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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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The height of a man Is not a measure Of metric units Or feet and inches Scales do not display True greatness Breadth of shoulder Does not reflect Capacity of heart Or explain how arms fit Around another’s need To absorb the hurt And dispense healing No growth chart signifies Depth of sensitivity, Calculates the caring In eyes that brim With understanding Or fathoms amount of tender In softest caress In a world that thrums with Chest-thumps of pretenders That climb on footstools To increase altitude And equate volume with power A quiet giant of goodness Might think he’s unnoticed, Not treasured But even seated you tower Above all other men |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Nice and sincere work! A science professor once told me that "If it cannot be measured one has no right to say it exists". I than askd him How much do you love your wife? Such a meter has not yet been invented by we humans. adagio |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern, And so it is with a good women. Excellent dear.  |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Nice words Dave |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful! I feel the same way sometimes about a certain man...but only sometimes. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ Oh my gosh ... I, too, have known such a gentle giant~ I LOVE this ... where were you years ago when I couldn't think of a word to pen the EXACT of him ? Spot on, poetess ... and it doesn't surprise me~ You are wonderful~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern...This is so right on! A wonderful person does not need to be measured by those that love him or her, nor can they be. I wish I had written this! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Beautiful and yes i wish i had written this too. M  "we all have wings, but some of us don't know why" |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Laura, every man fancies himself so, in his blinder moments.....once in a while one is, but in his blind moments he doesn't believe it....unless he's told...and sometimes not even then. Words like these, make me aspire. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Suthern: This is so YOU. You have it woman! a tender heart,a beautiful mind and the talent to express your thoughts.. Thanks for this. marty |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
There has obviously been some thought put into this...and i like your thoughts..you speak a truth...thank you.. Goldenrose. Justice cannot be for oneside alone, but must be for both. (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
ratleader replied perfectly...I second his response!!! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
In a world that thrums with Chest-thumps of pretenders That climb on footstools To increase altitude And equate volume with power A quiet giant of goodness Might think he’s unnoticed, Not treasured thank goodness for you words, you are a blessing...hugs and thank you |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
suthern, Incredible writing, suthern. Wish I'd written this! I'd love to have my hubby read this... miscellanea |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
No growth chart signifies Depth of sensitivity, Calculates the caring In eyes that brim With understanding Or fathoms amount of tender In softest caress In a world that thrums with Chest-thumps of pretenders That climb on footstools To increase altitude And equate volume with power A quiet giant of goodness Might think he’s unnoticed, Not treasured But even seated you tower Above all other men ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I love the play on weights and measures, a creative, wonderful way to devote your intention of poetic expression and dedication. Heart on sleeve poetry looks lovely on you Ruth-girlie  Now.................... lets get to the really important part of my reply.... DOES HE HAVE A BROTHER?????????????  yayayaya |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
to me...this speaks as loudly about the author as it does about the subject, for respect and admiration come from the heart and it takes talent to put those feelings down so beautifully |
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Aleta Member
since 2005-04-17
Posts 102Louisiana |
There isn't much more that I can add, but to say your talent shines to write of something we can all relate and appreciate with no hidden meanings and developed well. Love the theme, enjoyed the read! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
adagio: That science professor had never loved, had he? *S* Thank you very much! Seymour: You are dear... thank you so much!! Dave: Thank you! PS: If you feel it all the time... grab him and don't let go. LOL Thank you!!! Marge: Thank you so much, sweet lady... even the best words we can find don't do them justice. *S* Martie: What a wonderful compliment... thank you! *S* Dark Angel: And I thank you also... so much! *S* Ratleader: Then we can only keep saying... and hope he hears. *S* Thank you so much, my friend. *S* latearrival: What a wonderful response... thank you so much! *S* Goldenrose: Yes... and still I lack the words to do him justice. *S* Thank you so much! *S* Toerag: Then I will second my thanks. *G* Thank you so much!!! *S* LeeJ: You are the blessing, dear lady... thank you so much! *S* miscellanea: I hope he likes it... thank you so much! *S* JM: ROFL @ important part... especially since you and I both know that being related doesn't mean being as good. *G* Thank you! *S* jellybeans: Oh, my friend... you are so good to me... thank you so much!! Aleta: Thank you so very much... I'm glad you liked! *S* |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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