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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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Wrote this a week or two ago, when it looked as if one of our best might be leaving us, but before I posted it the rumor proved to be false. What the heck, I'll post it anyway and be glad she’s still around..... The Questions After BluesSerenade What good's a morning if the sun blinks on, a square of cool fluorescent bulbs in the sky, and if the sky, a decent blue, might be painted green at any moment? And the use of friends who like mannequins are never false, but simply aren't who they are? The point, please, of daring to dream any dream from the approved list? Can there be no room for the genuine? Must variety fade to drivel like spit bubbles on an idiot's lip? Will there be just nougat center and no chocolate on this bar? And, if all the worthy should depart, the street of us left bare and sterile, what good? What good without them? |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Well said! May the bonds of love and friendship on Pips continue ... may no one feel like leaving. Love to you and Blue Serenade. Margherita |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
uh-uh...no way...she ain't goin' nowhere, not if I got anything to do with it! wonderful write! thanks! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Enjoyed reading this, and glad that you posted it. Also glad to know Blues Serenade is staying here at home!! It seems we all leave the table for a break now and then, but it's not long before there we are, pulling up a chair and making ourselves at home, which Passions is. Great write!! Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ed, A sensitive, loving poet, you are. Sweet, thoughtful endeavor to honor a terrific poetess.. Hope she frames it. Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ratleader Good write, enjoyed the read. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well said...and I too am so glad our Lori is staying! It's a sad thought when we think we may be losing one of our best. Good write! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gosh, I love this poetic family! This lovely poem and the kindness and thoughtfulness of the man who wrote it--namely YOU!--is a reflection of the caring nature of so many of the Pipsters. And the outpouring of love for our much-loved and respected family member--namely Lori!--fills me with a warm, fuzzy feeling. Ain't love and friendship grand! Great, big, passionate hugs to all of you wonderful people in Pipdom! EA |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...I didn't know Lori was thinking of leaving, but so glad to hear she's not. Thanks for your caring ways, my friend, shown in this poem.  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
When I read this one of hers it sort-of froze me -- I'd just gotten onto the quality and depth of her writing, and from this it looked like there wouldn't be any more..... /pip/Forum79/HTML/000126.html My first response was "$&%#@&!!" and the second was this bit of writing... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Indeed. I have been out of touch for a little bit, solving some things of my own. You have said this well, and in tribute to this very special jewel that graces these blue pages, it would not be the same without her here. Thank you. ThisDiamond |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Ratleader - I'm glad it was only a rumor also, what would we do without those eyes staring at us... BC |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh dear, now you've got me in tears. Truly, I am humbled and grateful for this special gift that you've presented just for me, really?? No words can express this feeling that's come over me. I thank you most sincerely for caring enough, it means more than you'll ever know, not to mention that I am just a little embarrassed. In the future I shall keep my emotions in check, and maybe I'll grow up one of these days. And yes, I'm gonna frame it, after all the replies are in! ha!!! Thank you all so much for making a difference in my life, and to you Ed for thinking enough of me. Now then, I best get a hold of myself! Hugs from my heart~ |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Stylish write sir, I enjoyed it very much thank you for posting. Regards, Olias. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ahh, very well said. It just wouldn't be the same without our Bluesygirl. Enjoyed this to-day. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ed: this is a beautiful write to a beautiful person quite amazing and you see? She didnt go anyhwere thank God Who would sing to me? xxoo |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Excellent write!! I remember, not that long ago, how important words meant ..... these are important words well shared. A shame anyone who has found their way here feels unheard. Always glad to see your smile, Lori ... and your thoughts Ed. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Over the past several years, I've watched a lot of treasured members slip away... I don't know if some ever realize that their absence makes a difference. This is a beautiful, compassionate write... I'm just so very glad our Blues Lady stuck around to read it. *S* |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
I can speak from experience...even when one leave PIP they cannot help but return for they are drawn by the love that flows so strongly through the pens of all who are here...VERY WELL PUT....I LOVE IT!!! |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Well, all the replies aren't in quite yet. Looks as though Bluesy will have to wait awhile longer to get this framed. A great write for a great person. Shoulda thought of it myself, but it woulda been so thick in metaphor that people would think I was writing my usual gobbledeegook. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I'm still floored and laid out on the board!! I shouldn't be bumping this us~ It's tacky, tacky~ But you gotta know, you really made my day! Dang, you just had to go and post the link didn't you? *cringe* I can't even say this right, so I'll just say thanks again.... everyone!! As for you Mr. Ratleader, I'm really glad you came along, you're a good man, and I thank you most of all! It's the little things that make a difference! And this was HUGE~ and so nice of you. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ed, this poem for our sweet Lori shows just what a sweet and compassionate person you really are. I feel the way Lori said, I'm really glad you came here too. And, I really love you both...  Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (04-25-2003 02:47 AM).] |
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