08:58 AM

Nothing silly about this rhyme. *S* And whatever style you choose, the result is always excellence! *S*

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2003-03-18 06:17 PM

I love this frivilous, frolicking, lyrical side of your writing as well. Quite frankly, I have appreciated everything of yours that I have read!

Have a pleasant evening!
Warm, springtime hugs,
EA

Gentle Spirit
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10 posted 2003-03-18 06:26 PM

Ya know Anne, I just write it and however it comes out......it comes out, rhyme or not! Well done, good to see your words again....

INclan
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11 posted 2003-03-18 06:39 PM

Roses are read,
Violets are blew.
I surely wish
I could rhyme like you.

INclan

WhiteRose
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12 posted 2003-03-18 06:42 PM

Ringo, how sweet of you to respond in rhyme. Thanks so much for reading and the lovely response.

WhiteRose
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13 posted 2003-03-18 06:43 PM

Hi Blues, Thanks so much for reading. I try to stick to my Rosie form, it's what I know best after all

WhiteRose
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14 posted 2003-03-18 06:44 PM

lost_star, thanks for reading.

WhiteRose
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15 posted 2003-03-18 06:45 PM

Ethel, thanks so much dear friend, your responses are always so sweet.

WhiteRose
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16 posted 2003-03-18 06:46 PM

Dixie, thanks dear friend.

WhiteRose
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17 posted 2003-03-18 06:47 PM

Thank you suthern, I appreciate you reading and responding.

WhiteRose
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18 posted 2003-03-18 06:47 PM

Linda, the feeling is mutual dear lady, I love everything you write too

WhiteRose
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19 posted 2003-03-18 06:48 PM

Donna, that's the way I usually write too. It just comes out and I only have to type it and be done with it. Rhyming is just way too much work.

WhiteRose
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20 posted 2003-03-18 06:50 PM

INclan,

Roses are red
these pages are blue
just think hallmark
and you can rhyme too.

waldopepper
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21 posted 2003-03-18 08:57 PM

Hello Rose.  I will have to say that this is one of my favorite poems of yours.

  "I can tell the story with words that rhyme
but I don't do it that way all the time,
instead I choose to change my style
tweak it, pinch it, once in a while,"

Yes indeed, you certainly are quite capable at tweaking the words.  But then, that is one of the many things that I appreciate about your works.

And thank you my dear friend for your telling me about this poetry site.  I am excited about the possibilities for reading more material.

Your friend,
Waldo

WhiteRose
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22 posted 2003-03-18 09:03 PM

Waldo, my dear friend, Welcome to the pages of blue. I know that you will like it here, and I am sure the other poets will enjoy your wonderful words of poetry. It's so nice to have you here. And thanks so much for reading.

Thomas119gold
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23 posted 2003-03-19 09:16 AM

The Rogue likes it reminds him of his cousin Ike that used to ride a bike

I always wait with excitment for your next write

so please keep them coming
Thomas

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