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Is It Yours or Is It Mine?
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Is It Yours or Is It Mine? |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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Is It Yours or Is It Mine? A poem written by Suthern, Marsha and Kethry After seeing a sign on Plagiarism at Kent University, Canterbury Campus.  We love each other dearly we’re really close to heart and sometimes when all my words end yours already start We write verses together as poets often do but sometimes when I see your name it gives another clue… to what you might be thinking an insight to your plan. Then I see the words are mine and realise it’s a scam. You says it’s inspiration but when I recognise all the words you’ve written down it opens up my eyes! Each syllable familiar, I’ve seen these words before but are they mine or are they yours? I’m never really sure. When you raid my closet the ownership is known but when we’re talking written word, you claim my thoughts your own I strive to find the right words ones that tell the tale to see them under your name makes me want to wail. My writing’s not a recipe to alter at your ease you only changed the title and called my work your piece You took my perspiration and claimed it as your own accept congratulations and know our friendship’s blown They say that you’re a poet perhaps they’re speaking true but sharing words is one thing, stealing words - a coup. Accept felicitations from foes and friends as well but from this moment onwards I wish you’d rot in hell. © Kethry, Marsha and Suthern Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds but I can face the future with courage brave and bold Footprints In My Heart Kethry [This message has been edited by Sunshine (11-12-2006 08:03 PM).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
There are three to draw to who could write anything and I would read it  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ladies~ All three of you (as well as a host of others) would know how I feel about this piece !!! I applaud you ladies ... what a beautiful trio of poets gathered~ Oh ... shucky darn ... I wish I was there !!!  MarshaLovie, Kethry and SuthernGal ... *HUGLETS* to you all~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - [email protected] |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
But dear ones, if I didn't thieve I wouldn't be me, now would I? You want me to be true to myself, right? Well then. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Bravo! Not only is this a well written and nicely rhymed piece, it touches on a subject that really pushes my buttons. I think there is a special place in Hell for those poem pirates. You three write so well together I'd never guess this didn't come from one pen. Great stuff here. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Dear love, There's no picture but still a good poem worth a bump. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Yeah ... I say  it too~  You girls are having ALL THE FUN !!! I wanna be there !!!!! Love the three-o of you muchly~ *HUGLETS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, Marsha and Kethry, Congrads and well done. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
absolutely astounding!  |
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JesusChristPose Senior Member
since 2005-06-21
Posts 777Pittsburgh, Pa |
~ The 2nd to the last the last stanza makes it crystal clear. Enjoyed! ~ And don't ever think I don't forget our days prior to Piptalk ... yes, I am talking to both Marsha and Kethry. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ladies, I'm sorry that you weren't able to post this sign, so I hoped to help you along. So wonderful to touch base with all of you again! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I certainly thank Karilea for adding the 'inspire' for this piece~ Waste, indeed!! *Huglets ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well done Ladies!! Enjoyed the write and 'seeing' you all again! Heart hugs~Nancy Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Let the plagiaristic pirates beware! The mighty poetess trio is en garde!!! ~ and Hell is a most formidable place! Hopefully any aspiring plagiarist who might be reading this post, will be thwarted from stealing the poetic efforts of others! Good job, Ladies! Linda |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Thank you very muchly Kari, and that sign is drummed into all students at Kent Uni. We were there at the University in Canterbury because we were waiting for Gray, who is a student there. Since we had to wait while he had his meeting and this sign had stuck in our heads, we wrote it together over coffee. Isn't it amazing what we writers find to stir the idea pot? Anyway after writing the poem we went into Canterbury and went into the Cathedral, and everyone it really is incredibly beautiful. We stood on the spot where Thomas Becket was murdered, and therefore became a martyr. Keth took some amazing pictures of the stained glass windows. (I took some too, but they were far from good). Thanks everyone for reading this, and thanks again Kari for putting the poster up as always Mushy x x x x x Ladies, I miss you both so much, come back soon and stay longer next time Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I miss so much by wandering in and out of this place instead of setting my brake and sticking around for a while! Three of my favorites, people and poets, all in one poem -- and I missed it...... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Seems to me that you didn't miss it Ed...and you know what they say better late than never. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Pressie Member
since 2006-11-14
Posts 157Oklahoma |
Suthern, Marsha and Kethry, Wonderfully written! You've got to love that slap in the face ending. Omnia vincit amor TP |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Uh-huh.....but some of the most important people also say, "better never than late".......I'm glad this particular case wasn't one of those! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I can't read this without remembering the fun it was writing with the two of you... Duets have been few and far between for me... I never dreamed I'd be part of a trio... or that the words would come so easily I could barely write them down fast enough! *S* I would say I was sorry I left the two of you with clean-up duties... but you did such a great job I'm not sorry at all! *S* It was truly a privilege, dear friends... thank you so very much!!! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Welcome home dear lady, Though summer was waning and winter came on...didn't we make our own sunshine? Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
even worse when they steal your words then acuse you of stealing theirs~ ya know we have same name and same nickname, hubby gave me the nickname, i cant stand it. My spirit will rise |
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MsSouthernOrchid Member
since 2003-07-12
Posts 192 |
It's so easy for someone to steal your poetry off the internet. I have a tendancy to send myself a copy of every poem I write in snail mail, dated and signed by me and left sealed. Don't know if it actually does any good, but at least it's some attempt to safeguard. Anyway, loved the poem. |
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he11oxNASTY Junior Member
since 2007-02-21
Posts 27 |
Niiice! I'm sorry that you were plagiarized, but look at that! You found inspiration to write another smashing poem. I really enjoyed it. Right on! April-Lyn |
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