Gary Bateman Poet Free verse

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Author's Notes:  "Sending Waves Touching Beautiful Always" is a co-write / co-authored poem by Gary Bateman and Liam McDaid.  Our purpose with this poem is actually quite simple and special.  We wrote this free verse poem in honor of a PoetrySoup friend and colleague, Anne-Lise Andresen, for all of her fine poetry contributions and for her continued professional support and encouragement of other fellow poets in the PoetrySoup family.  We wanted to let Anne-Lise know that all she does in this regard is much appreciated by the both of us, as we are sure it is equally appreciated by many of our fellow poets and colleagues in PoetrySoup who have had the same fun and privilege of professionally associating with her too.  (Gary Bateman and Liam McDaid - November 26, 2014) (Free Verse poetic format)

Categories:  appreciation, courage, dedication, devotion, inspiration, poets, and thank you.

Sending Waves Touching Beautiful Always

She who sends waves touching beautiful warm and gracious words
Draws bright sunshine smiles in our hearts as they sing in her grace
Flowing from the heart her beauty held in her Quill ready to write
Pure diamond sparkling rainbows as a true friend is a friend in deed

The tidal wave raises fine soaked sand from the bottom of the ocean
And the waves curl out pearl white reflecting a most Picture Perfect
Image that is truly splendid and always sublime to behold and cherish
As Nature’s soft wind caresses your aura and inspires your next poem

She who sends these very waves touching beautiful personifies a Muse
So rare, so special—and brings her influence and talents to bear in
Masterfully supporting the efforts of fellow poets and dreamers as they 
“Spill Ink” on blank pages late at night crafting their next poetic masterpiece

The very power and wonder of her good works and positive influence are
Always there magnificently arrayed like pure beams of sunshine touching
And dazzling all in her reach quite profoundly with the magic of her thoughts 
And the quiet courage of her convictions as the simply wonderful poet she is
    
Gary Bateman and Liam McDaid – A Collaborated Poem (Free Verse Poem),
November 26, 2014 

NOTE: Written in Honor of Anne-Lise Andresen for Her Fine Poetry and For 
Her Continued Professional Support and Encouragement of Other Fellow Poets.

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Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther December 21, 2014 at 7:59 PM This is a beautiful COLLABORATION. Gary Bateman December 23, 2014 at 5:12 PM Valerie, Thanks so much for your read and for your comment here. I know that Liam and I put our "Thinking Caps" on for this particular write!! Best Always and Merry Christmas, Gary

Maurice Yvonne December 8, 2014 at 5:45 AM A perfect choice, a stunning collab! A fav. Gary Bateman December 8, 2014 at 8:20 AM Thanks Maurice my friend!! You, of course, know Anne-Lise too!! Thanks for the FAV too!! I will let Liam know. He may chose to comment separately. Best Always, Gary

Okoi Nkanu November 29, 2014 at 4:24 PM Beautiful.............. Gary Bateman November 29, 2014 at 5:04 PM Okoi, Thanks for you read and comment here on our collaborated poem!! Best Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid November 28, 2014 at 9:54 AM Anne lise your such a pure light on here always the beautiful comments truly a pleasure to call you a friend Gary Bateman December 8, 2014 at 8:23 AM Liam, We've got the Leprechaun Choir singing for Anne-Lise in unison!! Mate, you might want to comment on Maurice Yvonne's note to us above. He just commented on this poem today on 8 Dec. Best!! Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen November 28, 2014 at 7:47 AM - "Smile" says Andrea ...... I was so touched that I smile through my tears .... so beautifully written my friends - Needless to say that I love it ..... but, I do! !!! - How could I thank ..... - THANKS - THANKS - THANKS !!!!! - I will remember your words forever - <3 to you both my friends Gary & Liam - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Gary Bateman November 28, 2014 at 9:35 AM Anne-Lise, Liam and I wondered when you would finally notice this poem!! And we are so grateful to you (as always) for your most wonderful comments. (BTW, Liam will respond to your comments later with a separate post comment on this blog.) We are very happy that you liked this poem!! We meant every word in it, and I'm sure the rest of the "PS" family feels the same!! Best!! Gary

Andrea Dietrich November 26, 2014 at 4:56 PM wow, what a very fine tribute this is. Sure to make her smile from ear to ear. I see she has not seen it yet, but I am sure she will be here soon!! Gary Bateman November 26, 2014 at 5:03 PM Andrea, Thanks so much for your read here and your most gracious comments. I know that Anne-Lise was the one who first welcomed me and Liam to PoetrySoup and many others too -- and we both noticed how she's always there (not just with us), but with many of us providing all supporting comments. We felt compelled to say something on her behalf!! Best, Gary

Jan Allison November 26, 2014 at 3:45 PM wow Gary and Liam such a wonderful tribute to Anne Lise - she was one of the first to put out 'the welcome mat' and she deserves a wonderful poem like this to honour her - a 7 from me:-) Hugs jan xxx Gary Bateman November 26, 2014 at 5:08 PM Thanks Jan!! Ditto for me and Liam too with her welcoming us to Poetry Soup. She was the very first person to comment on my "King Vlad" poem on August 9th, which was my first posting to PoetrySoup. We noticed over time how she's such a constant supporting force for many of us and is always there to cheer one on. We thought we should capture our thoughts in this poem!! Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis November 26, 2014 at 3:19 PM Who wlould expect such warmth from the North? Two fine poets and wonderful human beings honoring another majestic poet and equally marvelous person, a lady that deserves our admiration and love for the work she has been doing. Anne-Lise is worth praising for she is truly what you, Gary and Liam, Liam and Gary say she is. I for one, am in full agreement with you gentlemen and congratulate you on your splendid poem for a splendid poet and human being! A seven for purpose and content. Gary Bateman November 26, 2014 at 5:17 PM Demetrios, Wir bedanken uns sehr!! Ihr Kommentar hier ist wirklich wunderbar!! We both feel the same way, of course!! Your most wonderful words only further affirm what we tried to capture in this poem. I even have a poem I'm planning to write that is inspired by a very memorable comment she made on one of my past poems. It's great to have her with all of us -- and you too!! Alles Gute!! Gary

Liam Mcdaid November 26, 2014 at 1:17 PM truly blew me away your pen sure has the leprechaun magic ink always a great pleasure working with you gary thank you kindly bless you pal Gary Bateman November 26, 2014 at 1:23 PM Thanks so much My Irish Mate and Co-Author Liam. I am sure that the "Leprechaun Choir" will sing praises of this poem and dance a nice Irish gig afterward, and then wash it all down with some Irish!! Me too!! Cheers, Gary