The Mark of a Man

been up long enough.

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from childhood's hour I have not been As others were - I have not seen

As others saw - i could not bring My passions from a common spring

(from Alone - Edgar Allan Poe)

OMG - I think its a beautiful piece - TWM

What a giant step you took today - Congratulations!

MHC

What part of this do you find hard to read aloud to your group ? Many wish they had your gift..                                 I found it to be very deep and insightive..I related to a young child awaiting his first physical reprimand from non other than his Mother/Father and then in a split second she/he had change of heart and puts her/his  arms around him and gives a warm hug....which actually makes more of an incredible impression forever...what child has not experiences that ? many have not..because as adults sometimes we are too quick to react to a negative than a positive thought...awesome poem..I LOVED it...you should be proud you not only chose the words..BUT..painted a picture with them...weedbychoice..kjforce

retired from medical field..living in Florida and living life with HUMOR...as a weed by choice..

Nann to 7 grandchildren

Website dedicated to people who live outside the box and those who do and don't know it ..YET .

The boy in the first stanza was me. The boy in the second stanza was the person I wanted to be. I was writing from memories and wishes.

from childhood's hour I have not been As others were - I have not seen

As others saw - i could not bring My passions from a common spring

(from Alone - Edgar Allan Poe)

thewordmaster

I really enjoyed this work...very heart felt ..this is the best I've read from you in the short time I have been on...wonderful

Theresa

I don't share much any more. I have about 350 selections. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

from childhood's hour I have not been As others were - I have not seen

As others saw - i could not bring My passions from a common spring

(from Alone - Edgar Allan Poe)

Have you given consideration to publishing your works with a self publisher ? No hassle and they are very accomodating....a very simple procedure..Your words of what I have read would be readily acceptable to many and may help people to stop and think about what it is they really want or need...I choose to publish, not for the money but to help my words get to those who have acted or felt different in some way throughout their lifetime..they are not alone...just a thought..

retired from medical field..living in Florida and living life with HUMOR...as a weed by choice..

Nann to 7 grandchildren

Website dedicated to people who live outside the box and those who do and don't know it ..YET .

Lulu.com  anyone?

MHC

Don't know what that is.

from childhood's hour I have not been As others were - I have not seen

As others saw - i could not bring My passions from a common spring

(from Alone - Edgar Allan Poe)

Does your keyboard have those letters on it?

not in that order.

from childhood's hour I have not been As others were - I have not seen

As others saw - i could not bring My passions from a common spring

(from Alone - Edgar Allan Poe)

I like you! You're too funny, MAN!

MHC

hello wordmaster,

The emotions in this are palpable and personal to the reader and the author.

The first few sights in second vision could be a younger sibling watching and hiding.

The final scene is something some of us are not priviledged to experience, but hope for just the same.

Some memories take a long time to come from the filing cabinet in the  storeroom of the mind.

Myra

My inspiration; what if?

Put pen to paper

Write now, not later,

Don't hesitate

Just write it!

G'day kjforce from one weed to another, lovely to return and find a new voice and face.

To be able to voice feelings whether audibly or on 'paper' is a gift. To have it communicate the emotions; thewordmaster does this well; all we can do is be inspired to do the same.

Your suggestion of the printed or digital word is a good one and a perfect way to communicate when the voice is reticent,

Myra Ting

My inspiration; what if?

Put pen to paper

Write now, not later,

Don't hesitate

Just write it!

G'day MHC, so glad you're still around and Lulu is Great. Good to see your suggestion.

I'm mooching around finding all I have missed.

I admire this poem from thewordmaster, too

Myra

My inspiration; what if?

Put pen to paper

Write now, not later,

Don't hesitate

Just write it!