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i am a poet
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the original is dated 28 January 1977 --i reworked some in preparing it for posting

I am a poet and so I see With Rhyme-sight free and clear The beauty of life and sea And the terrors lurking there. We stand alone on a darkling shore Futile lamps held against the night We can but hear the breakers roar We dare not loose our light. Cast your lamp into the sea; And follow it with your heart. Learn in the water how things be, Find Light and Life through the dark! I am a poet and so I see With rhyme-sight free and clear, A gift the Poet gave to me For all who have ears to hear.

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Reviewed by Shoma Mittra

Reviewed on February 20, 2003

i love this kind of poetry. wonderful piece.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

john,
this is so craftly spun
and flows so nice.
Peg

Reviewed by Chester Hardy lll

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

Yes John, a excellent write.

Reviewed by Chester Hardy lll

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

this is a beautiful poem john

Reviewed by Jack Roberts

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

You are a poet indeed. Very nice!
Jack

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

WOW!!! awesome picture....Whre is your boogy board...that will look cute with you bio pic in the wave.....lol...i gonna create such a pic and post it with some next write... if thats okay with you
I loved your poem mr poet and heard you load and clear... :)))
Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Josephine Bohen

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

i hear ya
josie

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

You certainly are a poet and a very good one. This one is far better than good!

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

BRAVOOOOO!!!!
Love this one John...

Trixie

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

very nice...uplifting message

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

Very good John...And let your 'muse' help you when you are low. Bill

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