Who Would Have Guessed? my anniversary Pips poem, dedicated to Ron Carnell

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Midnitesun

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0 posted 2002-05-18 10:43 PM

May 18, 2001...the midnitesun joined the Passions in Poetry forum.

Who would have guessed
my whole life would change?
(No, not my Life Insurance Policy!)
Who would have guessed that
Passions could be so powerful?
For on that fateful day in May,
I ventured within these hallowed cyber halls,
and soon lost myself within
these blessed blue poetic walls.
Poetry has always been a force
to reckon with, a prima facie
of my emotional data base.
After all, I began writing
while in Kindergarten.
Nonsense rhymes.
Twaddle, (as Jaime might say).
Prattle and drool
clever only to a grade school fool.
Who would have guessed
poetry would change my whole life?
How could I have known
that within these pages there would be
an audience of compassionate co-conspirators
who would embrace,
rather than ridicule me?
Actually, I never shared my poetry,
except with a one-hand picked few.
So most people I grew up and worked with,
never even knew
I wrote anything beyond required school reports,
advertising copy and newspaper dribble.
The poetry stayed safely tucked away,
out of sight, maybe out of fright.
For I was always suspicious
of other people’s reactions.
But now I share my poetry,
(such as it is)
and have found many fantastic friends,
and Jaime. (Or did he find me?)
Who would have guessed
LIFE would change
just because of POETRY?
Not me.
Now look what Passions In Poetry
has done for me!

Poet deVine

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1 posted 2002-05-18 10:45 PM

Happy Anniversary!!! I really enjoyed this. It's amazing what finding a home can do isn't it? You've added a lot to PiP in the last year and it's a pleasure to read you! May we all be here to read your 10th Anniversary poem!

Midnitesun

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2 posted 2002-05-18 10:48 PM

Oh, DeVine one, thank you. This place really is a dreamer's dream come true.

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3 posted 2002-05-18 11:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY AT PASSIONS!!
This is a truly wonderful and positive poem Kacy!
And, isn't it amazing how Passions changes people's lives?
Here's to many many more years at Passions.
~Magical Hugs~

Midnitesun

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4 posted 2002-05-18 11:07 PM

Thanks, Nancy! And yes, I'm looking forward to this second year of magic.

THANKS, RON!

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5 posted 2002-05-18 11:08 PM

(big hugggssssss) YAY!!! bOh Kacy, this is delightful, sweet friend, I too love Passions so so much, it has changed me so much too and without this place I would still be depressed and had never found a sense of wonder! (kiss on cheek) This is fabulous, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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6 posted 2002-05-18 11:19 PM

CONGRATULATIONS kACY

I loved the positivity of your poem...and I share so many of those feelings.

I began to write at age 6 on the inside cover of one of my dad's poetry books.
He used to read me the poetry and I thought that if they could write in that book...so could I. My mother recently gave me the book.
Isn't it wonderful how many new friends we have all made at this wonderful website.

Friends with whom we can share our fears and hopes and dreams...and most importantly...our poetry!

Congratulations Kacy....I know that you will be here for another year, at least...and I hope to stick around as long as you do.

~ congratulatory hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Marsha

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7 posted 2002-05-18 11:22 PM

Kacy darling girl this is exquisite writing and you’re an asset to these blue pages, this is utterly utterly wonderful.

Congratulations on your 1st Anniversary

Utterly beautiful writing, do you ever do anything less than beauty, no darling girl you don’t, wonderful This is utterly gorgeous I love it darling heart

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

Midnitesun

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8 posted 2002-05-18 11:29 PM

Noah, I think I know how much this place means to you.

In so many ways it's a shelter from the storms of life.

Lyra, hugs to you, and yes, I intend to keep on posting 'till Ron sends me away. Hehe, hopefully that's not too likely, as long as I stay within the family's guidelines. BTW, it is fantastic that you now have that heirloom poetry book!

Marsha, you are utterly wonderfully sweet! Hope you never do find that trash can full of junk I've written.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (05-18-2002 11:52 PM).]

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9 posted 2002-05-18 11:46 PM

Congradulations! This is a wonderful anniversary poem.

Midnitesun

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10 posted 2002-05-18 11:54 PM

Smart Chick, thanks. And it's good to see your name here.

Magnus

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11 posted 2002-05-19 12:05 PM

Kacy, with an open heart, and an open mind.
There are no limits to what one can learn
and how much one can grow.... Your words
show you as one who will grow...

Happy Anniversary!!

Midnitesun

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12 posted 2002-05-19 01:19 AM

Poetry can have an amazingly powerful effect on people. Thanks Magnus, for your kind reply, and for always being such a good friend.

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13 posted 2002-05-19 01:38 AM

Hey Kacy...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!! How cool is this! I, for one, wouldn't have had near the fun I did...without you. You're a very special lady!

Midnitesun

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14 posted 2002-05-19 01:41 AM

And I, dearest Duncan, would never have been brave enough to continue after the first month or two, were it not for readers like you!

Christopher

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15 posted 2002-05-19 02:10 AM

awesome! don't think anyone's sending you away though.

Dreamer's Welcome Here.

Chris

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16 posted 2002-05-19 02:12 AM

Well Kacy, this site has definitely done something good for you (and I am grinning and winking big time), but you also have done a lot for the site by adding some "spice" once in awhile. You are right about one thing for sure, in this haven of poetry many friendships have formed and a lot of love is shared and we do have Ron to thank for that.
Congratulations on your anniversary.

~* Carpe' Diem *~

Midnitesun

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17 posted 2002-05-19 02:18 AM

Christopher, thanks for the reply! Yes, dreamers abound.

Sharon, hugs and thanks for always being one of the truest of friends I've made at this site. PS, I'm bringing the midnight sun with me in June, as I fly towards BC.

Get ready!

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18 posted 2002-05-19 02:45 AM

We are so blessed you decided to share with us. Your words have touched me over and over again.

Its been awhile since I have been in passions, I guess just dealing with life but it is here I come to do my soul searching and to share whats on my heart and to read whats in others.

Never leave us, for we would truely miss you.

Hugs Fee

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19 posted 2002-05-19 04:36 AM

This is wonderful, Midnitesun! I really like how you phrased "Out of sight, maybe out of fright". True, true! I think for many it is scary to bare emotion this way, whether they write about "love", "jealousy" or a "Kleenex Box". Here we have all emotions, including humor, too (Thanks, Toe!). These 'blue pages' are a haven for many for many reasons. I'm glad you stumbled in here as so many before you and are able to share. I hope to be writing an anniversary poem as sweet as this one a year from now. And for some reason, I'm thinking I should say "congrats" on the Jamie thing, although I've not been along for the ride long enough to really get that one!

Peace to you, and happy anniversary!

~Sydney McLean

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20 posted 2002-05-19 06:11 PM

and who would have guessed what you have done for Passions in Poetry. Happy anniversary.
Kethry

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21 posted 2002-05-19 06:13 PM

No way could a year have passed so quickly, when we have enjoyed so much from your pen...

You sure that wasn't just an Alaskan night?

Midnitesun

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22 posted 2002-05-19 06:30 PM

Thanks to each of you for your wonderful replies. As happy as I was when posting this, I am equally saddened today by the news of Larry C losing his daughter. My bond with the passionate poets here is as strong as any family bonding.

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23 posted 2002-05-19 06:31 PM

A wonderful look at how poetry was born in you and grew here at passions with the sharing. Congratulations on this special anniversary.

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24 posted 2002-05-19 07:14 PM

Careful! Sometimes the blue walls on this place close in on y'.

Congrats, mns.

She said burn ... together.
-TON

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Midnitesun

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25 posted 2002-05-19 07:52 PM

Martie, hugs, and thanks. Heart hugs are always welcome, in both happy and sad moments.

Sir Squirrelsabout, thanks! I'm glad you are here, you somehow help bring a chuckle and smile when darkness looms on the horizon. Thank you, friend. (PS, I have listened to Prince.

)

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26 posted 2002-05-21 12:02 PM

Yo Kacy!

let's get ready for more moments of magic..

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27 posted 2002-05-21 01:26 AM

Yo? Yo Yo Ma is one of my favorite artists!Yes, that's the spirit! Go out and play, aren't finals done for now? Time for you to celebrate?

kaile

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28 posted 2002-05-21 02:30 AM

oh yes, my finals have ended and i am spending all my time here, much to the agony of my mum who insists that i spend way too much time on poetry....

Midnitesun

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29 posted 2002-05-21 02:36 AM

Normally I would say mum knows best, but not this time.

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30 posted 2002-05-21 03:51 AM

This is just a wonderful write and I congratulate you on your time here and may we be blessed with your presence forever. This is truly a classy piece and tribute!

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31 posted 2002-05-21 08:57 AM

Great annivesary poem and congrats for the momentous date. I know that being here has changed my life too, given me a sense of home and a feeling that the world is not all bad. I will be at 2 years in June. Amazing.
I'm glad you have found some magic here, and hope you stay forever.
Sandra

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32 posted 2002-05-21 12:20 PM

Eric, thank you so much for all your kind words. But thanks especially for writing the wonderful things you do, and sharing them here.

Sandra, I consider myself one of the luckiest people I know, because I stumbled into this home of love at a time when my own 'real' home scene nearly fell apart. thanks, dear friend.

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