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A special memorial to our poets who are gone but not forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten

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Over the years since Kevin started AllPoetry, many remarkable people have passed through its doors. In the greater scheme of things the time we spend here is but a wink of an eye. However, in that very short time there have been people who have touched our hearts and minds with their words, love and fond memories.  
While some of us knew them well and others only in passing we were all truly blessed to have spent a moment in time among their words.

Below are the links to some of the poets who have graced the pages of AllPoetry, leaving their final words for us to ponder. We hope that within these pages you will find something to brighten your day, heal your soul or just make you smile. Come, spend a few moments with some lost but not forgotten friends.


Dee Garner & Pat Williams



Always Near

I knew the day would come
When I’d have to say goodbye
I knew that it would hurt
And I knew that I would cry

But I truly didn’t know
How deep the pain would be
How lost I would feel
Once God set you free

I always knew you would leave
And our time would be too brief
But when that time finally came
I was enveloped in my grief

I look around me now
Waiting for you to appear
But somewhere deep inside
I know you’re always near

By P.M.Williams
© 2006

 

 

Those we love don't go away...

they walk beside us everyday

 

author unknown

 


 

Soulwarrior

 

Vicki Santana
March 12, 2003 

May You Be

Someone to talk too,
Someone to share,
Someone to help you through the bad times,
Someone to care,    

www.allpoetry.com/poem/80980 

 

 

Patric Paterson

December 28, 1954-April 29, 2004

Tell Her

When tender tears, like autumn rains,
Turn sunny skies to grey.
Please tell her that my love remains,
T'will ever be that way.
If fate by fortune find forlorn,
The angel that I know.
And bring her precious heart to mourn,
Tell her I love her so. 


www.allpoetry.com/poem/124238


  
                        
dittysri

Robert Jean Ruff

April 10, 1923 - August 19, 2004   

Missing your smiles

Smiles, as though we shared a secret joke
That only we knew
Smiles across the room, as tho’ we spoke
A loving word or two
Smiles when my actions were pleasing
Wish there’d been more  


www.allpoetry.com/poem/653293  



Del Warren Livingston

 

Del Warren Livingston
August 09, 1944 - September 12, 2005

Two High Coo(Haiku)

on the mountaintop
above treelines and street lights
eagles are hatching

five little hatchlings
the parents make it seven
five reasons two coo 


www.allpoetry.com/poem/1500063

 



  tracyseelynn


 Tracy Lynn Richardson
January 20, 1976 - August 25, 2002

Hand Of A Friend

You understand my heart,
You know me inside and out
You listen to my non-sense
You know what I'm all about
I can not lie to you
I can not keep things hidden
But I know when I make mistakes
I'll always be forgiven


www.allpoetry.com/poem/37778

 



wordlover

 

Stuart van Hoozer

February 3, 2006

Follow Me

Follow me, he said;
But I had just awakened
And there were morning chores to do
And nothing to gain by following --

Yet in the tone of his voice
An unspoken promise.  


www.allpoetry.com/poem/1157026



In Memory of Toni 


Toni Howard
March 11, 1951-July 28, 2002

My Daughters

Daughters are a special gift
the best gift given to me
I have the two most precious girls
that you could ever see 


  www.allpoetry.com/poem/86169

 

 

 

 

 Coffee-agh

 

 

Terry Jackson

Passed away November 2005

 

 

Mountains Crisp 

 

 

Breathe deeply,
Can you taste of the air?
The freshness, the crispness
The sweetness there?

 

http://allpoetry.com/poem/209421

 

 

 

 

MarkusKaiMarellus


Rene' Almadovar Jr. 

May 5, 1984 -June 14, 2006   

My Dream   

  i am the darkness
the silence
the lover
the spirit
the dreamer
but loneliness
is all i see


http://allpoetry.com/poem/1981033

 


 

saffireskye

 

 

Danielle A Scott

March 5, 1992 - August 15, 2006

 

Rain


i love the sweet
pitter patter
rain
falling from the heavens makes
while you're outside alone
dancing
like no one is watching

 

www.allpoetry.com/poem/1807129

 

 

 

Kourtney Ray Butler
March 29, 1989 - April 19, 2006

As You Fall Away

The truth is close.
Distance is near.
Darkness is light.
As you fall away.



 

Molly Densmore

Molly_Densmore

July 18, 1963 - November 4, 2006

Dreams Under The Willow

Under the clouds I’m transported to your close embrace
Hidden from the world caged under the hanging willow
Secluded from anything that may distract me from your side
Branches sway with gracing winds on leaves twirling low.

 

 

 

                    

 Timothy A. Johnson
September 15, 1965-December 28, 2006

I’m reaching from an ocean 

as I hear the thunder of the drums
one upon the other
I am overcome and I hear your silent kiss
and I wait for the petal that will brush across my face 


 
 

 

Cacophony of Chaos

Allison J. Scott

August4, 1989 - January 5, 2007

All that I’ve Got

 

Now that you’re in my life
There’s nothing else
Never am I lonely
Because you’re all that I’ve got
And I can’t let it go

 

www.allpoetry.com/poem/2133873

 

 

 

mjseattle

 

 Mark Jaworski

December 25, 1952 - December 30, 2006

 

North Star

It was like watching a shooting star enter
the atmostphere -- the
flash and streak of
light, the intense heat

http://allpoetry.com/poem/2186438


Dee Anne Blades
July 6, 1947-June 28, 2007

The Way You Are Tonight
Send the call and light the lights
Magic is so strong tonight
Make a place where we can be
Together for eternity




Sharon Gail Adair 
April 24, 1944-June6, 2006

Heaven's Love

Between somewhere where you are
And somewhere where you're going
You will think of me
And know you have been loved

 

http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/798645 

 

 


Victoria Lin Cunningham
April 1, 1959 to December 31, 2007
 
The Candle Dances
in my mind’s eye
I see the flame
the way it dances
the way it flickers
the brilliant orange
and white
colors

 

http://allpoetry.com/poem/4166277

 

 

 

 MyHeartsAnOpenBook

 

Marcus Benjamin Young

February 14, 1990 – January 4, 2008 

 

 

Four Seasons of Love 

 

when the snow melts and the flowers bloom
remember I am being reborn too
it's the time for life to start
this is our new path
we are new people

 

http://allpoetry.com/poem/3779020

 

 

 

Jonathan Wikkins

 

 David Michael Shurtleff

February 21, 1956 - June 18, 2008

 

O'er Hill and Dale

 

 To search our lives over, love escapes us,
For at times mistakes make our minds ponder
Whether love shall truly escape as thus,
Then one day, out of the blue comes wonder…

 

http://allpoetry.com/poem/463972

 

 

 

 

Jordan1985

 

William Jordan Hegwood

July18, 1985 - September 25, 2008

 

Sweet Reflections

 

Now the thoughts of times long passed
Commandeer my weary soul
And the present yields control
To the memories that last

 

http://allpoetry.com/poem/1741855

 

 

 

 

Rustynite 

 

Robert David Stone 

December 8, 1950 - November 13, 2008

 

Dawn Kiss

 

The dawn comes without
break or bright.
It dances on a gentle rain,
tiny sparkles separate it from the night.

http://allpoetry.com/poem/4491641

 

 

 

Lilrochick

 

Heather Dawn Rhoads

July 15, 1989 - December 5, 2008 

 

The Snow

 

I create new footprints,
With every step I make.
No one else has made this route,
This, only I shall take.

http://allpoetry.com/poem/2684947

 

 

 

 

Victory Gin

 

Mandred 'Julien' Moore III 

 March 16, 1977 - December 18, 2008

 

 

Dear Moon

 

Old Soul, our timeless bond has always known
this world is cold -- but we have danced before!
we've lived and died for epochs to atone,
and now we meet again... like ancient lore.

 

http://allpoetry.com/poem/4778029

 

 

 

 

Spero

 

Clifford Lionel Spero

April 8, 1954 - March 15, 2008

 

 

Touch

 

Gentle movement, slowly rising in passions embrace,
Bringing desires unparalleled in other senses,
A feeling left to the privilege, of a single touch.

 

http://allpoetry.com/poem/66328

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evermorelong

 

Andrew Rowley

May 2, 1966 - May 21, 2009

 

something so

 

For the stage is set
the scene its shown
the actors are the playwrights own
this act on life and deaths recourse
this plodding script
with speeches frought
the futile hopes of daydreams kind
the fickle hopes we leave behind

http://allpoetry.com/poem/2146110

 

 

 

 

 

A special thanks to all who take the time to leave a comment and we hope you will also stop by the pages of these wonderful writers.
We'll be adding to this as necessary, and if you know of an allpoetry poet we may have missed, please let us know.

 

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  • poet2angels gold member
    January 6, 2007
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    Beautiful tribute,,,

    I did not have the pleasure of knowing most of the wonderful poets listed, but I did know and love Timothy (Lionslove) and he brought happiness and friendship to myself and may others here at AP, and I thank you for paying tribute to him and the other poets....

    Lynda


  • requiempoet gold member
    January 5, 2007
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    Very touching

    Somedays I forget that people on here are actually people, that can live and die...life is so fragile. Very well written. They're looking down at us and smiling.


  • grannyeri gold member
    January 5, 2007
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    Even thought I did not know some of these writers and poets I think this is a wonderful way to remember their writing abilities and poetry on this site. Kudos to you for putting this together. Great tribute for all of these former AP poets.


  • Maureen silver member
    January 5, 2007
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    Touching Tribute to AP poets who are gone but not forgotten. Thank you for honoring them this way!


  • Viva La Vie Boheme
    January 5, 2007
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    This is brilliant. Thank you so much. I know that it means a lot to many, not only me, to see these dedications to those who have passed on.


  • StarEyes
    January 5, 2007
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    This is a touching tribute to many poets, I am fairly new to the site, and Lionslove was one of the first people I met here, and he touched my life very deeply! It truly is heartbreaking to loose such a wonderful man! Thanks for having a page where we may pay our respects to those that we loved and cherished.

    Nyetta...aka.....Sunshinegirl

  • Thedragonisgone
    December 28, 2006
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    This is absolutely lovely.

    Thanks for doing this page. It is appreciated.


  • Sunshine Always
    December 1, 2006
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    This page of rememberance is such a wonderful tribute to some very special people, who through their writings added a touch of lace to our lives. It's good to remember and smile...Thank you....mal

  • Poet4theSpirit
    November 30, 2006
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    This is beautiful

    Very loving and kind, so sad when people are called away at such young ages.This is a compassionte way of remembering. Thank You both.


  • SurelyWritten
    November 30, 2006
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    What a priceless and heartfelt act of memory... This is oddly inspirational and yet intimidating; To know that so many wonderful poets walked through the pages of allpoetry before me....

    Thanks for posting,

    Shirley


  • mato
    November 29, 2006
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    Touching

    This gave me goosebumps and tears in my eyes.. thank you.


  • NoWayJo
    November 29, 2006
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    A very loving tribute to some poets I had come to know and others I had not...They are all remembered by their words.

    Jo


  • Sheer Poetry
    November 28, 2006
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    YOU MADE ME CRY

    WOW!! Honey, you outdid yourself this time. Of all the things you've ever done or written, this is definitely one of the most wonderful ones. I didn't get to meet them all, but I know at least half. I specifically remember when Trayseelynn passed away. She was the original PeePeeFairyQueen. I need to put my picture she made me back up. And repomen...WOW. What can I say. I'm all teared up now. Thanks. You are a truly amazing lady, and one of my mentors and inspirations in my writing. This is a wonderful example of why. Thank you so much for creating the perfect tribute to those who are no longer amongst us.


  • freebutsafe
    November 28, 2006
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    What a wonderful gesture...Well i am coming to terms expieriancing all these great poets that are here at allpoetry! It seems we all have an understanding of some of these great writes, and it makes one feel good when they too understand! You have remembered these people well and the admiration that comes within is a very special gift! Someone did remember...and it makes the world a better place! Thank-you for allowing us to know these poets...


  • cutiepie gold member
    November 28, 2006
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    It always amazes me, how people, who touch the same
    magic of words, can touch hearts in so many ways. This was a beautiful tribute to poets who have passed and will be sorely missed but never forgotten


  • DonnasGuy
    November 26, 2006
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    Thanks for this

    a few of these people were my close friends and i miss them, so, this is amazing what you have taken the time to do, really gets my mind going and rememebring the good times and the bad.

    Thanks lots

    ~Michael


  • Caiyte
    November 8, 2006
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    This is a great way of getting us to remember truly good people, thanks for writing it.
    .:MB:.


  • greeneyedmuse
    November 8, 2006
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    this was a very amazing and sweet idea. we should pay tribute to our poets more often. they are all beautiful artists and deserve reconintion for the wonderful art they create
    ~sammy


  • gothic aj
    October 19, 2006
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    great and amazing

    that was amazing, i loved that poem alot! you truly have a gift


  • AerinAlanna
    October 19, 2006
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    What a wonderful idea! This makes me tear up, but it is so sweet that I won't cry, just read their poetry and laugh at the beauty of their words.

    ~Amanda


  • WhisperingSpirit
    October 19, 2006
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    This is beautiful, And I am sure they are smiling down upon you.
    This tribute is so heart touching, People as your self are wonderful, to remember those who have touched another;s heart.
    Thank you.


  • pixxiepoetess
    October 19, 2006
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    This is such a wonderful tribute to the talented people many have lost and missed. It's so great that you are helping their work stay fresh in the hearts of allpoetry community.


  • AgeofAquarius
    October 19, 2006
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    KEWEL JEWEL!!

    I saw this before, this is beautiful that someone did this as a memorial to the infinity of poetic words...


  • sweetestsin08
    October 19, 2006
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    amazing

    this is amazing, thanks for sharing it really touches my heart


  • Iohagh
    October 19, 2006
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    Thank you for telling me about this darling Catz. Smoosh Janet


  • yung rocky
    October 19, 2006
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    That was cool, I admire your work...


  • lilangelsnemesis gold member
    October 19, 2006
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    This is a wonderful way to keep these talented poets memories alive. It is remarkable that they live on in their words that they shared with us and those words will live forever. It's very heartwarming and I am sure that they look down upon this and thank you guys very much for keeping their honor.

  • Spifferus
    October 19, 2006
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    An amazing tribute to all of them....


  • TeKajo
    October 19, 2006
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    speechless

    It doesn't seem like it's been four years since i've spoken with Tracy. : (

    Wonderful tribute.

    -Vince


  • rufina caraid gold member
    October 18, 2006
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    A living tribute and so beautifully done, I knew my dear Daddy Jean would be here. I think of him so often and visit his AP page, I miss him terribly.
    You two ladies have to be commended for this lovely way of remembering those who have left their mark in the heart of Allpoetry.
    Von


  • Fragile Beauty-xx
    October 18, 2006
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    this is a really great way to remember the poets who are gone...
    i will be sure to read some of their work...


  • Miss Kitty
    October 18, 2006
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    A Wonderful Remembrance

    This is such a wonderful memory to the poets we've lost. May their memories be held high and strong with those who knew them. May God hold them in the palm of his hands and bless them. Thank you for posting this wonderful memorial. We've been blessed.


  • pattyann4500
    October 18, 2006
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    What a lovely way of remembering those we love and miss terribly. They have moved us with their words and touched our hearts. Thank you for posting this beautiful memorial for those who have gone on before us. God bless them all! Hugs, Patricia

  • theunknownpoetx26
    October 18, 2006
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    thats beautiful really it is i just wanna know how some of these ppl died they seemed so young to die i think one of them was 20 something when he died


    the unknown poet

    !RYan!~


  • purple wings
    October 18, 2006
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    beautyfull and touching.lol to all who have came and gone.


  • hugh wyles silver member
    October 18, 2006
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    Dear Dee and Pat,
    Thankyou for this very fitting tribute to those who have passed away from All Poetry's ranks and for the selections of their writings.
    Though their voices are silent and their pens are still, we are blessed with the legacy of their verse and our memories of them.
    Perhaps we too may be remembered for what we write.

    "And yet, perhaps, some vestige of their verse
    may an inquiring future voice inspire
    to speak their name for better or for worse
    so, from this world, their loss be not entire."

    With love and hugs, XXX Hugh.


    Edited on Oct 18, 4:56 p.m. because ''.


  • grannyeri gold member
    October 18, 2006
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    Very wonderful the way you have presented these poets and their poetry. Glad I got a chance to see this and to know who has passed and what they wrote. Well done.


  • Nicolette gold member
    October 18, 2006
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    I think these tributes are a wonderful idea. It add the human touch and make these people real - not just a name on a computer screen, but acknowledging the realities and the humanness of the hands that held the pen. It gives me hope and says a lot about the management of AP. God bless their souls - and yours.

    ~ Nicolette


  • Eeyores Buddy
    October 18, 2006
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    They maybe gone, but their memories still remain in our minds. I hope many will go and check their work out.

    xx Katy


  • Ladie Lee
    October 18, 2006
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    This was wonderful, so glad you did it. The only one I knew somewhat was Jean but I'd read some of the others poetry. I didn't know about Saffireskye i was out of town. What a great loss to this place they all were.

  • opac
    October 18, 2006
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    awsome

    beutiful i love them thank you for sharing with us all


  • SilentPoet
    September 15, 2006
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    Dee,

    This is a beautiful tribute to the very talented and much loved souls who have graced the pages of Allpoetry. I had the honor and the blessing of personally getting to know both Patric and Jean and both are surely, sadly missed. Their poetry shall live on and forever touch the lives and hearts of all who read. Thank you for doing this, it is a very special memorial. God bless us all.

    Janet


  • sewasham gold member
    September 13, 2006
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    Boy we have lost some good ones haven't we? Thanks for this memorial to the ones who have gone on before us. Take care and Have fun. Steve
    Edited on Sep 13, 2:04 p.m. because ''.


  • PoetsAngel
    September 13, 2006
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    Hello, I have only been here at Ap for about 5 weeks, and already have built friendships through words, thank you for sharing these precious word of poets past, by doing this you have ensured their imortality


  • shuvi
    September 10, 2006
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    Good!

    Beautiful....wonderful write... awesome...i'd love to applaud it...but i m abit low on points right now... ...!!!


  • myrataal silver member
    September 9, 2006
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    Soothing

    I feel such peace and serenity when coming here. As I have said earlier this week in a comment: true life is about souls -- and souls are immortal. So dying is to become present in the divine dimension -- forever. As God is with us, and we are part of God, we ARE part of those who departed -- eternally.

    Thank you for a precious page, once again, so refined in its presentation. It is like a visit to a heavenly place. And: can you believe that I have stolen the heavenly images? (the background etc.) Thank you -- I will use it with very special poetry.

    LOVE to you two darling souls.

    Myra

  • PapaKhep
    September 7, 2006
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    Sad but beautiful

    The grief of separation is undescribable; thus when you write a lamentation like this one it takes GUTS.

    Short but well written.


  • combateye
    September 2, 2006
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    this is a wonderful thing very one needs to be rembered keep it up


  • poetryality silver member
    September 2, 2006
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    Hi Dee,

    As you are probably aware, the 1st Anniversary of Del's death is approaching. Somehow I want to let the people who entered the tribute/contest for him know that I am sending the compiled poetry in a book form to his family. I was unable to send it when I initially wanted to and a year has already come and gone. I was wondering how I do this without having to IM everyone. Should I just add it as a entry on my page and refer to the link of the contest?

    allpoetry.com/Contest/1533862

    All suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Much Love,

    Renee

  • Suzanne Dia
    September 1, 2006
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    Very nice, catz, a good way to honor their memories and also to ensure that those who didn't know them in life will still know their poetry.


  • catz Moderators member
    August 31, 2006
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    Thank you for visiting and commenting, Funpun. It's much appreciated
    Sadly there will be new additions to this as we go along. There's one pending right now, a 14 year old girl who died of cancer. Her name on allpoetry is saffireskye in case you'd like to read some of her poetry. I love her style and freshness.

    Again, thanks for your support in this ongoing labor of love.

    Dee


  • funpum
    August 30, 2006
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    Very moving

    What a lovely and moving idea. And how fitting on this site. I particularly like the poet who wrote the haikus. Absolutely brilliant. But I hope there won't be any more.

  • prairiegal gold member
    August 18, 2006
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    must readthese fine authors

    Catz- I'm overjoyed to see some have found this memorial built to very fine writers. We were Blessed to have the opportunity to know them even briefly. This is so much more than you indicted it was. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Dee and Pat for all this effort. I'll pray you two have the energy and time to keep this tribute in such outstanding presentation. GBU you both, keda


  • catz Moderators member
    August 18, 2006
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    Thank you, Katie for your visit and comment. It's much appreciated

    I'm not sure if it was clear to you, though, that this column is a memorial to allpoetry members who have passed away. They are the names you see posted here and we add to it as it becomes necessary.

    I hope yu'll return often

    Dee




  • catz Moderators member
    August 18, 2006
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    Thank you so much for visiting the memorial, dawn. Just a bit of explainations regarding the little short poems you see by each name... those are excerps from that poets work, and the link to the full poem is just below each little poem.
    I do hope you'll take the time to read some of their writings ..you'll find some amazing poetry there. Sadly, we'll be adding another member within the next few days. Perhaps you will return to read about her as well.

    Dee

  • xokatie8990ox
    August 18, 2006
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    this is really sweet of you to do. i never knew how many talented writers there are on this site! hopefully those people can maybe one day publish their works in a book? i would certainly buy it.

  • dawn92
    August 18, 2006
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    you know how remakable you are,i never knew anything about what happened to members on ALLPOETRY.i liked that you had a pictures
    for each poem.i liked that they were short and wonderfull.You have reminded us of once the people who lived.it's very emotional for me.i bet it took you hard work to write these
    poems but it all pays-off.just wonderfull and it's plain out good.good job,keep writing.

  • PhenollBarbidoll
    August 18, 2006
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    i like the soul warrior picture...its really cool... i also think its pretty cool when some people will take the time to put something this remarkable together

    awesome idea guys


  • burning flames
    August 18, 2006
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    They were all really well done, but Always Near definitely hit me the hardest. Very well written, although a few places I felt it could have been shortened slightly. Just a few little contractions. Overall... it dang near put me to tears. Mostly though, they all conveyed a beautiful message.


  • Daichi
    August 18, 2006
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    This is so sweet, and it's a truly wonderful thing to do, I'm sure that the poets would feel honoured that you have done this for them ^-^

  • Miss Yorik
    August 18, 2006
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    Awww... that is so sweet of you to do this! I enjoyed reading every one of the messages and I found this concept to be very interesting:

    "How lost I would feel
    Once God set you free "

    It makes one stop and reflect - does God free us from life when we leave this world, or does He give us true life instead?

    Thanks for the read.

    melanie

  • prairiegal gold member
    August 18, 2006
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    Must read,awesome tribute

    An awesome tribute to those who briefly touched our lives. Some taking a little piece of our hearts with them. Thank you Dee and Stormdancer for all the work done here on this breath taking section of poetry. We should and must never forget those who walked through our lives. Those dear souls stopped, smiled, touch us and left us better people for the Blessing of the encounters we had with them through their words. God Bless You Both for this endeavor. Presentation is beyond words!


  • wheezyanna
    August 18, 2006
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    Thank you for this beautiful tribute. It's thanks to you and AP that their words live on.
    Anne


  • Night Hope gold member
    August 13, 2006
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    This is a beautiful tribute, Ladies...Thank you for your efforts in putting this together...I often say that our existence is truly a lot like the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life"...we never know how deeply & profoundly we've touched lives, unaware...& we all make a huge difference to someone...I'm glad they all know now just how treasured they were & are...A lovely gesture that is truly deserved by all on this page...Be well, Poets... Wanda


  • robert bolin
    August 11, 2006
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    When a poet leaves his or her mark behind on a heart
    It is a gift to treasure for eternity even when we are apart
    We all have wings, Some broken, Some bruised, And even battered
    But we are all one big family of poets here on ap..


  • August 10, 2006
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    Thanks Catz for put my son (Rene'Almodovar) this page. I'll always remember this place because he existed here.
    Pam


  • SmokinHotWhiteTiger
    August 10, 2006
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    Work of Beauty!

    Catz this is the best column I have ever read of tributes to poets who are worthy of recognition for who thery are and how they are. I really loved how you made this column and I am glad I clicked and read about this. beautiful job with this column and I plan on going to read about the other poets you mentioned in this column after I comment here. I really loved this and I appreciate you sharing this with us all. many Blessings and love may God and his Angels bestow upon you. Sincerely, Poet whitetiger1251 a in memory of all the poets who have passed on to a better place yet leave many memories for us to enjoy their wonderful poems!


  • Desiree Darkk
    August 9, 2006
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    This is beautiful Dee and Pat. Thanks for posting it.

    Repo was one of my first friends at AP. He was a kind and generous and loving man. I still miss him today.

    I didn't hear of Jean's passing till a few months later. He was quite the character.

    Desiree


  • Amethyst jean
    August 9, 2006
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    U have me crying seriously crying.I think that this is the most sincere and beautiful things i have ever read on ap.I thank u for sharing this lovely list of works and bringing this to our attention.May they rest in peace,God bless everyone on ap

    *Amy*


  • Krispy Kreme
    August 9, 2006
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    EXCELLENT

    I don't know why I stopped by! But this is such an beautiful piece to all of those who've passed away. They'd be so glad that you'd gone out of the way to dedicate something to them. Well this was a great piece ... just reading this makes many of us remember the people who've left us .... well great piece
    God Bless
    ~ Steph ~


  • Redstormy gold member
    August 9, 2006
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    This is absolutely beautiful

    Red


  • AgeofAquarius
    August 9, 2006
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    A weSUM beyond words

    This is a hallowed tribute to those known by the simple words they left upon consciousness of all who read their work....

    I am in awe...

    Words of a poet are timeless
    whether read by many or few,
    Eternally etched in consciousness
    and the blessings they imbue.

    Love, passion or injustice
    forever etched in mind and heart.
    Resting in peace knowing
    eternal blessings they impart.


  • Sai Babas Lotus
    August 9, 2006
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    This is priceless! A jewel, a treasure, a keepsake. Very memorable and touching. I miss some of these poets. I noticed today is Del's birth anniversary Let us pray for his soul on this lovely day that came into our world, shone its light and brilliance across the universe and slipped away one night..

    Char


  • cherche -d -ame
    August 9, 2006
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    I guess I could call myself fortunate to have known a few of these wonderful poets-----and unfortunate only that they no longer grace us with new words , yet we can keep their old ones in our hearts:0
    Thank you for sharing this,
    z
    reenie


  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    August 9, 2006
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    The grace and kindness you showed by putting this page together touched my heart as much as the words of the poets you shared with us. May their souls find the peace and happiness they gave to others, and that they deserve. We are richer for having known them, and heaven is richer to have them now.

    Thanks again for this. It's a magnificent gesture and so beautifully done.

    Mark


  • honey bear
    August 9, 2006
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    there are many people that i know
    some may never see my face
    but they have no need to miss me
    when on this list i take my place
    for i shall live on as these do
    in the words i leave behind
    so read ,enjoy ,remember
    each name on here you find


  • Catressa gold member
    August 9, 2006
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    You have touched me Dee and Pat, by simply taking the time to remember others that have gone before us to light the pathway..

    In recent months I have learned so many close their eyes to things around them, while others? Go with eyes wide open.

    Blessings to you both and

    Peace to their families,

    Rowan Tree


  • RuthKephart
    August 9, 2006
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    What a beautiful tribute to those gone before us. I'm adding a tribute poem I wrote for a contest to honor those gone before here on AP.
    Ruth


    Life Is Not Permanent

    Life: it is not permanent
    You knew that from the start
    And so you took each breath, each sigh
    That captured your own heart
    Then penned it for here for us to read
    Long after you were gone
    Your very own remembrance left
    So you might carry on

    Life: it is not permanent
    Though you will always live
    For in this greedy world of ours
    You took the time to give
    A fragment of your very life
    A glimpse into your soul
    Composed in words of poetry
    Your loving hands inscrolled

    Life: it is not permanent
    Though not for death I yearn
    I still can’t help but smile to think
    That when it is my turn
    You’ll welcome me in open arms
    With Shelly, Byron, Yeats
    And all those poets gone before
    Inside of heaven’s gates





  • bethan-gaze
    August 9, 2006
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    Thank you Terri for forwarding this to me - it is a beautiful tribute to some wonderful Writers. xx


  • Terri Norris silver member
    August 9, 2006
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    Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful list. God Bless them all. I find much comfort in knowing that there is a place in heaven for poets, I look forward to meeting these lovely people one day.
    Again, thank you, this is just beautiful
    Blessings,
    Terri Norris.


  • angelica silver member
    August 9, 2006
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    Dear Dee and Pat, I love the way "Forever Yours" is beginning to become a wonderful place to come and visit our loved Poets who have passed. I've been to visit Patric and Jean earlier and the memories come flooding back. Thank you for placing this where it can be seen. You are both beautiful ladies and I love you both.

    Love Joan


  • Dreamweaver silver member
    August 9, 2006
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    WONDERFUL

    Dearest Pat & Dee, What wonderful tribute you have given us in memory of our dearly departed friends.

    Weep Not



    Weep not for me this day
    As you sadly bow
    And quietly kneel
    To pray.
    But lift up your heart
    To Heaven,
    To Your God
    Who will find a way,
    To comfort your soul
    With love
    And listen
    As you pray.

    Fear not,
    Now that I have gone
    To be with comrades
    Walking arm in arm
    Along eternal shores
    Far beyond
    Those distant stars
    Where I shall bide
    Until you do come
    To be with me for
    Evermore.

    May God's Blessings rain abundantly for you both.
    Take every care Dear Friends,
    Sammy



    p.s. I like Heartandsoul's suggestion.
    Edited on Aug 09, 3:58 because ''.


  • Cherie Elise
    August 9, 2006
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    this is a wonderful thing you did!


  • ralph zimmer
    August 9, 2006
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    Excellent

    This is one of the most heartfelt pages I have ever read. For when those friends do pass through, and your heart doesn't realize that they are gone, until you don't hear from them anymore, that is when it hits your inner self, and the tears begin to flow. I recently lost another friend, and although she wasn't a poet, she was an adopted friend and sister for they who loved her. Your poems, and words have helped me to find a way of getting myself to know she will always be within my love, and heart. God Bless you all.


  • sidewinder silver member
    August 9, 2006
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    many of these poets I was lucky to meet here online at AP. some have commented on my work here & I've done the same for their. Those that I have met I miss!
    wonderful work you two have done here!
    Bill


  • Darksadness
    August 9, 2006
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    I may not have known any of these beautiful writers, a tear did find its way to form, as i read the beautiful tribute. God bless the beautiful thing you have done here


  • LittleAnn
    August 8, 2006
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    This was definitely very beautifully done. A lovely tribute to those poets that passed away.
    LittleAnn


  • raggyann
    August 8, 2006
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    very beautifuly done
    it touched my heart


  • Mary O gold member
    August 8, 2006
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    Gosh, catz, this is such a wonderful tribute. This should be a permant archive for this forum to carry on and on. Wow! I'm so impressed. Some of the names here are familiar, and to think I had no idea of their passing. Thanks so much for making this a part of the AP family. It really is a family here isn't it.
    Love,
    ~Mary O


  • Clovis...Curious silver member
    August 8, 2006
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    Excellant

    A very nice tribute indeed.


  • Katie Lazette
    August 8, 2006
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    What a beautiful testimony for those who have departed. Their beautiful words and deep, deep feelings are shared with all AP poets. Thank you for introducing me to these lovely words.


  • SimpleSarcasm
    August 8, 2006
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    Now this made me weep, I didn't know wordlover passed on. I didn't know the others but my heart still weeps for them.

  • She Stole My Voice
    August 8, 2006
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    This is a truley wonderful thing you have done. MarkusKaiMarellus had died so early! ANd so did everyone else.

    Take care

    God bless you

    ~ImmortalUndead~


  • blackday
    August 8, 2006
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    What an honor. I would only hope someone would take the time to do something like this for me.


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    August 8, 2006
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    excellent~

    Opps I didn't see this was a collobration until now
    Beautiful you two
    Hugs
    Susan~~~


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    August 8, 2006
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    excellent~

    What a beautiful tribute you have put together here sis
    Some I knew so well like Repoman and Vicki L Stantana and Traceelynn others I did not know as well tho...while they may be gone in our hearts and memories they are never forgotten...
    Beautiful tribute sweet sis
    Love n hugs
    Susan~~~


  • americanrebel
    August 8, 2006
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    i like this especially for Markus as he was a dear friend to me and i will miss him very much as well blueyez and Onyx Fire Tear we were all his friends thank you for the tribute to him -william


  • Kari gold member
    August 8, 2006
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    AWWWWWWWWW

    This is incredible and has gave tears to my eyes...I loved it...it was powerful and spoke VOLUMES....

    Kari


  • Lance Ryan Williams
    July 28, 2006
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    Beautiful

    Yay, this is awesome, finally they did something like this! Aww, this really touched my heart, and something good to wake up to, well, have a nice day, and all of these wonderfull little acknowledgement!

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