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Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:09:07 GMT

August is our Month for Sunshine and Summer. Since we are reached all around the world, let’s just say our month for having fun in the sun. For whatever it means to you it brings Summer Mornings.

Most of you know him very well, so let me introduce him as our

Nick Grimshawe

(Adlandpro’s Sunshine Man)

Nick comes to us from Mission, BC, Canada. He has been writing and telling stories from a very young age. Please read bio here and if he is not a friend, please invite:

http://community.adlandpro.com/go/ngrimshawe/default.aspx

We welcome you to come and enjoy our Poet for the Month of August 2008.

(Lizzie doing some serious thinking.)

Nick really has me doing some serious thinking and dreaming. I have loved reading all these poems and hope you will also.

Poet's Comments

Poems are entities: they come directly from the world of the spirit. When I write poetry, a doorway opens and the words flood through. I am very careful not to interfere in the process. A long time ago I tried to “write” poems. Poems were the first form of writing I tried my hand at. But until I can allow that doorway to open and touch that center from which all things flow, my efforts seem rough, and difficult.

When I can be in that presence: then the music flows. I suspect it is the same for all art, but for poetry, there is a special surrender, a giving-up to something more uniquely creative.

I have included a selection of poems; some are fragments, others are complete works.

I do not judge or evaluate a piece, and use the most minor touches of editing. I give them to you now as they were born to me.

Nick

Touching

The after glow has come and gone,

There is just the silence now:

The silence of indrawn breath,

A heart still racing slows.

Skin to skin we touch,

Where warmth reminds of sunlight,

Precious life, and love.

Soar

Soar with the Eagles,

You who are gone,

The sky is for you,

Limitless now,

Time gone, you have forever.

Drift on the thermals,

Joy will take you higher,

Up where the stars shine,

In a darker sky,

Free now,

Space gone, you have forever.

The lights I see at night,

Sparkling before the dawn,

Give measure,

To my tiny bit

Of your wholeness,

Now that you are gone,

You have forever,

And I have you.

This is poetry as metaphor, a metaphor of my own journey on the Great Way.

A Vision

Out of the swirling mist, I saw a dark form hover.
At first I feared, what dark misery came to frighten me.
Then I strained to see the form more clearly.
I saw grey about the edges, perhaps a touch of purple.
Was that a hand or a head?
The mist stirred.
Back I stepped.
Should I flee?
Movement at the edge, blurred but quick.
A flash of silver, a splash of golden haze,
Quicker,
Something huge,
I strained to see.
A man, no men, many men, sun tanned and dressed in robes of fire,
Laughing men, coming straight for me,
And with them a gigantic form, still hidden, grey on grey,
Then another swirl of the mist,
Orange light with a fiery halo blazes behind the form,
A massive leg lifts and steps forward.
A long trunk reaches out for me.
I see gold bangles,
A Green, Indigo and red triangle on the massive forehead,
Large Ivory tusks,
I am lifted up,
The sky is blue above.
I am gently placed on a saddlecloth of flowing hues,
The brown tree trunks first, then the palm splayed leaves,
The sun burns through.
Around me colorfully dress people in rainbow hues,
Bang on drums and cymbals clash.
I laugh too,
The last mist burnt off by the sun, disappears but a whole new world is born.
I am not afraid, but full of joy,
The new day is sprung and full of dancing.
Ahead a river sparkles in the sun,
Children play and splash in shallow pools.
Beyond, the mountains rise up to touch the sky of morning,
I stroke the Elephant softly; he is an old, old friend.
I am happy.
My vision came out from soupy grey to grace me with this
Blissful day.

More to come during this month and we welcome your comments.

LET'S CELEBRATE POETRY!!

Your Poetry Forum Host

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:12:54 GMT

Thank you so much Nick G. for sharing your talents with us.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:22:55 GMT

Hi Sara, Thank you for giving me this forum to show my poems. And you have done such a beautiful job illustrating them for me. Your touch adds a whole new dimension to the words. I know that's not easy to do, and I thank you so much for this. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:11:22 GMT

Thank you, Nick G. for bringing us your poetry to read.

"beautiful job illustrating them for me. Your touch adds a whole new dimension to the words.

I know that's not easy to do, and I thank you so much for this."

Actually, it is easy and I enjoy doing it. I love to use my graphics whenever they fit a mood or situation. I used to paint pictures as background for a poetry company. I loved the challenge!

Look forward to seeing more writings this month!

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:53:17 GMT

Dear Sara !

Nick G. My Brother

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:02:18 GMT

Thank you, Nick Sym, sweet poet for December 2007!!

We love your graphics.

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:26:41 GMT

Hi Nick, Thanks for dropping by and getting a little poetry under your belt. Lovely graphics as usual. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:09:54 GMT

Hi Sara,

thank you for the invitation to share in lifting Nick up as poem of the month.

Nick,

My dear friend, I do admire you so much and I am so glad to have you as a friend.
Your poetry is just beautiful and I congratulate for your work. Just think we can selebrate with you for this wonderful month of August, 2008

Myrna

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:56:45 GMT

Hi Myrna, Thanks for your more than kind words. we can celebrate for the whole sunny month of August and who know what I might be moved to write before the month is out. Thanks for dropping by my friend and treasure. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:16:00 GMT

Dear Myrna, thank you so much for stopping by and posting. I am sure your words have uplifted Nick's spirit.

Have a great day!

Sara

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Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:56:07 GMT

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:31:57 GMT

Thanks Nick, I plan to and the great graphics as always are much appreciated . Nick G
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:11:15 GMT

Lilly

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:55:56 GMT

Hi Sara!!

Wow and thanks. I was totally surprised and awed with thi smont's artist!

Hi Nick!

Congratulations!

I knew you were a man of many talents, but the poems you have here really awed me. I had no idea that you were a practiced and tried and true poet. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. Thanks for sharing them here!

Blessings!

Judy

(PS - check your PM's)

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:54:00 GMT

Hi Judy, Thanks for your words, and the secret message. I have checked my PM's sorry about the late answer. Poetry is a way for me to express all that is bubbling inside. I really need that outlet. And Sara did such a beautiful job of the illustrations and graphics she made me sound good. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:13:42 GMT

Judy, as always thank you for your kind comments. I am sure Nick G. appreciates your liking his poetry.

Have a great weekend,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:53:08 GMT

Hello sara, Great job, this is so amazing and yea and congrats to my special friend Nick, your an amazing Man. Kathy Hamilton/simikathy
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:11:13 GMT

Hi Kathy, Thanks for dropping buy and reading my poems. It's always great to get feedback and appreciation. Poems are tricky things. You put them out there but you never know how they will be received, but in the end they're just proof of the magic working of the universe. Thanks again Kathy, your wonderful. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:54:21 GMT

Thank you much, Kathy.

God bless,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:07:29 GMT

Hello Sara,

Thank you so much for sharing Nicks work with us. He is extremely talented and I very much appreciated reading his works.

Congratulations Nick......Have a wonderful and blessed day....Your work is absolutely great!!!! Thank you for sharing!

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:28:27 GMT

Hi Jo, I am thrilled that you enjoy the poems. I am looking through my archives to see what else I can post here before the month is up. Poetry to be poetry must be shared. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:38:21 GMT

Jo, thank you so much for stopping by and posting. Your support is always appreciated.

I am happy that you like Nick's poetry.

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:09:23 GMT

Dearest Lady From Cedar Hill!!!!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

This month will be much greater with this forum. Beautiful choice!

Dear Nick,

What to tell you?

This my Beautiful Summer Evening I will enjoy reading your poetry, with a great hope to read more. Tomorrow I`ll be back to tell you how I feel at all.

THANK YOU AND THANK YOUR SOURCE OF SO AMAZING VERSES!

Love,

Branka

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:19:53 GMT

Thank you Sara for featuring Nick G as your poet for the month of August. As mentioned it couldn't be a more appropriate month for Nick since he writes his Beautiful Summer Morning Inspirations!

Congratulations Nick! Its wonderful to see you as the Poet of the Month! You are an expressive writer who writes with passion whether its a poem, a simple thought or feeling.

Embrace the moment and enjoy your month as you Walk In Quiet Places!

Sincerely,

Terry

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:33:32 GMT

Hi Terry, Good to hear from you. Today was one of those special days of summer. I could feel the stillness everywhere. I sat on my deck listening, feeling and absorbing. Did a lot of writing too. Thanks for your words coming from a fellow poet they are well appreciated. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:33:36 GMT

Thank you, Terry, for your support and hope you enjoy walking in the quiet places.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:30:36 GMT

Thanks Branka, I appreciate the words coming from someone with your talent. It's my summer evening right now too. Beautiful night breeze carrying the heat and scent of the day. Looking forward to hearing more. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:26:54 GMT

Dear Sara and Nick ,

Just popped in to smell the roses.

What a nice poem Nick!

Still in Wednesday and still in love with poetry,

Your friend Lilly

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:06:44 GMT

Hi Lilly Thanks for dropping back to see "JOY". Glad you enjoy it. I have a couple more to post before next Thursday. Let's see if I can keep my days in order. Best Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:04:53 GMT

Lily, it is always great to have you "pop" in whenever you find time.

Blessings,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:31:54 GMT

Branka, last evening I was trying to post in answer to your post and Adland just closed me down!!

Anyway, thank you so much Dear Lady Poet of July and of Belgrade. We were delighted all month with your poetry and enthusiasm.

I am sure Nick loves all your comments.

Please forgive my 'down' emotion today. Something happened this morning that made me cry and I am struggling to answer each post.

Your support of this forum will never be forgotten, thank you for being a friend.

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:20:52 GMT

Dear Sara,

It`s great to wait for the beginning of the month, to see whom did you choose to host. This forum is so valuable and, even though I am usually very brief, it is an excellent reason to force myself to find a little time to recharge my soul`s energies reading a beautiful verses you bring us.

Thank you Sara and God bless!

Hello Adlandpro`s Sunshine Man!

Sara calls you by name you so very deserve!

Reading your insights and impressions ... I feel as some of my own were noticed here.

Maybe this is a voice of our holographic nature, which enables us to be in touch with all in the same resonance.

Each poem presented here is specially great!

To tell how you are really talented, it`s so tiny way to try to describe you.

Maybe you`d prefer to see you as an attuned channel of one incredible poetic and sensitive reality. Whatever you may prefer, a way I feel your poetry is great and i have enjoyed reading it very, very much.

Thanks for sharing it and to adding your own light in Summer`s mornings and days.

With warm greetings from Belgrade,

Lilly

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:00:09 GMT

Hi Lilly, Thank your for your comments. I do believe that poetry does flow from the same source, so I suppose you could say I'm an attuned channel waiting for the poetry to flow through me. These days it seems I can just close my eyes reach out and find the poetry ready to flow. And I hope you are having a beautiful summer in Belgrade. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:36:26 GMT

Lilly, your support is so very much appreciated. Thank you for all your kind words. Your help will never be forgotten - I believe it is what worked.

(our secret message!!)

Have a wonderful weekend,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:36:58 GMT

Dear Nick,

As I have promised you last night, I am bringing you my impressions now.

First two poems are so deep and touching. Even though they are witnesses of our limitless nature ... with a silent hope for everyone to discover this nature within, they call in a strong emotions. The both of them brought tears in my eyes :) ...

Third one is a delicious for me. Of course, I miss E. words to speak of it ... but one day ... I will miss them not! I promise :) .

I like your style and language very much.

The rest of my impressions I can send you only via a Channel of poetry, because It`s translator is powerful and precise :) .

Oh Nick, just THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Love,

Branka

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:07:33 GMT

Hi Branka, I have to say the first poem carried very deep emotions for the beauty and fragility of life, and how in a touch we can let it the light. The second poem was written to my Mother who passed away in April. So there is lots of emotion there, but in the end my mother was able to choose the time of her passing and not all of us get that opportunity. The third poem is the fun one, but also has a lot of meaning for my life, the adventure I feel I'm on, and the wonderful people on the same path, and how that is all one big celebrations. But of course, the poems says it all better than I could here. Thank you. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:38:59 GMT

Nick G., I love your poetry and hope that you continue to let us enjoy more this month. My Poetry Blog did not work out (see my latest post). Maybe I could ask each one and see if they want to be included and I will post a link to your forum as well.

Sorry, I am quite a bit 'down' today. You need to write me some happy poetry!!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:58:25 GMT

Hi Sara, I will be posting again soon. Hope all is well with you. I read through your posts and can see you need a little sunshine to brighten your day. Close your eye and Hear the Thunder, Each rattle a window to a tear, Every time a tear drop falls Remember one thousand lights are born. Now read what the first letter of each line spells. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:14:53 GMT

Isn`t it amazing Sara: FEATURE OF THIS GREAT POET NICK GRIMSHAWE comes with so deserved award for this forum!

Congratulations!!!!

I am so happy for the both of you. Recognitions of so valuable and precious people just enlarge happiness in this world so starving for happiness.

Thank you Sara and thank you Nick! And thank you World - you never cease to show your hunger for the happiness!

LOVE YOU ALL,

Branka

PS Sara ... I wish to tell you more and more , and for now just THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!

Nick ... I am waiting for next Monday :) ...

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:15:03 GMT

THANK YOU!! Dear friend Branka for all your beautiful words and for stopping by with all the good wishes.

Would love hear more and more from you. Thank you for accepting me as being me. We miss your entertaining ways and words!!

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:47:20 GMT

Hi Sara,

I'm so happy to see our good friend Nick featured here. Thank you for this forum, and Congrats on winning the BFA too this month.

Nick,

As always you have brought us all so much pleasure with your writing.

CONGRATULATIONS on being The Poet of the Month for August; Enjoy all the attention it brings, and look forward to reading more of your work.

Have an awesome day,

Pauline

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:18:56 GMT

Pauline, thank you so much for stopping by. It is a happy thing to have won the BFA for August 2008. Thank you for all you do and the support you give.

Nick writes some beautiful words.

Follow your heart,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:55:54 GMT

Hi Pauline, Thanks for dropping by. You are a wonderful friend and I appreciate your encouragement. I will be posting a new poem tonight. So come on back later. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:16:55 GMT

Hi Branka Sorry I missed the deadline. It's Tuesday. Her is a new poem for all the wonderful readers of this forum. There is Joy. There is joy in the sight, Of sunlight on water, Of golden haze Shimmering in late summer heat, Of lazy days, On River Banks, Watching the water run to the sea, Of languid evenings watching stars come out, One by one in the midnight sky. There is joy in the scent, Of sun drenched air, Of lavender hints, Lingering at the edge of now. Of vanilla tones, On faint breezes, Carrying memories of yesterday. Of rose perfumed twilights bringing down night, One sweet hour at a time. There is joy in the feel, Of sunlight on flesh, Of green gold grass, Waving in the warm breath of love, Of kindled passions On long afternoons, Watching tree shadows lengthen. Of laughter carried on sultry night air, One golden moment after another. By Nick Grimshawe
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:56:27 GMT

Nick,

There`s no deadline :) !

To post so wonderful poem on Tuesday is also so very appreciated :) , even though I have found it on Wednesday :) !

Thanks for this poetic line up of some golden moments . There are no golden moments without joy. What salt is for soil and body, joy is for spirit and mind. But you said it much better than I .

Thank you for knowing joy and for spreading it around.

And be always joyful and a Source of Joy for this world!

Branka

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:03:00 GMT

Hi Branka, Okay I posted on Tuesday, your reading in Wednesday, and I am still in Tuesday, and tomorrow must be Friday and I am jumping down a rabbit hole to visit Alice in Wonderland. Thanks for your comments. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:07:18 GMT

Nick,

Pay attention please, Mirror was sent to you :) ... It`s easier to visit a Wonderland through it .

But this forum already is a Wonderland, thanks for creating it on your way!

Alice Babic :)

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:47:54 GMT

Nick, thank MUCH for sharing that magical poem "There is Joy" with us!!

God bless,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:08:21 GMT

Hi Sara, Thank you again for allowing me to share this forum with everyone for August, my favorite month of the year. I decided this yesterday while I was out walking with Felix. August has all the right mix of things to make it perfect. Maybe I should write a poem. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:07:32 GMT

Nick G., the thanks goes to you friend. It is so fitting for the Sunshine Month and your last poem "Joy" is just so good for all to read. Felix can probably help you write that poem!

Love the Alice in Wonderland and Joy Pie!!

Have a Joyful weekend,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:52:46 GMT

Sara, it is no surprise that you find these monthly sages of our hearts. Thank you for all that you doeth! ~ Joe

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Nick!

I enjoyed the Joy in your realizing that everything has a piece of the Joy pie! Having this joy is being at peace within oneself, yes?

Thanks for sharing a wonderful peace or should I say "piece"! LOL!!!!

Admiringly,

Joe

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:13:10 GMT

Hi Joe, Joe I'm all ready confused with the days and now I can't tell if I am at peace with the pie of joy, or if I want a piece of the pie of joy. Oh dear, what day is it there Branka? Is it Saturday yet? As always, thanks for your comments. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:31:18 GMT

LOL Nick, your response to Joe was written on Thursday and it is also very funny on Friday.

I have learned something about the days a week from Forrest Gump HERE . Hope you will enjoy it!

Love,

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:43:23 GMT

Hi Branka, Glad you liked my response to Joe and I can see how that led you to lead me to HERE. I went HERE and the story was wonderful, so I just had to post over there too. Now I think I have things all sorted out and I will remember there are only 12 seconds in a year. It's just easier that way. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:31:36 GMT

Kiss The Hand Lady Blow!!!!

MIC PO MIC (LOL, that means STEP BY STEP) AND I AM HERE! And after kissing the hand, MAY I SAY HOW AMAZING JOB YOU ALWAYS DO! Thank you very much. If I would ever fall in love with poetry, that would be YOUR GUILT :) .

MANY HUGS FOR YOU SARA AND REGARDS TO YOUR HUBBY!

DEAR NICK,

I WISH YOU COULD SEE ONE MEMBER OF MY FAMILY, LAUGHING AND COULDN`T STOP LAUGHING AFTER YOUR RESPONSE TO JOE.

TO HELP HER TO EASIER DIE FROM LAUGHTER I FOUND BEST SOLUTION FOR YOUR POETICAL DOUBT .

YOU WROTE:

Hi Joe,

Joe I'm all ready confused with the days and now I can't tell if I am at peace with the pie of joy, or if I want a piece of the pie of joy.

Oh dear, what day is it there Branka? Is it Saturday yet?

As always, thanks for your comments.

Nick

AND IF YOU PERMIT, I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST :

"I AM AT PEACE WITH JOE

BUT I WANT A PIECE OF THE PIE OF JOY "

JUST KIDDING, I DON`T HAVE POETIC TALENT, AND JOE HAVE STARTED THIS MY DAY WITH CRAZY LAUGHTER.

Dear Nick, I read your poetry and, now seriously, I like it very much.

Glad to meet you!

Luka

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:18:16 GMT

Luka, thank you much for stopping by and amusing us with your WORDS.

If I would ever fall in love with poetry, that would be YOUR GUILT .

For that one, I would be happy to be guilty!!

Thanks again and for your wonderful mom,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:23:23 GMT

HI Luka, Laughter is good medicine and now you have me laughing and I hope Joe is listening in. Thanks for the serious comments too. I'm having fun! Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:34:25 GMT

Good Morning/Midnight Alice Babic!! You caught me on that one!!

Thank you for adding so much fun to this forum and enjoying Nick's poetry.

Have a joyful weekend,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:03:33 GMT

Joe, dear friend, thank you. They just seem to 'happen' that way and credit is given to Higher authority - they do fit though, don't they??

Looks like you started a Peace/Piece of Joy Pie!! Love it!!

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:32:00 GMT

Hi Nick,

I am so glad I came back to get a piece of JOY pie!! Beautiful poem, my friend. I find Joy in findingso many of my friends gathered at this forum!

I will look forward to the new poems you have to post yet!! You are so talented!!

Blessings!

Judy

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:41:16 GMT

Hi Judy Sure am pleased that you came back to pick up a piece of the Joy Pie (Joe what have you started?). I have a couple more tucked away for another day somewhere across the dateline. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:11:54 GMT

Nick, thank you so much for the CHEER!! Good poem also.

Close your eye and
Hear the Thunder,
Each rattle a window to a tear,
Every time a tear drop falls
Remember one thousand lights are born.

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:19:54 GMT

Hello Sara and Lizzie!!! I finally had a few minutes to come over here and seriously absorb The Sunshine Man's poetry. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poetry.

Hey Sunshine Man!!!!

I sort of knew this would happen because I read your Beautiful Summer Morning Inpirational newsletter and you just have a poetic spirit in all that you do. I sure hope that you find the time to post some more!

Keep soaring!!!

Joe

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:47:04 GMT

Hi Joe, Thanks for your comment's Joe. I will post more poetry hopefully on Monday next. I am digging around in my journal to see what else has yet to see the sunlight. I've been reading your bulletin board and what you do there is truly amazing and a work of art all by itself. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:09:34 GMT

Joe, thank you so much! Glad you came by and caught some of Nick's poetry.

Have a great day!

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:48:34 GMT

Thanks Sara, this is so delightful to see our wonderful Nick G. honored here. He is the best, and so are you. I appreciate all you do to make this vibrant community more special. Stephen

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:50:53 GMT

Hi Stephen, Thank you from both Sara and I. I am enjoying the month here and I still have time to post again. I keep missing my posting deadlines, but I will get back here with a couple of poems I hope. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:25:04 GMT

Good to see you back for a minute Nick. It has been great reading your poetry and the comments.

Stephen, always a delight to have you post and glad you like the forum, thank you.

Forrest, welcome to our forum! It is great to have a Poet from PA. Just sent you a friend's request.

Here is the poem you liked so well:

Soar

Soar with the Eagles,

You who are gone,

The sky is for you,

Limitless now,

Time gone, you have forever.

Drift on the thermals,

Joy will take you higher,

Up where the stars shine,

In a darker sky,

Free now,

Space gone, you have forever.

The lights I see at night,

Sparkling before the dawn,

Give measure,

To my tiny bit

Of your wholeness,

Now that you are gone,

You have forever,

And I have you.

Nick, this one makes me think of Sally now that she has her wings. She also liked to chase the vultures and now I think she flies with them. (Sally was our lab that was killed just before her 2nd birthday.)

Joy to all,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:53:56 GMT

Hi Sara, The poem "Soar" is for all those who are gone. I am sure Sally is having a wonderful time. I hope she finds Blondie and Daisey, they are up there flying around too. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:04:24 GMT

Loved that poem Nick. "Soar" is what nature poetry is all about. That's the way to do it. This kind of stuff is special because it puts us all back in touch with it all and takes us away from our daily grind. It's like coming home after a long time away. Keep it up Nick, everyone needs more of that. Just another poet from Pennsylvania, USA. Forrest.
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:09:35 GMT

Good Morning Sara and Nick and all! Wow, what a wonderful gathering of good friends! I had to stop and see if Nick had any new poems up and to get another piece of "joy pie" and get peace with the joy I find in this forum!!!

Thanks for a lovely beginning to this Tuesday!!!

Blessings and hugs!

Judy

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:31:22 GMT

Welcome Judy, always glad to share some Joy.

...to get another piece of "joy pie" and get peace with the joy I find in this forum...

So here it is again,

There is Joy

There is joy in the sight,
Of sunlight on water,
Of golden haze
Shimmering in late summer heat,
Of lazy days,
On River Banks,
Watching the water run to the sea,
Of languid evenings watching stars come out,
One by one in the midnight sky.

There is joy in the scent,
Of sun drenched air,
Of lavender hints,
Lingering at the edge of now.
Of vanilla tones,
On faint breezes,
Carrying memories of yesterday.
Of rose perfumed twilights bringing down night,
One sweet hour at a time.

There is joy in the feel,
Of sunlight on flesh,
Of green gold grass,
Waving in the warm breath of love,
Of kindled passions
On long afternoons,
Watching tree shadows lengthen.
Of laughter carried on sultry night air,
One golden moment after another.

By Nick Grimshawe

It really is a beautiful poem, Nick. Thank you for sharing it with us and give us a "piece of Joy" pie.

Blessings,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:48:21 GMT

Hello all, I promised I would be back. Here are a few more bits and pieces. Hope you enjoy. MY SOUL I throw my soul into the sea, To be washed by tides that ebb and flow, Around and deep within me, Churned in the swells and troughs of life, To be tossed back to the Sand, At some later time. Spent, But completely Clean and Free. Just a Sentence Light Sparkles on the Dancing Sea Enticing me. A Bannister of Stars Slide down a banister of stars, To be propelled out into the deep, dark, void, And land upon a moonbeam, dancing, laughing, Slide down a stairway of starlight To hop a ride on a fiery, sputtering comet, Throw back you head, fill your lungs with joy. Slide down the solar system, Passed Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars, To the moon then Earth Slide down the sky To a fragrant green jungle And, Rebirth, Again, And a Smile. Nick Grimshawe
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:25:43 GMT

Nick, THANK YOU!! It is hard to decide which one I like best. They are all very good.

"A Bannister of Stars" reminds me of Sara Teasdale's poetry. She has always been a favorite of mine.

Thank you for sharing all of them and surely our readers will enjoy the mystical sense of emotions.

Have a great day!

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:01:34 GMT

Well, Nick, you have a way of blown me away with your words. I always have to go back and read and re-read all the time. I love your poetry.

These are wonderful new additions. Thank you for sharing them.

AAnd, by the way - I doubt Sara would stop you even if we did get to September - I know I would come back!

Hugs and blessings,

Judy

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:32:57 GMT

Hi Judy, You are a true friend and number one supporter. Thank you for your words and that beautiful photo which I believe is from Thomas Kincaid. I have always loved his artwork and it fits so well. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:49:36 GMT

Hi Judy, You must be just ahead of me. I have just posted some more material. I thought I'd better get them in before Sara got to September. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:51:36 GMT

Hi Forrest, Thanks for your wonderful comments. I really appreciate your words. Looking forward to see more of you. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:27:12 GMT

To Nick and Friends,

Now I see why Nick Got the Poet of the month award. You have a very broad imagination and are very good at transferring it to word and pen. Nice! I don't get the chance to write as much poetry as I would like to. Your from a beautiful country. I have been to Canada several times. The fishing is better there than here. Haven't been there in a while. Sara asked me if I had any poetry at the moment to share with her. Reply, nothing new Sara but I do have some poetry I wrote a short while ago on the "Free Ebooks" Page on my website. Some of it is funny and some is about the Spiritual side to Nature. You are all welcome to sample it at your leisure. Some will make you smile and some will bring a tear but no matter the effect the poetry is mine and its FREE to anyone who is gracious enough to share a little time with me. It is part of me as yours is part of you. Hope you all have a wonderful poetic experiance soon. Thank you all for blessing my life with your personal poetry and art. Love those graphics Sara. Talk to you all again very soon. Forrest from Pennsylvania, USA...

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:29:03 GMT

Forrest, here's hoping you will enjoy your Welcome.

Thank you for pointing us to your website, I look forward to reading your poetry.

Pennsylvania is a beautiful State. Just visited there in June and was mystified by the magnificent trees. Don't like the traffic and confusion of the big cities, though. My son is enjoying it very much.

Have a wonderful day!

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:38:38 GMT

Hi Nick,

I don't know if that pic is a real Kincaid or not. I just thought it fit with the staircase, and it is SUCh a pretty picture. I like Kincaid too, but so many of his look alike.

Thank you for your kind words.

You are a wonderful friend!

Judy

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:41:11 GMT

Hi everyone, Just another short one, as summer wanes. Truly Care (c)Nick Grimshawe My heart was meant to Dance, Under the Living Sky, To frolic here, Learn to truly love, and truly care. Hope you enjoy. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:08:45 GMT

Bravo!

A dancing heart!! You do have a wonderful way with words, my friend!

Thank you!

Judy

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:55:51 GMT

Hello all, I have had a lot of fun with all of you who have visited these pages this month. You are a wonderful audience. And Sara, I am deeply in you debt for offering me the use of your forum for the month of August. You are a great hostess and I appreciate all that you have done. Now that August is almost done, I thought I would leave you with this one last poem. I do hope that you enjoy. The Kingdoms of Sand (c) by Nick Grimshawe The sea grass grows in tuffs upon the hillocks of sand, by the water’s edge. The long green spears gritted with sand, eternally bend to the on shore breeze. Eyes cast against the blows of sand, survey the long sweep of the shore line. Then squinting in the sunlight seeks the horizon. Was the sea our Eden from which we were cast out to the shore, And left to grow legs, and arms, and lungs? The surf rolls in with much clashing and clattering and moaning, one soldier wave upon another marching in the eternal tide of life. Hair whips across the face stinging tearing eyes. The gulls’ cries harkened down the alley ways of air, And a seashell washes up to rub against cold toes. White caps dancing at yearning distances, Call out the stories of heartache and woe, of love and joy, all submerged in a wavering world of blue, Which caress the heart in all of it places and calls forth the sanctity of human touch: hand to hand, arm to arm, hip to hip, Sadly knowing you are not One, “But you are” says the whispering sand, Slithering over the hillocks past the sea grass to where you stand. With Love Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:10:51 GMT

Hello Nick,

Congrats to you and your poems are beautiful.

Terra Rocha

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:25:24 GMT

Hi Terra, Glad we are friends now. Thanks for dropping by and for your comment. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:37 GMT

Nick, I had tears when I read this one and please forgive me but I must repost it:

The Kingdoms of Sand

(c) by Nick Grimshawe

The sea grass grows in tuffs upon the hillocks of sand,
by the water’s edge.
The long green spears gritted with sand,
eternally bend to the on shore breeze.

Eyes cast against the blows of sand,
survey the long sweep of the shore line.
Then squinting in the sunlight seeks the horizon.
Was the sea our Eden from which we were cast out to the shore,
And left to grow legs, and arms, and lungs?

The surf rolls in with much clashing and clattering and moaning,
one soldier wave upon another marching in the eternal tide of life.
Hair whips across the face stinging tearing eyes.
The gulls’ cries harkened down the alley ways of air,
And a seashell washes up to rub against cold toes.

White caps dancing at yearning distances,
Call out the stories of heartache and woe, of love and joy,
all submerged in a wavering world of blue,
Which caress the heart in all of it places
and calls forth the sanctity of human touch:
hand to hand, arm to arm, hip to hip,
Sadly knowing you are not One,
“But you are” says the whispering sand,
Slithering over the hillocks past the sea grass to where you stand.

With Love

Nick

WOW! What a wonderful finality for August 2008!! My friend, keep writing, keep posting ANYWHERE! Don't forget to visit Nick's website:

BEAUTIFUL SUMMER MORNING

And, visit his forums here in Adlandpro:

Nick's Forums

We look forward to seeing more of your creative and lovely poetry. Thank you!! For your contributions this month and feel free to come back anytime.

God bless you,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:29:11 GMT

Hi Sara, Thanks again for making me look good, and for your remarks they are really appreciated. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:03:24 GMT

BRAVO NICK!!!!

BRAVO!!!!!

It was also great August for me. I feel as fallen in love with poetry and ... this your poem is just amazing and very deserved for that!

Nick, my mother is not confused with "days in week", SEEMS SHE HAS LOST CALENDER! STILL SHE DIDN`T COME BACK . But when will come, I MAY BET, SHE WOULD BE DELIGHTED WITH THIS POEM!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR POSTING IT!

SARA - I WILL MISS YOU TOO!

Love you all,

Luka

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:30:49 GMT

Hi Luka, Thanks for popping back to read by new poems, and your kind words are wonderful fuel to fire new poems. Nick
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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:55:37 GMT

No, dear Nick, I have not abandoned you!! I loved this poem and wanted to make my own animation but time ran out so instead I found one a 1.2.3 graphics:

Truly Care

(c)Nick Grimshawe

My heart was meant to Dance,
Under the Living Sky,
To frolic here,
Learn to truly love,
and truly care.

What can I say but Beautiful!!

Thank you so much,

Sara

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Re: Poet for the Month - August 2008

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:26:43 GMT

Hi Sara, Thanks for the graphics. It never seems to work for me when I try graphics. Nick
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