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garysgirl

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Florida, USA

0 posted 2004-07-11 12:26 PM

~~~*~~~
Some write with an air of classic
with words like thou and thee
Others write with simple words
just saying you and me

Some write their poems in free verse
where words hardly ever rhyme
Others write rhyme so fine
and the rhythms in perfect time

There are some of us who want their words
in form with a count of lines
These poems must have the syllables right
for on paper to look just fine

But most of all please notice
in poetry of every kind
When thoughts are written direct from heart
a human touch written in will find

Now with that human touch in poems
with love and care from the heart
The reader will be in tune with the poem
and feel the words right from the start
~~~*~~~

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

1 posted 2004-07-11 12:29 PM

Yes Ethel....this is very true. You write
from your heart...and in the end, that is
the most important thing.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

2 posted 2004-07-11 12:31 PM

'Tis true! 'Tis true! And that is why every reader receives a heart hug when they read one of your poems from the heart!

Linda

garysgirl

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3 posted 2004-07-11 12:34 PM

Thank you Barry and Linda....
two of my favorite heart writers!!
Hugs,

Ethel

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

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walking the surreal

4 posted 2004-07-11 12:45 PM

Ah Ethel, you echo my sentiments. Poetry is the heart expressing itself, aching to be heard. Poetry is the soul breathing in words.

Hugs to you --

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

passing shadows
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displaced

5 posted 2004-07-11 12:56 PM

yep!

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

6 posted 2004-07-11 01:39 PM

Thanks for reading and replying, Susan and Dixie.
I appreciate ya'll.

Hugs,
Ethel

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

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7 posted 2004-07-12 08:02 AM

When thoughts are written direct from heart
a human touch written in will find
===================================

lovely lovley poetic truths Ethel,
your rhymes are always of that human touch and sincerety.

I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.

~Fluent~
John O'Donohue

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

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Tamarac Fla

8 posted 2004-07-12 08:37 AM

Ethel,
You just gave my heart a thump. LOL
A beautiful write.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

9 posted 2004-07-12 10:27 AM

So very true!!! *S* I like this very much, my friend! *S*

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

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10 posted 2004-07-12 10:34 AM

But most of all please notice
in poetry of every kind
When thoughts are written direct from heart
a human touch written in will find

every heart which writes is a unique composer
this was a touching write with so much clarity and understanding to allow.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

11 posted 2004-07-12 10:39 AM

Yes, from the heart right from the start, that IS poetry.

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

12 posted 2004-07-12 11:08 AM

It's true, you know...
when you get to know the poet
through their words,
their words tend to lift your heart
even more...

just like this one, did mine.

Kellsue
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 210
Waukesha, WI USA

13 posted 2004-07-12 11:28 AM

I love this poem. So often I think maybe I shouldn't post a poem because it's not "good enough" or doesn't flow perfectly...but I just need to remember what you've so beautifully said and as long as it's from the heart, it is worth sharing.

Thank you!!
Kelly

You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving
There is no danger of developing eye-strain from looking on the bright side of things

Enchantress
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Canada eh.