Will to Rise (Poem of the Week 5/13/07)
The poet sat abrooding, like a cloud,diminishing the sun and all its minions;as round about her body lay a shroudof what were once bright, heaven-seeking pinions.I saw her sitting there, and with a...
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Dear Rich,I couldn't help but think of the affairs of man like the tides of the sea, each ebb followed by a rise and again. I think Shakespeare mentioned tides too. I'll go review them now.What a...
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Willow,Coffee can do the trick for many sometimes. :)Ron,You know, you're right. Much of what we do, our seemingly rollercoaster ride of emotions, is as natural as the sky changing from sunny...
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Congrats, my friend, on your POTW nomination. It is certainly deserving. EnjoyedYours,DarkClick on pic to see my newest book, "Of Beauty Lost II: how full my heart"or visit me at The Dark Dreamer's Lair
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Congratulations, Rich, on the potw nomination.dan
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Thanks, Dark and Dan! I really appreciate your comments, dear poets.Rich
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Woo Hoo! Rich this is a splendid inspiration.Annette
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To echo Annette 'Woo Hoo'that this is now Poem of the Weekwhich I am so very happy to see!!! SuSanne
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Ah, friend Rich. What an excellent poem for POTW honors. It is intricately woven and flawlessly crafted. Superb write and worthy of any award that is offered. I, like everyone else here, enjoy...
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What a pleasant surprise!Thanks, Annette, Susanne, Dan, and Dark! Terry, your encouragement is incredible - double thanks, my friend.Rich
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A much deserved POTW . Congatulatios, Rich. Your devoted fan,ShelbyMetric feet with rhythmic beatwill keep in step with time,to make an imprint where they stepin lasting strands of rhymeCheck my...
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Rich, I am coming in late on this week's P.O.T.W.; but still I wanted to congratulate you for receiving the P.O.T.W. recognition. Wanda
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Shelby & Wanda,Wow. What a powerful duo! Thanks. Rich
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Hey, friend Rich. I hate to add my two cents worth, once again, but mercy this poet has the makings of a poem that will move the reader and the hearer for decades to come.Fantastic joy, old...
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Dark,This summer I am heeding your advice and putting some of my poems together - not for pecuniary reasons, but for myself and my children and friends of poetry. You know, that would be a nice title...
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Beautiful poetry Rich... new beginnings. Congratulations on this most well deserved POTW award.Regards,Maryse
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Maryse,Yes, new beginnings...they can happen, but we need to be patient and allow time and rest to work their magic... Thanks for your lovely words. Rich
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Dear Rich, I have not been able to be at Flowing Quills much lately but Wanda told me of a poem Ivor wrote and I came to read it. When I saw your poem and read it, I was truly deeply moved. I felt the...
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Sharon,I have learned so much from you about the human heart and the human condition. Your poetry is always heartfelt, working from the inside out. I am so glad this poem touched you, dear poet. Thank...
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