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A Poem to the Poets
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A Poem to the Poets |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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There are those who take titles, capture thought-sprawled one-liners and weave them with great care into tapestry so fair; those who spy a falling leaf, follow its down a massif stream; those who write of cloud’s escape in thunderous moments, crying rain; and those inscribers of a truth which haunts the innocence left of youth. There are bards who speak of finer things than e’re to reading I’d n’er believe could be evoked and written thus, Every word quite worth a fuss. And those are poets I admire, creative spirts who touch aspire, penning poems, two a day. Fleeting moments made permanent stay. Fantasy’s fling of finer things wrapped up in illusive gossamer strings. There are other minstrels of a tune, Earth's protectors, painters of Moon. They sing their songs, with smile and boon -- obviously inspired...by song of loon. Fishers of good men, these poets be, shaking the salt right back in the sea, one grain at a time, seasoned, each rhyme. I admit, they inspire me with their bold, brave hearts and honesty. There are penmen of weary, sorrow, regret, penmen of lust, lovers, and sweat, orators of justice, history, wrongs and rhymers of limericks and mother goose songs, jesters and jokers who love to explore, planters of seeds and waterers of more. All of these poets, I truly adore. All of these poets, I find hold one theme – a need to create and continue to dream. * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * [This message has been edited by iliana (11-09-2005 02:07 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A poem to poets by a poet!!! Jo, that was a wonderful read! I thoroughly enjoyed it. PiP has so many fine poets and they share so much with each of us. You captured the essence of poetry ~ and of poets! It is so good to see that you managed some time out of your very busy life, to get back into writing poetry. Might I also add that you are a fine reader and interpreter of poetry by others and you write such thoughtful replies! Hugging you, lily jo for this tribute to your fellow poets ~ and for being such a fine one yourself! Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda, dear kindred spirit, you broaden my smile tonight with that generous post! Thank you! Yes....busy, busy....but felt moved tonight to get something out. Things should slack off a bit for me in about a week for at least 10 days, I hope. Hope all is well with you.  ....jo |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Wow, jo - this is a tremendous write and a wonderful tribute and inspiration to poets. Beautiful words from a beautiful lady! If being busy results in something as uplifting as this then I can only say keep going. I may even renege on my decision to hang up my pen. I'm away for a spell of mother/son love. Take care. Hugs Helen |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Helen.....so glad to hear from you. Now that is quite a nice compliement you've paid...being you are one of the Poets I so admire! Thanks. Enjoy that time with your son. I hope you don't hang up that pen, dear lady!!!!!! .....jo |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
You described the poets emotional tapestry so perfectly Hope |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Hope, thank you so much for the post. You are in there, too, you know. ....jo |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Jo The first four stanzas are like opening rosebuds, beautiful in their, each unique way.. But the last is completly open, a prime example of a poetry flower "All of these poets, I find hold one theme – a need to create and continue to dream." enjoyed ------------ice ><> |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
and Jo, it takes all these wonderful spirits to make a community of glorious readings, opinions, open mindedness, understanding, kindness and love, which eminates from this inspiration you have placed on paper. Enjoyed this immensly! Hugs |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I want to be all of those poets combined, even the sad....I hope I can manage to be one. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
jo - this is one awesome write! I hope you don't mind but ... I'm keepin' it. In my library of course.  hugs to you, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sigh. IWIHWT... truly.  SIL "There's a reason they call God The Creator - he sides with talent." Julia Cameron |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a wonderful, wonderful write!!! *S* A line from "When the Saints Go Marching In" kept running through my head as I read... "Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number!" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 yep....it's magic that's what poetry is to me.... heart and soul thoughts presented creatively |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
And you are all of that and more my dear friend.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh my...this is W O N D E R F U L ! A perfect poem written for poets by a lovely poetess. A keeper indeed dear Jo, you and this piece!!  Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Beautiful!! Now this…. This is poetry! Excellent write iliana. JL  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you for writing this, Jo! Passions really is so full of so much....I think you covered all of it in this wonderful tribute to poets and poetry. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
You are so thoughtful to write such a beautiful poem for the wonderful poets here at pip. That includes you, too, you know. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
RatL & suthern.....you, two....lol! I think you are every bit that and more! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
ALL -- you are everyone of you tremendous inspiration to me. Your comments are much appreciated! Thank you so much for reading. .......jo |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Oh Jo, I am sooooooo blessed to be your friend, as I know every one of us here are, and YOU truly are one great reason at Passions why I continue to write among with other enthusiastic, creative spirited friends here like you, yay! (angel friendship hugs) God Bless You, sweet friend, I love this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 could not have been said better!! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
beautiful! Robert |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
... and continue to dream. Oh yes! How very beautifully written, dear Jo. A generous and inspiring tribute! This deserves another round. Love, Margherita |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
iliana I think we can all relate to this. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful write. Take care..........Sue I am in motion |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
A fine tribute, iliana, to all the poets who still care to dream, wherever they may be... I really liked this. Thank you. CG |
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