»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #30
»
Things Happen For A Reason (My 4000th Post)
| Open Poetry #30 |
|
Things Happen For A Reason (My 4000th Post) |
|
|
Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
|
 Picture by Josephine Wall * * * Dedicated to my father who never got to read any of my poetry but who remains my constant source of inspiration and love. * * * Things happen for a reason This I know to be true Through my words I found my calling And they lead me here to you Through your words of inspiration My pen remains here in my hand As I share my deepest feelings Far and wide across the land Like the warmth of the sun I found comfort in you Words gave my life new meaning A ray of light came shining through I felt my father with me As I wrote every single word I could feel his presence near 'tho his voice could not be heard Through our words we are united 'tho distance keeps us apart But you will always hold a place Right here inside my heart I've been on a wonderful journey And I've found the real me As I am lead by my heart My words enable me to see * * * "The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward and we want to sit in their radius. When we are listened to, it creates us, it makes us unfold and expand" I am in motion |
||
| © Copyright 2003 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved | |||
Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sue, wasn't it just yesterday that this all started at number 1.?? Amazing how the time flies, and also how you have grown poetically. Congratulations are definitely in order for you. |
||
|
Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Barry - you are one of those I speak of and I can't thank you enough for your support. Your words always comfort me, thank you. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
||
|
Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Congratulations Sue on your 4000th Post! I know your Dad is as proud of you as we are! ~Smiles & hugs, Nancy~ In the midst of winter.. |
||
|
scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Congratulations Sue!! Most fitting for your 4,000th post. I believe your Dad reads your poems and smiles proudly. believe in what your heart feels... |
||
|
Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Sue, From one 4000 to another, congrats!! This touched me on so many different levels, deep within my heart! Your father is always with you, watching over you from high above. I wish you much happiness and love for the New Year! Hugs and take care, Amy  "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
||
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Maybe the gift of poetry was the last thing your dad could do for you? Beautiful poem and somehow I think he shares everything you write. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sue...This is a wonderful tribute to your dad's inspiration and to your own gift of poetic expression. Congratulaions! |
||
|
Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
A very beautiful write. The love of a daughter and father is eternal and forever giving....It is more than a beautiful write, love is forever giving and immortal as your words convey more than just letters it is forthgiving and eternal. Thank you for sharing that gift. |
||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I understand the dedication... from all directions ~ yours to him, and his to you ~ and the love will continue to flow. Thank you, Sue |
||
|
Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thank you all for your beautiful words. Many of you have known me from when I started writing nearly three years ago and you have always made me feel a part of this wonderful family we know as PIP. I feel so much love and inspiration here which keeps me coming back. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
||
|
NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Sue ... a magnificent poem for your Dad and I know he 'reads' each one. Perhaps he is the one who gave you the gift to write such beautiful poetry. His final gift to you. I love this picture and it is not one I have seen before! Hugs my friend. 'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.' |
||
|
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely words Sue...congratulations on 4000 posts...James |
||
|
Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Marti & James You have been two of my biggest supporters for which I thank you. I wish you both much love and happiness in the New Year. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
||
|
iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Suetang - this was lovely. Really made me stop a moment this New Year's morn to remember my own Dad -- he would have liked it, too. Congrats on 4000 and if I did not say it before, Happy New Year! |
||
|
ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Sue Love this poem....content and form....It reminds me of Longfellow. Musical poems like this effect me deeply, By banishing the harsh thoughts of my day, or night...makes them silently slip away "And the night shall be filled with music, And the cares, that infest the day, Shall fold their tents, like the Arabs, And as silently steal away." (H.W.Longfellow "The Day Is Done") Thank you, and by the way, see how your rhythm reflects Longfellows? Excellent poetry sue....Happy New Year _______ice ><> |
||
|
Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
iliana It is always so nice to hear from you and thank you for your lovely words. ice I was so humbled to read your heartfelt words and I thank you for taking the time to read them. I wish you both much love and happiness in the New Year. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
