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In the Shadows of Giants (repost by request)
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In the Shadows of Giants (repost by request) |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
*A note of explanation. I have a dear friend who sometimes gives me a challenge phrase to use to write a poem. He gave me "she hid in the shadows of the giants". I thought and thought and suddenly, this poem was written. I dedicate it to all those who think their work is not worthy to be here, for I feel that way myself. Passions has an incredible roster of writers and I am so glad to stand here 'in the shadows of the giants'! This is dedicated to all of you - each member - you are all giants in my eyes. ****** She hid in the shadows of the giants who wrote images with such ease She labored to pen her poetry trying hard to always please Simple phrases, simple rhymes no fancy words did she impart This simple poet could only write from the depth of her simple heart Magnificent words abounding Twenty times ten amassed in this place offerings of such distinction they put tears on her envious face As each poet stepped into the light to proclaim their poem most unique She remained in their shadows holding back, she did not speak. Within this shadow of greatness she shields her weary eyes and feels breath of those who write the words that evoke such sighs Rejoice in the words of the giants Always give them their glory due but leave room for the simple words for they are important too. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
brava... I say "pay it forward" too. I touched the screen for this one. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Your own shadow looms gracefully and poetically on my screen. Thank you for this repost. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree?  Sharon...you hold your own devinely here in this family tree  Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Sharon, this is wonderful, sweet friend, and you, my friend, are a wonderful poetic giant here with a golden heart I add! (kiss on cheek) This is delightful, sweet friend, thank you so so much, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!  May love and light awlays shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Very simply put, PDV... This is a lovely giant of a poem and it doesn't need to hide in anyone's shadow... giant or not...  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sweet Poet deVine, thank you so much for writing this poem and for posting it here. I don't know about the other new ones here, but I know that I certainly feel little amongst you "Great Giants" of talented poets. Every time I see one of my little attempts posted here, it makes me feel very humble. As you said in this poem, I write from my heart, because I could write nothing any other way. Again, I thank you for sharing this. Love To All, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (11-02-2002 02:12 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You speaketh the words many of us thinketh! Well, from your responses, it's official! Your shadow joins those of the giants of which you speak! It is becoming increasingly more difficult for me to see my way around here! hehe Perfect Passions Poem, Poet deVine! EA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
excellent...just a fine piece of work! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
The last poem I read tonight has sure touched my heart. I also feel so "in the shadows" here, and perhaps reading this will give me more confidence and others too. I quit writing so much after feeling like a little sapling in a forest around the "big trees" for a long time and my muse such as it was vanished. Then eventually I got enough confidence back up to even try, so I know this one well. Yada, yada, in short, a good message with the greatest intentions.  A smile costs nothing but makes someone rich. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (11-02-2002 04:33 AM).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
nd let's not forget those who write poems from under a rock - like Toe, or those who post from under the refrigerator - like 'Deer. They need our sympathies, too! heh - nice shot, ol' Long John - it'll take those two scalawags at least a day to work up a comeback |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all for your replies. Sometimes it's good to remember that we are all in the same boat here - no matter the level of quality of our writing, we are all poets who write from our hearts. Keep writing! |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
May I call you giantesse? |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Poet deVine~ To be as good as you are and as humble is a combination of true dedication from the heart...Paul |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
 YOU feel that way? It must be a poetic syndrome. It comes naturally.  A great write.  Kielo According to statistics, a man eats a prune every twenty seconds. I don't know who this fellw is, but I know where to find him. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sharon, I know that I've already replied to this wonderful poem of yours. It touched me and helped me so much, though, that when I just ran across it on these other pages, I decided to bump it back to the top. I think it's really special for someone of your poetic grace to still feel the way you said in your introduction. You are a marvelous writer and you have such humbleness to go along with it. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Lady Poet deVine "Love makes the world go around" |
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angsana Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 77 |
Wow, I love this write as it speaks right to my heart. This is a gigantic treat, thanks Poet deVine! angsana |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you!!! I hope everyone strives to be a gigantic poet! |
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Kaos Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 317between space and time |
Definately Bad(in a good way...) <--- if that makes sense...LoL, anyway i truly loved the poem, it amazes me that all that came from a fairly random phrase, it adds a very unique characteristic to the overall creativity of the poem. I like! thanx for the read... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Brother Sharon if the simple words weren't important too, I would be out of business From one that may never be a "giant" I try to sure learn from them. I really enjoyed this so glad you reposted it. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
There are no simple words - Each and every one is equally as important as the next.. and yours shine among them... Nicely done, PdV... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Sharon you have expressed so well that which I know so many of us have felt...and I believe that each of us writes from our hearts, which makes us all giants so to speak........ I know these words you gift us with so well. I still stand in awe of so many. Very well written and thank you for such a  [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (11-22-2002 10:54 AM).] |
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