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garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

0 posted 2003-10-19 12:29 PM

Graphic By Signatures For You

I realize I am not a poet
writing like classics of old
But I do write from my heart
Of my love and our feelings I have told

Though I use not words like others
with images for you to see
I write the best I am able
after all, I am only me

I have not taken any courses
to learn to write, I know you can tell
Many times, though, if I could not have written
From my feelings I would have likely fell

For I also write of heartache
in the past I have had my share
So handle my writings tenderly, please
treating them with love and care

There are many others who are like me
who can write only from heart
Thank you all for accepting us
and for letting us of you be a part

We realize we are not perfect
not writing as some others do
But most of us are still learning
maybe some day we can write as well as you

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-19-2003 12:31 PM).]

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2003-10-19 12:32 PM

What IS perfect, anyway? I know we strive to do our best, we share our best, and if it is not up to someone else's standards, all we can do is continue to be open to those higher planes, taking one step at a time.

I will never be perfect. But I'll never stop trying to attain perfection. It's my bruises I receive in life that add color to my perspective.

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

2 posted 2003-10-19 12:39 PM

There are many others who are like me
who can write only from heart
Thank you all for accepting us
and for letting us of you be a part

That works both ways Ethel....Thank you for this.
You are such a dear heart.

Bonnie j
Senior Member

since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

3 posted 2003-10-19 12:48 PM

Your words touch me for I am not a learned writer of poetry. I have been writing 2 years from the heart. My love of reading must be coming to the surface.I never wrote letters, sometimes I would send cards. Call most of the time, but write never.Then all of a sudden the words started to flow, maybe not the way some should think I should, but I do enjoy this new blessing.
Thanks for sharing.
Love Bon-Bon

SharaRose
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2501
Somewhere out there~

4 posted 2003-10-19 12:53 PM

*W*O*W*..Bravo!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for this. These are words that I have said so many times. I've never had any education on how to write, and I feel the same as you do.. like people can tell, but I write from my heart like you. That's why my constructive critique thingy says alot the same as yours. It's from the heart. This is as beautiful as they always are. Your writes are always a treat, and a delight!!! Thank you for always sharing a little bit of yourself with us onlookers of your life, and love, Gary.
Love,
Terri~

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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

5 posted 2003-10-19 01:08 PM

Well....join the crowd of those who are
still learning....and you will be amongst
the company of many.... YOU ARE... and
you belong here... and yes, what is
not perfect when written from the heart??

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2003-10-19 01:09 PM

Karilea, there you go...saying what I have in my heart.

You are good at that, sweet lady. I guess that's one reason that I love to read you so well. I don't know if you know it or not, but you are one of the ones that I study. And do you know one reason? It's because you are always learning and I can learn from you. You are a very good teacher, my friend...and besides, to me your writing is perfect.

Thanks for all your help to me and all the others here. Can you tell that we love you?
Hugs

Ethel

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

7 posted 2003-10-19 01:20 PM

Without YOU where would we be? Your the part of this page that was missing...your the beat in every heart of love, warmth in the rain, strength in times of dispair...your an angel bringing us in from the cold.

Thank you for your everflowing lovely, beautiful words and pictures....they make my day!

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

8 posted 2003-10-19 01:20 PM

Thank you so much, Lori. You are always so sweet with your replies...always sprinkling them with love and tenderness. Thank you, sweet lady!!!!

.
Bon-Bon, I could never tell that you haven't studied poetry and have only been writing for two years. You are a very good writer. I can tell that you love it, so just keep right on writing from your heart. It's working!!!! And, thanks for your sweet and tender-hearted replies.

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I appreciate both of you very much.

With love and hugs

Ethel

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

9 posted 2003-10-19 01:28 PM

SharaRose, thank you so much for your replies and for your poetry. I love the way you tell your stories. I thought that you had probably taken some courses in college or something. I do love the way your poems always have a personal touch to them.

Yes, Terri, you do remind me of myself in your eagerness to learn...like how to do the graphics and stuff. Just be patient, my friend...you'll learn, and when you do, it will be there to stay!!!

Hugs to you, sweet lady
Ethel

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

10 posted 2003-10-19 01:37 PM

Barry, you are so sweet. You already know how in awe and amazement I am of your poetry. Sometimes when I read you, I sit here with my mouth hanging open. I personally think that you were born ages ago as one of the classics and came back for us to enjoy your work.

And, do you know what? It amazes me that the giants of poetry like you and Karilea and so many of the others here are the ones who say you are always learning and are always reaching higher in your work. That's what makes me keep going back and reading all of you sweet people, even when sometimes I have no idea what to reply.

Thanks again, Barry, for being you.

Hugs

Ethel

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garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

11 posted 2003-10-19 01:57 PM

Lee, you are so sweet. You always seem to know
exactly what to say. And, you say it so poetically, too.
Thank you!! I appreciate you, Lady.

Hugs to you,

Ethel

angelblueyes
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

12 posted 2003-10-19 02:01 PM

Yo know what I'm going to say don't you

In my eyes you're one of the GREATS!!!!!!!! You give so much and share so much.You teach me things that I never thought were possible.You're full of such hope,love,joy, and understnading that it's an amazement to see.Lady poetess you touch the hearts and souls of many.Without you I wouldn't have light in my day and I wouldn't see love from another perspective other than my own.

Crystal

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

13 posted 2003-10-19 03:56 PM

Crystal, thank you!!!! I really do appreciate
you and your poetry, as well. Your replies are always
an encouragement to me. I'm glad that you
enjoy reading my stuff. Thank you, again!!

Hugs

Ethel

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

14 posted 2003-10-19 04:52 PM

(smiles) Oh Ethel, I believe no one is perfect and no poet is perfect either! I believe all honest poets are good poets, and only when one is lying or hurtful to another or blasphemous is the poet a bad one! (big hugggsssssss) I too have never taken poetry classes outside of school and am just proud to be able to ave the freedom to express myself, yay, God Bless You, you are a special and loving poet, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

15 posted 2003-10-19 05:33 PM

yes,why not?my friend, always loved your poetry and will be

enjoyed

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dingusjr
Member

since 2003-09-24

Posts 415
Missouri

16 posted 2003-10-19 06:11 PM

When I need some "heart lessons" ...I know who to see.
This Gary person is one lucky fella...............................Larry

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

17 posted 2003-10-19 08:29 PM

when i need a dose of real love, i know where to look, right under "garysgirl" and sometimes, that's just good enough for me, i need look no further.......

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

18 posted 2003-10-19 10:41 PM

Ethel...You are one of the most heart-honest poets I know. I appreciate you!

Kaz
Junior Member

since 2003-10-12

Posts 26

19 posted 2003-10-19 11:58 PM

To be honest I know nothing about 'learnt' poetry. If someone suggests that I'm a poet, I will correct them by saying,"No, I'm a soul writer." I've only been 'soul rhyming'- as I call it. lol - for less than a year. I even tried to stop, but it's addictive.

I really have no inclination to study structured poetry. I just like to read about peoples thoughts and feelings. It doesn't matter what style it is written in.

Kaz

GG
Member Elite

since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

20 posted 2003-10-20 04:56 AM

and thank you for this...
for I too write what I feel.
Its so good to have the compassion of the people here.
And still to learn by the words of the others.

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

21 posted 2003-10-20 11:11 AM

MUWWWAAAHHHSSS and HUGSSSSSSSS POETESS

this is just beautiful!

Lauren~

Will the wind ever remember
the names it has blown in the past
with its crutch, its old age, and its
wisdom it whispers no this won't be the last

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