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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
By the Fire... We sat around the fire tonight In the company of people who were more than a little rough around the edges I spoke to you, knowing nothing would come of it, But wanting to try anyway You spoke to me silently, In words never uttered With your music and your voice surrounding me, Touching a part of me that had been sleeping It awoke to the sound of your laugh I don't mean to sound like the people I despise When I write these words down about you I don't know what it is, but I felt it I felt called back into my life and myself There may be no resolution, no happy ending But it doesn't have to be that way I call still believe in your significance In this summer of sorrow and tears Perhaps it was a glimpse of the future you gave Or a hope of a change in path A spark that fed the flame When I had needed so much to be rekindled Perhaps it was the promise of things yet to come Of people to meet, fall in love with Places to go, a person to be Perhaps it was just that I recognized you Because you were a reflection of me It was like It was almost like Almost But then it was not You are only a person, and probably as flawed as I But there was within you a passion And an optimism, a way of living life That I had only dreamed existed but had never Known as true A visitor from another land, another time; Just another passing ship in the night Another person to waltz in and then out of my life, Another fragment of all that has and will make me Into the person I was born to be It was like It was It was almost It was almost perfect. [This message has been edited by Pearls_Of_Wisdom (edited 09-02-2000).] |
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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
A note to all - this is my first time posting, so please be kind! =) Thanks a ton! Pearls |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Pearls; And what a first post it is! This is so enchanting, I was mesmerized form start to finish,and it flows so pefectly.I can only say that I welcome you here and can't wait to read more of your beautiful poems. Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
Wow, ellie, thanks a lot! You're my first groupie! =) He he he... As soon as I get the chance, I'll be sure to read some of your poems, too (assuming you have posted some)! Since you've been on here longer, maybe you could explain something to me. On one of my first visits to the site, I clicked on the "Submit" icon and sent a poem that way. What's the difference between that and posting on the forum? I'm a little confused, so if you could help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks again! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WELCOME Pearls_Of_Wisdom! Thank you for taking part in the challenge! Always glad to see someone new  Lovely poem...I love these lines- Perhaps it was a glimpse of the future you gave Or a hope of a change in path A spark that fed the flame When I had needed so much to be rekindled If you're speaking of the Main Site of Passions, when you submit your work through there, you are submitting it to the Main site. There can be votes on those, but you don't get real time replies like here. When you submit here in the forums, this is interactive. We can all interact immediately in the post. The Main site is part of Passions, but seperate from these forums. You can access the main site from here by clicking the words Passions in Poetry at the left top hand corner. When you click submit here you post your poem for all to see, moments after you hit submit. On the main site, it has to be read over, edited, updated, and then added to the pages. That takes a bit longer. I hope this has answered your question. ?? Please check your email for a special greeting! [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 09-03-2000).] |
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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
Thanks, WhtDove, for the info and the compliments! I think I understand how things work now. And did I read something about not being able to post the same thing in more than one place? i.e. If I wanted to post (on the forum) the poem I submitted to the Passions Page, would I be allowed to do that? This site is so awesome, by the way! |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Welcome Pearl of Wisdom, Your poem captivated me and it was a very moving read. Thanks for sharing and awaiting your next poem. Marcy |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Welcome Pearls of Wisdom- (your screen name is very positive-I like that!) Your poem is very interesting and thought provoking- you ahve given us a lot in your very first post here to meditate on. Thank you for sharing it with us. We look forward to more-we hope you feel right at home here. David WOW- another day of life-and here among friends! Ain't God Grand! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Hi again! What you submit on the main site is seperate from here. If you've posted a poem to the Main Site, you may post it here in the appropriate forum. What we mean by not posting two is... We ask that you not post the same poem in like Open and Spiritual. Or the same poem in any two active forums. Once the forum is archived, take note at the very bottom of the index page, the archived forums like Open #1, 2, 3 and etc... Those can recieve replies, but not have any new poems posted. Those are considered Archived, and things from those may be reposted. Please if you have any more questions feel free to email me. You can do so by clicking the yellow envelope here in my reply, or by clicking the link you'll find under the advertisement, title WhtDove. Anything at all I can help you with, please don't hesitate to give me an email! |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Pearls let me begin by saying WELCOME TO PASSIONS!!! I trust you will love it here as we all do. Your poem is beautiful. You captured me right away with the first line....We sat around the fire tonight. I was hooked instantly. I also wanna thank you for your incredible reply to my poem, A Penny For Your Thoughts. I was very honored and deeply touched. I look forward to more of your work. Juls |
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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
Thanks, juliet! And you're very welcome. My family enjoyed "A Penny for Your Thoughts" as well. =) If this website doesn't crash on me - as it seems to be doing since my computer is a piece of crap LOL - I will certainly post more in this forum. Has anyone read my other one, "The Image", in the Critical Analysis section? It didn't really get such a favourable response, but that's okay! To each his own, or something like that! Who needs critics, anyway? =) |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I so glad you found Passions, your poem was fabulous, I really loved it. I really do hope I will see lots more of your poems. |
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