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Poet Visitors In the Night

Poet Visitors in the Night Asleep, I was, under my new forest green velvet and Sherpa throw. With loving stockings to warm my cold, autumnal toes. Then, I felt the sweetest, slightest breeze. As one might feel, caused by the tenderest of angels' wings. Two men by my bed did boldly stand. One, graciouslly helped me up whilst the other cloaked me in my new scarlet housecoat. I was not afraid just sensed I knew these smiling trangers at my hand. We lit some candles, they brought out fragrant jasmine tea. I recognized them from times long gone bye. They were E.E,Cummings and W.H. Auden. I was beside myself with poetic happiness, aye! We sat and consulted till dawn began to break. Both told me how to improve and what steps I must take. Both entreated me to write great poetry. I told each of them, of being a good poet, was not a title worthy of me. They both howled in raocous laughter! Hugged me.....and told me to be true to the poetic greats of history. And I pledged to them and to all of you.... To cease the search for popularity! And primarily be a poet true, to myself and to all of you! With love, Panagiota        November 12, 2019

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Date: 7/14/2020 4:14:00 AM
I enjoyed this one, a poem with a story, you're right we are not here to be part of the gang, Always be true to oneself, there's enough sheep about. Tom
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/14/2020 4:29:00 AM
I am trying Tom. Glad you commented on this oldie but goodie...and yes the year was 2019' not 2018" will have to correct poem. Thank you. See today's courage poem. I mentioned you in a reply to WW)))
Date: 11/13/2019 5:18:00 PM
G'day Panagiota … attempting to mimic others in any field rarely ever works. Originality is what makes us who we are - thank you Panagiota - Lindsay
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Date: 11/13/2019 8:38:00 PM
Right on Lindsay! Agree 100 per cent PR
Date: 11/13/2019 9:38:00 AM
I absolutely love this! You so tickled me! Ooh and ahh!
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/13/2019 10:35:00 AM
You and I both love this. It carries fun a message to me. Would love to meet both! Love, Panagiota. xxxxx
Date: 11/12/2019 6:22:00 PM
In times of Old even today...Called it what you may a Guide, Teacher, Guru...a friend...Helps YOU to be YOU... I have no one but the Spirits I encounter here and in my life...but I wish I had a Master of the Craft beside me too....
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Date: 11/12/2019 6:34:00 PM
There are quite a few at this site. It's a miracle when you have a friend that lets you be Arturo. It's too long a tale but many gurus have been in my life. Without them, I would never have gotten this far. There are plenty of enlightened beings on this planet. Without them..gee! My life would have been a terror. Read the Masters in Poetry.....they may be dead but their words speak to you and fire your spirit and pen. Panagiota xxxx

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