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| Poetry Poems, Haiku & Tanka etc. |
06-14-2005, 10:31 AM
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Prolific Writer
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Galateus
"Galateus
breathes
p..............
...o...........
......e........
.........t......
............r...
..............y.
from a passion of heart
to a continuing journey
wherein the destination
is not placed more highly
than the moments spent,
the sojourns explored,
in writing and sharing poetry."
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06-14-2005, 10:39 AM
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Ink Slinger
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Interesting layout, & I agree with the concept that we learn & get rewarded as much on the journey as when we get to the completion.
It may be me or it may be a little opaque; I had to read it twice to get the meaning, but maybe that's what you wanted.
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06-14-2005, 11:05 AM
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Well, opacity aids a somewhat "unpoetic" more narrative use of language. In fact I can hardly consider this a poem.... more like a random outburst on poetry. I'm pleased though that you got out of it the kernel of the poetic process.... I sometimes feel there is no real destination. Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by journyman161
Interesting layout, & I agree with the concept that we learn & get rewarded as much on the journey as when we get to the completion.
It may be me or it may be a little opaque; I had to read it twice to get the meaning, but maybe that's what you wanted.
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06-14-2005, 04:02 PM
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Ink Slinger
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Almost a Zen like context. The destination is not as important as the journey? BTW who is Galeteus?
I thought he was a character in Pygmalion.
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06-15-2005, 07:33 PM
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Yep, the very one. The correct gender form is Galatea.
It speaks of how we have in our possession the power to create what to us is 'beautiful' and desirable.
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Originally Posted by Psycho6058
Almost a Zen like context. The destination is not as important as the journey? BTW who is Galateus?
I thought he was a character in Pygmalion.
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