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Your captivating sonnet, a single verse then two, the words I write seem not quite right compared to the ones from you I've often used too many, and consume your point of view, your ability to say so much by using just a few Thank you Mr. Shakespeare for a friend I met today, because of you she's come from many miles away. I frolic in your descriptions of each and every noun, as each verse bursts and like a poor beggar, quenches my thirst I thank Mr. Poe for his stories of woe that deeply stirs my raven soul, coercing the sadness out of the quills, convincing me that time kills, love heals, color spills… I begin to write my single verse, that might turn into two, I savor a rarest gift, the one that came from you. I take a turn, my desire’s to please, but discover as I write the poem, the poetry writes me Karen Anglesey 2002

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Date: 10/22/2013 3:52:00 PM
Dearest Karen, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. As with ALL Great POETS, I must quench my POETIC thrist with the Quill of a Master, How Lucky the future generations are to view the POETESS that POETRY writes.Superb Pen; I bow to YOUR Magnificence. I Thank-YOU so much for YOUR Gracious comment on my recent Post. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Loyal Liege...Harry
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 10/22/2013 4:29:00 PM
Harry, thank you for the gracious words. Hope you are well :)
Date: 10/20/2013 7:27:00 PM
as a teen I was captivated by Shakespeare and poe, the list grew from there...I enjoyed reading this gem of yours tonight...glad you take a turn and write the poem. or let it write you...I always look for new words from your gifted pen....love this one :)
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 10/20/2013 8:59:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Very much appreciate your visits
Date: 10/14/2013 9:55:00 PM
My favorite!
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 10/14/2013 10:18:00 PM
Did you keep a copuy of this one? I have attempted to revise this one so many times !... I think it has to stay as it is :)
Date: 10/12/2013 4:00:00 PM
can't seem to find one of yours to comment to for first time! This was such a gem.
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 10/14/2013 10:17:00 PM
Dear Andrea, thank you very much!
Date: 9/20/2013 9:26:00 PM
this is a beautiful tribute to poets of the past and future. so much emotion and feeling in each line. nice job
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 9/20/2013 9:47:00 PM
Thanks!
Date: 8/15/2013 2:17:00 PM
Amazing poem, Karen! I really enjoyed reading this one! My favorite poet is Edgar Allan Poe, as well. You might enjoy my poems titled "Nevermore" and "Heaven For A Poet". Also, thank you for the great comments on my poem "I Am En-Titled To Love". I really appreciate it!
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 8/15/2013 2:28:00 PM
Kelly, thank you for the insightful comment. Very much appreciated :)
Date: 8/13/2013 2:23:00 PM
Yeah, this is really good, a lot of dexterity here and that last line is a killer -very good!!! MC
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 8/13/2013 6:53:00 PM
Marquise...your thoughts are most appreciated... thank you :)
Date: 7/4/2013 2:58:00 PM
This poem, rightfully, draws many readers. I will second any motion to declare this a classic..... Love ya, girl.... Jake
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 7/4/2013 5:08:00 PM
Jake, I am humbled by your most gracious comments :)
Date: 7/1/2013 8:52:00 PM
I am not sure there remains a poem of yours I have not seen but this one I sure remember.I loved it the fist time too.
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 7/2/2013 5:24:00 PM
Andrea, thank you so much :)
Date: 6/19/2013 3:02:00 PM
that last line is stunning, and I really enjoyed this poem dedicated to the sonnet form. THere is simply nothing like a well written sonnet. It's succinct and yet can be so full of imagery!
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 6/22/2013 11:46:00 AM
Andrea, thank you for the uplifting comments :)
Date: 6/16/2013 8:39:00 PM
I am happy to find this one. I am a super fan of Mr Poe, the raven tops me in so many ways. I love how poetry writes you... wow... I got that line perfectly. I love what poetry means to me and what it does to me. The feelings that pour our and are newly composed. You are right words come together to make and make a poem.. my life painted from black and white. awesome poem.... Linda
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 6/17/2013 3:43:00 PM
Linda, thank you for the insightful comments. I believe we discover amazing connections when we get to know someone by reading their creative work. Such a magnificent blessing . Thanks again!
Date: 6/11/2013 4:17:00 AM
Really love this one Karen, you are really brings so many inspirations for me, you fly me by your words, they are beautiful :D hug, Yanny
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 6/11/2013 7:04:00 AM
Yanny, thank you for the most gracious comments :)
Date: 5/12/2013 4:00:00 PM
Real nice poem here! I had a wonderful few minutes reading it. Thanks for your lovely comments. They are much appreciated!
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/12/2013 6:14:00 PM
Thank you for the visit. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a wonderful Sunday
Date: 5/9/2013 2:41:00 PM
Magnificent metaphysics and admiration for worthy predecessors Karen - the most wise amongst us discover dynamics ways of making Art out of Life - your life is an ongoing artwork my friend - I am certain that the Spirit of Poetry will dance with you for a long time - J.A.B. %
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/11/2013 12:19:00 PM
Wow, Justin...thank you for the comments. I am humbled and happy that your found appreciation for this poem. Have an awesome poetic jorney :)
Date: 5/7/2013 11:22:00 AM
I enjoyed this great write of yours, the tribute lines were great... I most especially cheriched your last stanza... Well done Karen~A.O
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/11/2013 12:18:00 PM
Thank you for the generous critique. I appereciate your time and comments!
Date: 5/4/2013 11:35:00 PM
Not a bad write by a long chalk Karen..I enjoyed it immensley.' The last line really pulls the piece together.! And is the reason i give you a seven here." Joe..)
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/5/2013 9:47:00 AM
Joe,l thank you for the comments!
Date: 4/30/2013 5:27:00 PM
Hi Karen I love the words of Shakespeare and Poe and I like your poem and the final line. I wrote a blog recently that explains how free verse works differently than rhyme in the shaping of poem outcomes. if you want to check it out look in my past blogs for One titled," How form changes content." SuZ
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/4/2013 11:16:00 AM
Suzanne, thank you for the review. I appreciate the comments
Date: 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM
I can really relate to what you're saying here. Sometimes when I write something I honestly wonder where the words came from. One of the saddest things I ever wrote came to me when I was completely content with myself. Love where your mind went with this, also a nice tribute to the classics... Shakespeare and Poe.
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/30/2013 8:27:00 AM
Timothy, thank you. I always wonder where the words come from and how they finish on the page is always a surprise! Thank you for the review
Date: 4/27/2013 1:04:00 PM
Dear Karen, This POEM is so beautiful YOUR Talent Sparkles Brighter than the Stars at night. SOUP MAIL CALL. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Loyal Liege...HG
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/28/2013 5:28:00 PM
Harry, Thank you so much. As usual I am so encouraged by your words
Date: 4/26/2013 3:15:00 PM
Dear Karen, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Magnificent MasterPiece using two of the Great Masters, How does it feel to be in the same Category as Them. Superb Quill. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Loyal Liege...HG
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/27/2013 9:05:00 AM
Harry, you are far more generous with the compliments than I can possibly be worthy of, but thank you for the encouragement.
Date: 4/24/2013 1:19:00 PM
Wow...this is marvelous !! Great write !! Love !!
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/25/2013 5:50:00 PM
Thankyou Debra.
Date: 4/21/2013 6:50:00 PM
See my response to your response below. Good night.
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Date: 4/21/2013 5:05:00 PM
Very unique and creative work that you have penned..The influence of those great poets stirs us on to try to write a great one just like them..Enjoyed reading..Thanks for your presence at my work..Sara
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/21/2013 6:09:00 PM
Thank you very much for the encouraging words. I quench my thirst on the fine work being created on this site.
Date: 4/21/2013 2:20:00 PM
wonderful write Karen..I like that last line....
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/21/2013 3:30:00 PM
Thank you for reviewing. It's the line that made me realize the poetry really does write me (metaphorically)
Date: 4/21/2013 12:19:00 PM
wow love this Karen xx
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/21/2013 12:26:00 PM
Mandy, Thank you for the review. :)
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