Open Poetry #25 |
This White and Barren Page |
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
~*~ Here I sit just staring, At this white and barren page, My vacant mind's clamoring for The wisdom of a sage. If my soul were that of poet, I could write of love and life, With care and sensitivity, Bringing joy ~ not ever strife. If songs dwelled within my heart, My poems could rhyme in beats, The readers would then sing along And be rousing from their seats! Perhaps with third eye open, I could write of things unseen, Tapping into other realms Of then, and now, and been. If this mind be not so closed, I'd see both sides of matters, I would not use my quill to fence And leave this page in tatters. Perhaps, with an artist's eye, I could use my pen to paint, Of nature's beauty in a poem, From the lofty to the quaint. If I opened self to Spirit, My vision then would clear, My writing would reflect that Light, And all would see ~ and hear! ~*~ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-24-2003 03:39 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Excellent write, your cusp has made a direct hit. LOL |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
You filled that white and barren page with a lovely poem. I really enjoyed reading it Hugs, kelly |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Why thank you, kind sir! Warm, morning hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
kelly ~ That was a very nice thing to say! Thank you! Peace & Light, Earth Angel |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Linda - I think this poem is a and going into my library!! hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chris ~ It thrills me to no end when a poet deems any of my writing worthy of "keeping"! Thank you, dear poetess! Warm hugs, Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, I read and I hear, and I keep, too...... Heart Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-24-2003 10:13 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gary's Dear Girl ~ I have goosebumps! You and Chris honor me with your adding of my poem to your list of "keepers"! I have received so much from that blank page! Peace & Love, Linda |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful poem. I, too, think it is a keeper. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sweet Sue ~ You can't imagine my complete and utter amazement that I have three fine poets wanting to "keep" a poem that came from my staring at that blank page last evening! Life certainly has its surprises and little miracles! Peace & Love, Linda |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
"If I opened self to Spirit, My vision then would clear, My writing would reflect that Light, And all would see ~ and hear!" I see very clearly that you have written a wonderful poem! Jeff |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Very nice, But With the soul of a poet Doesn’t guarantee love and life, With care and sensitivity, Sometimes you find no love No caring and no sensitivity Just the cold stark reality Which can also be the soul Of the poet Gloom |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Smiling on you... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jeff ~ --"angel" curtsying with smile upon cherubic face! Thank you! Peace & Light, Earth Angel |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Linda, Your writing always reflects "that Light"... You shine! Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Professor ~ I couldn't agree with you more! --and you, dear POET, are a perfect example of that--yes indeed you are! Poetry comes from sadness, joy, the Light, the Dark,-- from a whole gamut of life experiences. I appreciated your thoughtful reply and for giving me the opportunity to voice that I most definitely do not believe that poetry only comes from the pollyanna side of life! Peace & Love, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine ~ With you shining down upon me, this looks like it is going to be a glorious day! Peace, Light & Love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pat ~ If I shine, it is because I am reflecting the Light of Pip's shining poets! Peace, Light & Love, Linda |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Linda, If I opened self to Spirit, My vision then would clear, My writing would reflect that Light, And all would see ~ and hear! I know no other person more open to the Spirit or the Light than you. Trust me, you see and hear just fine. And you write like an angel. Hugs oh, mystical one ... Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ Your reply was downright soul-touching!--- Mwaaah, on cheek! Merci beaucoups, mon ami! (highschool French for "Thank you very much, my friend!") Peace, Love & Light, Linda Louise |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
i believe your soul IS that of a poet! Rf |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rf ~ You are a real sweetheart for saying such kind words. Mwaaaah! Peace, Love & Light, EA |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Earth Angel - doesn't read like a barren page to me. Actually it reads very well my dear... BC |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Linda, this is lovely, sweet friend, I always try creative approaches in getting poetic inspirations, including getting a bunch of magazines and creating collages and writing from the collage, and going to the art museum! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, I love it, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, BC ! My barren page has borne such sweet fruits! Thank you! Peace, Light & Love, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ You are even creative in the way you go about being creative! You are precious, Dear One! Peace, Light & Love, Linda |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Linda, don't ya just hate that white space sometimes. It seems so vast, and just begging to be filled with wisdom. You did a lovely job of filling it with this earthy write. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of White ~ Oh, yes! That blank white page can appear as insurmountable as K2 or Mount Everest! This is experienced by most writers at one time or another! Warm hugs to you, dear poetess! EA |
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