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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Rainer sits my shadow holding tender my thoughts In his indescribable poet’s hands. I did not know him at first, Though fortunately a fellow poet Introduced us, and through the introduction, He visits me now, often. I asked his ghost to converse in an easy sort of way, Of what was, and perhaps, what will be. He sat, silently, almost broodingly, His hooded brows over dark eyes, His blood conveying silent thoughts That only my Quill could hear. Then my Quill spilled like tears Rainer’s psyche into my soul Of all that has ever been inside my mind That aches to be released. The knowledge that what lines unleashed Are never enough. And he transmits, that a poet never says, this is adequate, But reaches once again for the unsayable To find a way to verse it just so, And he whispers that a poet Experiments with all feelings, In all writings, in all ways, with every breath. And he conveys that a poet does not, No, never does he, no, not once stop writing, For to do so, would be to give up on light, And feathers. It would be to quit believing In awe-inspirational shadows That speak to poets in the quiet Through their quill to their soul, Or that shadows ~ Believe ~ In the unsayable. [This message has been edited by Sunshine (04-10-2003 11:20 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Good, very good.  |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Beautiful Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
I'll add a vote for a worthy poem. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"That a poet never says, this is adequate, But reaches once again For the unsayable To find a way To verse it just so…" how perfect!  but then...your poetry always is to me |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea, Yup, here's my vote. And hey I love the pic.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
  Yep...my vote  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Never does he, no, not once Stop writing, For to do so, would be to Give up on light, And feathers, It would be To quit believing In awe-inspirational shadows That speak To poets Excellent! and voting. Maree |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You words flow so beautifully in this piece, Karilea. Very much enjoyed this submission, my friend. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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winston Member
since 2002-12-19
Posts 204NW of Eden |
This is a reflective poem Sunshine, but there is one word that seems out of place, and that is, the word 'quill'. It is, admittedly, 'poetic' and also a bit overused. Thanks. It's amazing I won. I was running against peace, prosperity, & incumbency. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Yay! Oh Karilea, Rainer's words ring ever so true just as yours do, dearest friend, I believe we all have a special voice in our souls and that is the glory of poetry, to contribute it to others ears and let our children and their children get to share the legacy you pass onto them! (big hugggssssss) This is lovely, sweet friend, I'm adding my vote too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (02-18-2003 09:31 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thanks, everyone! Winston, I appreciate the comment, and if this poem is selected for submission, I may eliminate one quill. Maybe.  |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'And he transmits, That a poet never says, this is adequate, But reaches once again For the unsayable To find a way To verse it just so…' Excellent choice Kari. |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Rainer surely is a prolific sort... gratefully for us... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful!!! Charisma |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Kari, how fascinating this is. You have made another beauty. Sandra |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
You. Poet. I know it's over. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Yup, yup good choice Sunny one.[This message has been edited by Mysteria (02-18-2003 02:12 PM).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Splendid writing, Karilea, my friend... I would definitely like to read this in print... Regards, Sudhir |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I enjoyed this, Karilea. Wonderfully done. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
One of my favorites of yours I'm voting now! |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
[This message has been edited by SPIRIT (02-18-2003 04:40 PM).] |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Sissie, very gentle smile. Your words spill out like honey, soft and flowing and never ending...very well done indeed |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
The unsayable... pttthh... no such thing. Come on Sunshine... did you really need a ghost to tell you that? You should know very well that words are all-capable when used by those who know how. You're one of those... a poet, that is. And a damn good one at that. Here's my vote for you. Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I am speechless so I am writing, "Ditto, ditto, ditto" to all the above replies you have received! Enjoy a very pleasant evening! Linda |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
a poet pays tribute to another and its poetry in motion. " ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile...voting for you? especially on this one, is like voting for me twice. ? |
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Waterbirdfly Junior Member
since 2003-02-16
Posts 32China |
very good,i like your poems |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do you all understand why I'm smiling? Old friends, and new friends, coming in to read... whether you vote makes no mind just now... the heart is full, that's all I can say... very, very full... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And he whispers That a poet Experiments with all feelings, In all writings, In all ways With every breath… Oh, yes. *S* This is one to love... every line. *S* |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Sunshine you always brighten up these blue pages with your bright and wonderful light!!!! VERY NICE!!!! Bridgette |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
good. ~Every girl has a dream within. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I must have had sand in my eyes, almost missing this beauty. You get one word from me: VOTE hitting the button dear lady LOL Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Sweet indeed. Joyce |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - I have read many of your writings, and they all would make this book... BC |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
And he conveys That a poet does not, no, Never does he, no, not once Stop writing, For to do so, would be to Give up on light, And feathers, It would be To quit believing In awe-inspirational shadows That speak To poets In the quiet Through their quill To their soul... ************* EXACTLY! Wow. I really, really like this one! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Poets may never know the work they do when they stop and hover over others.... Thank you. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I love when you write like this...so many facets to you..I almost can't keep up M |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I quit believing in those shadows -- and they stopped speaking. I started believing again, thanks to PIP, and they're talking again...sometimes shouting at me! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Just a note, my friends. I tend to ramble in my poetry - thus, it makes for long pages. I'll have to listen to those who say "write your own book" so I can ramble to my heart's content... I want to thank you all for reading, and for voting, for this poem. I knew it took time, and energy on your part, to give thought to it, to leave your notes of encouragement, and I deeply appreciate that. No wonder Passions is the place it is, for poets like you.  Karilea - If I whisper, will you listen?...[This message has been edited by Sunshine (04-05-2003 07:03 AM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
WOOO HOOO!!!  I just LOOOOOOOVE when a moth gets her way. ( it dont happen often ya know) BTTT cuz we cant ever have enough  |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I really am behind on my voting tour, glad I caught this one in time. Getting my vote for sure, dear lady. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Absolutely stunning write! One of my favorites of yours! You most surely have my vote!! take care amy "love is like a butterfly-- |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Rainer sounds like a mountain of strength...beautiful writing, SUnshine |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
Karilea,this is so unusual.Believe me,I mean that in a good sense.Your phrasing and subject matter drew me in.Very thought provoking,moving and well written.Enjoyed very much.A "Keeper" for me and you have my vote. Peace On Earth,Geoffrey If a man has not discovered something he is willing to die for,his life is not worth living. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bump!! |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
How on earth did I miss this one, gotta catch up on my reading obviously. Love reading all these great writes. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ah, I see you have given this a slight "make-over", it still reads beautifully Sunshine, as your words always radiate. Don't be too hard on yourself - even Einstein had trouble tying his shoelaces. |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
Sunshine../\..another special poem from your pen; a very unique, captivating style; vote is cast.. ../\..Spiros ------------------calm----- |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump.... "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
What joy it can bring... to read a poem like this! Neeraja |
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