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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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"I am going to write a poem." I sat at keyboard, poised. Fingers pointed, a ballet-- and suddenly I grew annoyed: Tell me this is not the stuff: "get out there girl, and wag yer ass-- get yerself out of the way and let the poem pass." Poems? They are everywhere-- allow your eyes to see. Take the rhythm of the tongue and turn your thought to speech. Tell me this is not the stuff-- "Girl? Yanno this sh-tuff won't last-- get out the way of me again, and let the poem pass." "I was going to write a poem." I sat bemused at the keyboard. Fingers pointed back at me-- wagging in discord. Rage, girl--rage-- "It's not the stuff--" syllables remain the same. Remove the pen and think again-- the poetry's...enough? |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
serenity, And the name of this game is poetry, enjoyed. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
sigh...sy? They made me lay off the coffee for now too...  but? I figure if I keep drinking whiskey they will give it back to me!   |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
From the comment I made on your "etch-a-sketch" poem, see what I mean? Your poetry is exceptional! Thank you, Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Pat...thanks lovie... you've been a sweetie... mind a smilie hug? oh. well. Tough.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
You lay off the poetry and youre gonna have to cook cajun for a whole lot of people...cuz most of poetry land will be beating down your door demanding rhymes divine  No one has ever shown me how to see the world the way I see it now ... |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, sweet witchey, you are an exceptional writer. See, I've been telling you that!!HeeHee!! Seriously, there's nothing I probably haven't already said to you about your poetry. It's ALWAYS a delight to read whatever you have to say.... Thanks for sharing YOURSELF with us. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Karen, I too think you are a marvelous writer, in fact I think you are one of the most versatile writers on Passions, your words are like cajun cooking, which many say is the best New Age cuisine and a lot of gumbo of emotion always fills them! (big hugggsssss) This is marvelous, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karen, 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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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Tell me this is not the stuff: "get out there girl, and wag yer ass-- get yerself out of the way and let the poem pass." There is more than one way to 'write' poetry, K. Maybe I'll catch the late show. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You feel your poetry and then you splay it before us... IWIHWT... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I want to say a proper thank you, and oddly enough, I can't seem to find the words. But smiling now, you all KNOW I will give it a shot. The kindness, love, and generosity of all of you consistently overwhelms me. (not to mention your infinite patience) I am humbled and grateful. Thank you. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
serenity I can see two, the sensible and irrational...both make me smile.  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Your poetry is so special, Karen... I would love to meet you sometime because I would bet that even your speech was poetic  ~ poetic chipmunk hugsLyra |
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redheart angrybraids Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 410honolulu, hawaii |
arn't they though like chimes only willing whe n the win d blows and then even when you wait so you go craz y enough, i have missed your aching wise words Kindly, |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Karen~ Very Enjoyable. I guess we all struggle with ourselves sometimes...Paul To write your mind and heart This is where your poems must start. Till it's done all else must depart. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Only you could make those raging silences so eloquent. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
great poem, great thread! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
i WISH every poem was as much fun to write as this one. thanks p.s. for tossing this'n up to the top of the pile. Somehow? I needed to remember...touche' love! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Take the rhythm of the tongue and turn your thought to speech Loved these lines, funny how many times spent staring at the screen with weary eyes and fingers hanging over keys that will not cooperate. |
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