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On Being A Poet -Bobbie's Challenge
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Thought I would give it a shot.
It is not the rain that stirs me But the tears in life that fall By the shameful acts of mankind Tortured souls for mercy call ...continued... Copyright © 2009 Ed J

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Reviews of "On Being A Poet -Bobbie's Challenge"

Reviewed by Beryl McMullen

Reviewed on May 19, 2009

Ed You express beautifully the truth in Wordsworth's Dictum 'The wish is father of the though. . . ,

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on May 5, 2009

Beautiful! Your poem has a wonderful flow. I am a great fan of lyrical poetry and yours fits the bill nicely. Really enjoyed it.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on April 26, 2009

Oh my ,Excellent writing sweet man...enjoyed as always..keep smiling..Hugsss

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Reviewed on April 25, 2009

As always, this is an excellent poem from you.

Cynthia

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on April 13, 2009

Ed you have truly captured the essence of the poet. A stunning write and much enjoyed.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on April 11, 2009

wonderful! What a great resonse to the challenge!

Reviewed by Linda Law

Reviewed on April 11, 2009

What a lovely way to express your poetic talent Ed... I'm certain your work has met the Poets challenge... :-)) hugs, lindalaw

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on April 11, 2009

And a damn good one, Ed. Great response to Bobbie's Challenge.
-gene.

Reviewed by Darrell and Kathy Adams

Reviewed on April 11, 2009

I like this! Be well, Kathy

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on April 11, 2009

What everyone else said, as well I think you have done quite well expressing yourself, your poetry and the fact that you ARE most assuredly a poet...Find peace in words, Ed & Rufuz [w00f]

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on April 11, 2009

Marvellous, and I just melted into the meter of this...TY
Ch'erie

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on April 11, 2009

Not only touches the heart...but the soul. Simply beautiful.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on April 11, 2009

Ed, A sincere and heart touching poem about your response to Bobbi's challenge. Nicely written and composed, from a well seasoned writer.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

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