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I Am..(Tagged By Raul, Now I'M Tagging Elaine George).

I’m a young boy A single mother’s son I’m a young beach beaten by a tsunami Sent by an undersea earthquake delivering ripples of death Carrying my mother and hers out to sea Ravaged sands asking the sunset to reveal the secrets of the sunrise I’m a father to a wonderful child A beautiful wife’s husband I’m the love in each rain drop of a gentle rain Nurturing arid hearts with the moisture of my words Watering seeds of the future with hope The catalyst for the magic of spring I’m a teacher A Painter I’m the strike of a snake My fang: a pen’s nib full of black venom Poisoning compressed cellulose pulp; The anti-venom: beautiful words Administered through the ink gracing the surface A student of verse ~ I am a poet ~ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I was tagged by raul to write a poem that ends with "I am a poet" now I'm tagging Elaine George

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Date: 5/6/2013 7:09:00 PM
I just had to drop in and read this poem about Abe...my friend in Oklahoma that I haven't forgotten. I remember when you wrote this long ago...and makes me know how I miss the old Soupers and friendships. I hope you and your family are doing well, Abe...I often think of your Kaleb when I see my grandson growing taller than me soon. I'm sure Kaleb has sprouted too! Hard to believe where the years go. Just wanted to say hello...hope you find time to write now and then. Best wishes, Abe!-Carrie
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Date: 4/13/2010 10:11:00 AM
Though I've certainly not read them all, this is the best of the tag poems I've read in this series. Beautifully expressed and wonderfully poetic. Nicely done!
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Date: 3/23/2010 8:32:00 PM
An awesome tag feature Abe. A gracious read, that I enjoyed reading very much. Looks like this tag went all way around. Even caught me.Lol. Thanks for your gracious comment. Agape, Moses
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Date: 3/23/2010 1:16:00 AM
Giagantic poem,,beautiful..Charma
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Date: 3/22/2010 1:06:00 PM
Wow, Abe, this is marvelous. If there were an award for the best poem delivered from this contest, it should be YOU. (then again, I have not seen all of them and I do recall a few others that were awesome too.) I am gonna fav this one! Luv, andrea
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Date: 3/22/2010 12:33:00 PM
Touched my heart deaeply, dear Abe. You are without a doubt 'A GREAT POET'. Love, Laini
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Date: 3/22/2010 11:46:00 AM
Wow! This is an amazing poem. Wonderful use of imagery. This poems attests to your talent as a writing. Keep up the good writing. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
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Date: 3/22/2010 7:35:00 AM
This is one of the best tags i have read ..I do like the way u describe your self till the end. Thank u 4 your comment..Enjoyed the read....
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Date: 3/22/2010 6:10:00 AM
Outstanding poet writting an outstanding tag poem Abe. Have a wonderful day Abe. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/22/2010 5:46:00 AM
Dear Abe, Sorry for taking so long to respond I have been away from the soup too long. I had only intended to be gone for 2 weeks to complete some home renovations, but fell ill - what I thought was a flu bug tuned out to be Gall stones and I am having my Gall Bladder removed on March 29th. In the meantime, you have inspired me and I will write my poem and post it today. Thank you my friend. Love, Lainie
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Date: 3/22/2010 3:31:00 AM
very fine work!! I like it!
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Date: 3/22/2010 1:33:00 AM
Thank you for your welcome comments today Abe.Rgds Brian
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Date: 3/22/2010 1:13:00 AM
Nice response Abe, the poem is poignant and clever. Loved the descriptions throughout...Raul
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Date: 3/22/2010 12:17:00 AM
I really like where you take us with this write. It seems much more formal than free verse and works very well - most impressive! Well done! Anna-Marie.
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Date: 3/21/2010 11:09:00 PM
This having a musical sound with pleasing tune, that each character is connected reciprocally. A1 on this, Abe. Thanks for your kind words to my Father and Son poem. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 3/21/2010 9:31:00 PM
Oh wow..these I AM poems just get better and better..this tag game has brought out the best of the best....and you are right there among the best, my friend!My favorite part of this poem is the third stanza..what a testimony to your family!!(And to your character).I've missed seeing you,and so glad you came back to see us, Abe!!Thank you for your warm greeting! I often think of Kaleb when I watch my grandson...they have so much in common. Give him a hug for me!! What a great poem! Love, Carrie
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Date: 3/21/2010 7:32:00 PM
Abe, this is the best "tag" I've ever read. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. Brilliant writing! Love, Carolyn
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