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Balladeer

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0 posted 2005-01-29 06:11 PM

In 1845 there did appear
A poem in the New York Evening Mirror
A small beginning for this bit of rhyme
That would be called the greatest of its time.

A bird on pedestal above a door
One single word its only stock and store.
The Raven was its name, as you well know
A gift to us from Edgar Allen Poe.

In 1963 a final trod
Down roads not taken led the way to God.
With no more miles to go before sleep fell
The world bid Robert Frost a fond farewell.

Two giants in the world of poetry
Left milestones on this day in history.

[This message has been edited by Balladeer (01-29-2005 07:00 PM).]

Sunshine

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1 posted 2005-01-29 06:21 PM

Bravo!

I'd ask you to teach me to sonnet
but it's known I've bees in my bonnet...

Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2005-01-29 06:30 PM

Balladeer
Yes they did and thank you for reminding us.

Magnus

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3 posted 2005-01-29 06:33 PM

'Deer old buddy, ya done really good with
this one. Two favorite giants you have
penned of....and such a treat you have given
us.

passing shadows
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4 posted 2005-01-29 06:38 PM

I have missed your writing!

*Alli4000*

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5 posted 2005-01-29 07:58 PM

Nice write!

~Alli~

*AIM = Alli4000* Journal!

serenity blaze
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6 posted 2005-01-29 08:38 PM

smile

You know the most interesting stuff, and how nicely wrapped too.

I miss your stories Mike. *pout*

thank you

Martie

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7 posted 2005-01-29 08:46 PM

Deer...I never would have known if you hadn't written this...now I do...I miss your writing too!!

Nan

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8 posted 2005-01-29 09:34 PM

Quoth this wondrous sonnet - "Nevermore"

My Deerest Buddy - Thank you for this January 29th Sonnet...

The girls and I (Denise, Liz, Titia and I) have a little treat for you as well...

This is, in fact, Poe's real raven. He safely resides for eternity in this encasement at the Philadelphia Public Library.

Excursion compliments of Liz Santos
Library tour compliments of Denise
Photograph compliments of Titia Geertman (see her reflection?)
Photo delivery compliments of yours truly

Now - What can we do about Robert Frost?

...Big SMOOCHES from all of us...

Dark Angel
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9 posted 2005-01-29 09:46 PM

Yeah Mike, we need to read more of you, Bud.

More please?

Maree xx

and i knew in the crystalline knowledge of you
~Buckingham/Nicks

Poet deVine

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10 posted 2005-01-29 09:47 PM

Ah..I didn't know this! Thanks for the trip down memory lane..and for the sonnet.

Susan
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11 posted 2005-01-29 09:51 PM

Interesting historical tidbit - enjoyed

Susan

If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . .

Titia Geertman
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12 posted 2005-01-29 10:15 PM

Your disappearing into thin air and dipriving us from your wonderful tales for a long time is all forgiven dear friend Balladeer, after presenting this beautiful sonnet.

As Nan said, we've seen this Raven in person, well he was not alive, he was dead, but still, he was there, right in front of us. And if you want to see him a bit closer, than click this link http://www.usefilm.com/image/110972.html
(the photo is too big to put in here)

Thanks Deer, you brought back a lot of good memories into this Dutchies head and heart.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Balladeer

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13 posted 2005-01-29 10:59 PM

Nan, I thank you and the ladies for the joint effort in bringing me that wonderful pic - wish I could have been there!

For all of you, I thank you for such warm responses and I feel like it's time to get back to writing...now if I can just convince my muse

Denise

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14 posted 2005-01-29 11:09 PM

Anytime you want a tour, you've got one, 'Deer! This place is full of history, literary and otherwise. I'm sure you would appreciate it.

And thanks for the sonnet! It's about time! I guess your muse is as stubborn as mine.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Nan and Titia. It's been way too long.

And Martie? Maybe next trip east you'll get to Philly too!

Titia Geertman
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15 posted 2005-01-30 09:35 PM

Yes Deer, get back to writing and get that muse of you going, holidays are over.

Take up that pen and write some witty words
Your muse will come around when you start first
We've been like in a desert full of sand
Without your humor we will die of thirst

And when you're done, just press the button hard
Sending words of wit floating on sky's cloud
I know you're filling hearts with joy and such
I'll promise that I will not laugh too loud

It's been too long, Sir Balladeer, sweet friend
Let's hear some laughter in these pages blue
And I am sure that Toe and John will reappear
When they will spot those nagging words from you

A challenge would be very nice I think
So write me a poem about a Yankee 'bink'

Ha ha, bink is a Dutch word and I won't help you finding out what it means.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (01-31-2005 12:17 AM).]

Kit McCallum

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16 posted 2005-01-30 10:22 PM

It's been too long since I've read your rhymes, my 'Deer, and here I am, soothed and satisfied with a Sonnet from you, no less.

Beautifully done ... just loved it Michael. Flowing and brilliant as always. Encore!

Best wishes and big hugs,
/Kit

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17 posted 2005-01-30 10:39 PM

A fine poet honouring two other fine poets! ~ and honouring his readers with an illustrious sonnet!

Warm hug & a warm smile,
Linda

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