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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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I am a man But not just an ordinary man, I am the bringer of Romance and the defender of truth and the weak I wonder why Why in a world where we can send people into space and clone sheep are there still lonely people I hear melodies Not only the melodies of music and sound, but also the melodies of life and of the heart I see the heart And I know the heart, I know its whys and its hows and I know its sorrows. . . and its joys I want to know To know the secrets of life, I want to know destiny and fate, and everything in between I am a man I pretend a lot In my imagination I've been many things, poet, painter, knight, but they can't compare to real life I feel much I feel the power of the universe and the cries of those who hurt, they only yearn for love I touch the sky And the moon and the stars obey my commands, the wind carries my voice and the thunder and lightning sing my love I worry too much I worry about things that I can't control and I let them get to me, but I'm working on it I cry over silly things I cry every time Charlie Brown discovers Christmas, I cried when Jack gave his life for Rose. . . and I cried when my Dad died. . . I am a man I understand some things I understand that nothing is impossible, I understand my place in the world, but I don't understand life I say to you That I have much to say, that I could talk your ear off and still want to listen to you I dream in color The colors of the world, the colors of life, the colors of love, the colors of the universe I try to be better I have a lot to work on, I can be short, abrupt and angry at times, but I'm always improving I hope for us A hope that one day, all of us will be happy and free and that we will all know love I am a man But so much more. . .a catalyst. . . an agent. . . a friend. . . this is me. . . -------------------------------------------------------------------------- < !signature--> That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl [This message has been edited by Sven (edited 04-30-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Sven, so nice to read about you. You are all these things...a romantic visionary! I am glad we've become friends sir!  |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Sven, this is so beautifully done. Thank you for letting me know a bit more about you, and for answering this challenge so wonderfully. Alicat |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You sound like someone I would like to have as a friend. |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Sven This is absolutely beautifully done, and what a wonderful person you must be. ------- You sound very wise, Sven. Great to meet you. netswan |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is truly beautiful, and very deep. I think you did a masterful job at this poem! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I worry about things that I can't control and I let them get to me, but I'm working on it I cry over silly things I cry every time Charlie Brown discovers Christmas, I cried when Jack gave his life for Rose. . . and I cried when my Dad died. . . I am a man I understand some things I understand that nothing is impossible, I understand my place in the world, but I don't understand life I say to you That I have much to say, that I could talk your ear off and still want to listen to you I dream in color The colors of the world, the colors of life, the colors of love, the colors of the universe I try to be better I have a lot to work on, I can be short, abrupt and angry at times, but I'm always improving I hope for us A hope that one day, all of us will be happy and free and that we will all know love ----------------- OH MAN... this is SO PERFECT!! Im smiling from ear to ear after reading this! You out did your self here Sven. I was hoping you would post one of these... you nailed it my friend... I just love a man who'll admit he cries  (the Jack and Rose line was perfect) excellent work here. ~as always, Take Care,JM~ -------------- I know it's been a long road To get these towns behind me and I Will gladly reap what we may sow-- I am there for you ... and you're there for me ... Are you waiting for Heart in hand Woman and man See me where I stand I am Heart Heart in hand ~vertical horizon~ |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Wonderfully written from your heart, and what a romantic heart it is. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
such insight and depth. it's glorious to know oneself isn't it? Kathleen indy31_99@yahoo.com |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Nice to finally formally meet you, Sven... you are a multi-leveled human being with a many faceted spirit and a heckuva talent with words!!! This was fabulous! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven.... You are many things, my friend. This is beautiful writing. Brought a tear to my eye.... Great job!!  Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Sven, this is a wonderful description of yourself... great job. PS- I cried when Charlie Brown discovered Christmas, too. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You are a man of vey many talents Sven...one being romance... You've done wonders with this challenge hun!!!Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Y'know Sven--somehow I knew this of you... Lovely, but how could it not be, being about you? |
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Joannak Member
since 2000-03-11
Posts 121Indiana, USA |
Wonderful, Sven. I enjoyed getting to know you better. Joanna What better way to become immortal than to wake up each day and write? Ray Bradbury |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
What a wonderful and in depth poem Sven! It tells us so much about you! I didnt look at any one else's "I am" poems before writing mine, and have seen a few now and think maybe that I havent fulfilled the challenge as well as some of you, but oh well, all of us are different I guess! I enjoyed reading this Thanks for sharing yourself with us. "Love is the only drug you can take that will convince you each time that you've never had it before." ~author unknown~ |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Thank you for this look into an exquisite soul! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Sven, It is such a privilege to know you, I have enjoyed your poetry and now I know more about you and this just adds so much more beauty to your already wonderful works. This was awesome my friend thank you for sharing, Cerenity |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
WOW!!! Thank you all so much my friends. . . it has truly been a joy to meet all of you through your poems. . . thank you for your responses, and I hope that we will always be friends. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
You are truly a very honest and wonderful human being. Who has talents beyond compare. A very special soul searching poem indeed. Marina |
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