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Dreamers, of all Poetry

 

 

Who are we
that scratch and scribe out soft words
tapping in the dark...
Searching,  for some lost memory
from a forgone life

perhaps childhood

We who measure and make
our thoughts,  for all to see
Sometimes crying in the night alone
for some distant dream or pain
always wishing

seeking our peace

Who are we
that tap upon uncaring machines
as if we could be comforted...
if we found the perfect thoughts
to say how we feel

laid gently on paper

We who measure and make verse
to guide ourselves back
Found in some lost,  forgotten treasure
we believe once existed, or hope to find
one more time... forever

perhaps a lover

Who are we
that scratch and scribe out soft words
tapping in the night...
searching,  for some lost memory
from a forgone life

We are dreamers, who still believe

 

 

 

I wish you well, to find your dream

Happy New Year
my Friends of AP



Richard Lee

Author notes


My first verse, of 2008

Written for the strangers, that have become my dear friends
The loving caring people that surround me here.
I wish you every gift for your heart,
is found... in the coming year

Yours, Richard Lee

A contest entry

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  • lacef
    July 31
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    Very good


  • Asdzaa Nadleehe silver member
    July 30

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    This is so wonderful, and a beautiful bronze..smiles
    Sorry for not reading more of you before now..life tends to be very demanding...always nice to come here and find something beautiful...
    Many blessings
    ~A~


    • Endeavor gold member
      July 30
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      Hi Asdzaa


      Thank you for always reading me
      I am honered you find me a place to read beauty
      Wish I knew how to pronunce your name
      I simply guess in my mind... lol

      The best to you, Rick

  • xxhoopstar21xx
    June 16

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    wow that is soooo great!! congrats on ur trophy!!! i love this! it is so pretty! you have such calm and nice words!! it is beatuiiful sure!! congrats on getting ur 5 yr long book done!! that is a long time!! CONGRATS!!

    SILVERWOLF




    • Endeavor gold member
      June 16
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      Hi SILVERWOLF


      Thank you so much for carring for my words
      I wads pleased to complete the project
      Thank you for your wellwishes

      Rick

  • Stardust-luvr
    June 14

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    My dearest friend you are a true gift to so many, including deeply myself for you speak from your true innser spirit without compromise. We truly are dreamers~ dreamers who fulfill a promise within our souls and share our wonder in lost midnights~~ enlightening golden hearts that shine bright to wiping away rivers of tears when no rainbow's in sight. I bid you much love and many blessings always xxx


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 14
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      Hi Star


      This was my first verse of the year

      Your comment is almost poetic

      Thanks for reading me

      Rick

  • Jasmine 1
    June 10

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    I've enjoyed so much your soft words and I agree with you that we're only dreamers who still believe in lots of beautiful things. We need to open our mind, our heart and write what we think and feel.
    We feel so free and we write as the one who is reading us is our best friend.
    Very beautiful and interesting poetry.

    Gioia

    • Endeavor gold member
      June 16
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      Jasmine


      Thank you for your very thoughtfull comment
      Yes, we are the dreamers
      I bet Italy is beautiful this time of year
      I was in Rome, in 1967, loved it

      Rick
  • individuality gold member
    June 5

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    we are the madmen and the paupers the rich and the deprived the smiling and the sad, we are all you want us to be

  • raggyann
    January 12
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    ahh i thank you
    this is just so beautiful
    your love shines in this poem


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 12
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      Hi Ruth


      Pleased you like my words

      Thank you for your thoughts

      Rick

  • Talking Toni gold member
    January 12

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    Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    For this lovely poem descrbing exaclty and perfectly what a poet is!!! This was very heartwarming and the wishes you sent with it was very touching as well. I love "Who are we tapping on uncaring machines as if we coul be comforte if we found the perfect words to say how we felt" How true that is we all search for those perfect words whether free verse or rhyme...Thanks for the lovely wishes and for the wonderful poem It is truth in volumes!!!~~Toni~~

    . Rewarded 8


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 12
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      Hi Toni


      Is this not what we do?

      I think poets are like everyone elce
      we just have an overactive, senstive gene

      Thank you

  • Poet of the Past
    January 5
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    anytime and thanks for he comment on the name

    Michael

  • Endeavor gold member
    January 5
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    < Hi Nikki


    I love when a reader "gets it"
    and I must say, you have it

    I thank you for quoting me
    Your kind

    Rick

  • Cannonsfire silver member
    January 4

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    This is so lovely Rich, we often write to ease the pain we feel and then perhaps we screw it up and throw it away, the feeling is good on doing so, but if we can emote others into our world and make them feel what we feel, that is a writer's true gift to cherish. Love, C... I hope 2008 is a peaceful one for you and yours.

    . Rewarded 6


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Hi "C"


      Thank you for your wonderfull comment to me
      I hope to have this gift
      I love words

      Rick
  • pruedence
    January 4

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    "laid gently on paper" that say alot to me. Caring thoughts...lovely. You did a wonderful job on this poem. Very meaningful to me...for I do just what you poem says. Thanks for sharing

    . Rewarded 4


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Pruedence


      Pleased you liked the meaning
      my pleasure to share

      Rick

  • Poet of the Past
    January 4
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    nicely put

    I think that was ver nicely put. Very carefuuly worded. Terrific.


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Poet


      Like your name, very cool

      Thank you for liking my thoughts

      Rick

  • Providence
    January 3

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    Oh Rick this is simply a beautiful creation. It is a heartfelt work that almost reads as a prayer and reveals much about poets as well as the man who wrote it.

    WOnderful work...
    as always!

    Marianne


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Marianne


      Thank you for saying you name
      Your comment realy touched me

      Love you as a reader
      you always understand me

      Rick

  • vici377
    January 3

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    wow

    an amazing write, totally captured the essence of AP..hopefully all will be blessed...we are dreamers who still believe...thanx for sharing and congrats on the trophy..

    . Rewarded 4


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Vic


      I captured the essance of AP is good
      I realy appreate that
      AP have been a good venue for me

      Rick

  • tarcus silver member
    January 3
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    a kind generous soul writing for one and all perhaps.


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Tarcus


      Sorry it took so long to answer back
      I try to always answer all comments
      You are very kind

      Rick

  • ElationAviation
    January 3

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    Brilliant! Absolutely, fantastically brilliant!
    And no, I'm not exaggerating... heh heh. I love every word here... and I'm proud to say I do believe you've inspired me.
    Thank you!

    . Rewarded 4


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Hi Aviation


      Nice 4 place Single Engine aircraft... CooL

      Your very young to have your ticket
      Mostly, thank you for saying Brillant

      Rick

  • eleno
    January 3
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    Thank you, you have putten so much into this... great description. thank you. -elena


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      eleno


      I put my feelings in this
      from my thoughts of my readers and friends

      Pleased you like it

      Rick

  • VirginiaDarling
    January 3
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    Excellant write. It describes a poets ways very perfectly. Great work, keep up the nice writeing.

    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Day Dreamer


      There is a different soul in a poet
      we feel more inside than most.
      It gives us words that must be let out

      I thank you for reading me

      Rick

  • ears2hearyou gold member
    January 3
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    Well written....and a great

    start for the New Year 2008..Bring on the Blessings!
    ears2hearyou
    Kathleen : ))


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Hi Kathleen


      So very nice to have you read me
      you are always so kind

      I thank you
      Rick


  • frownsnfreckles
    January 3
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    all I can say is thankyou, it's good to know you aren't alone when dreaming


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5
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      Hi Freckles


      Always dream
      it keeps the light on in our life
      thinking of what is possable

      Rick
  • omgwtfkmart
    January 3

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    great

    This is beautiful... I love it, and happy new year to you also.... Have a great day. and thank you again.

    &*Kelsea


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 3
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      Hi Kelsea


      Thank you for the pritty comment
      and for caring for my words

      Rick

  • BeautifulFlame gold member
    January 3

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    This is an amazing write,about poets and friendship.
    Your words covey the very esscence of you and your writings.
    Gentley penned words soft to the ear as read outloud.


    We are dreamers, who still believe

    Happy New Year my dear friend!
    May all your dreams come true!
    ~Lisa~

    . Rewarded 6


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 3
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      Hi my Friend


      Thank you for saying Amazing

      Poets are Dreamers

      Rick

  • snowbird600
    January 3

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    Seeking our peace............

    Thank you for sending this to me.
    Very good thoughts put into writing this.
    May 2008 be happy for you and all.
    Love
    Steffany


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 3
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      Hi Stef


      I thought this might fit nicely
      into your mind, about this time

      Nice dress, brings back memories

      Love, Rick
  • ViolentShadesofGray gold member
    January 3
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    Very well

    Yours ability to please all senses of my intelectual realm tantalize my brain, very good.

  • Trellis
    January 3

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    Excellent! And congrats on your win!

    I love poems about writing poetry. This is beautifully written and I really like the consistency of the word "tapping" and "tap." It gives the poem sound, which I haven't come across too often.

    I also like the way you have set it up visually - looks really good and helps the reader to pause where necessary for full interpretation of what you are conveying.

    There is a gentleness and sincerity in this piece that is a pleasure for me to read.


    Lovely lovely!

    . Rewarded 8


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 3
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      Trillis


      You are the first to read-in
      the rythem and cadence of this verse

      Thank you for your thoughtful comment

      Rick

  • infinite.magic
    January 3
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    this is very good poem, I was able to relate to it easily, Happy New Year to you too.


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 3
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      Magic


      Pleased you relate

      Happy new Year to you as well

      Rick
  • mmook
    January 3
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    thanks for sharing


  • Heavenly Angel
    January 3

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    Such a beautiful write, my friend
    A fine sharing this is!
    Congratulations on your bronze; all the best to you!

    . Rewarded 4


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 3
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      Hi Angel


      Always love to have you read me

      I thank you my Friend

      Rick

  • Nemo Forevermore
    January 3

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    i love this peice! so very much! it is so true all of it! i love poets we are such special people! <333


  • Animarising
    January 3

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    I like this very much, very nice piece. The only thing I'd suggest is taht you add some punctuation, which I think would help the clarity a little. Nice job!

    . Rewarded 4


  • Sidra Sabella
    January 3

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    this is inspiring and touching, i simply love it. the smooth flow is the inner song of the poet and the dreamer, whats a delightful read!

    . Rewarded 4


  • Loveandblessings2u gold member
    January 2

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    Who are we
    that scratch and scribe out soft words
    " tapping in the night...
    searching, for some lost memory
    from a forgone life

    We are dreamers, who still believe "

    Now you knew I would love this,
    So beautifully said, every words reaches out to touch your readers soul. This whole piece is so true. We really do, do all that you wrote about here.
    Dreamers, I like that...
    Great piece of poetry, as always.

    Loveandblessings2u & yours always
    Joyce

    " good luck "

  • jazzyphizzle
    January 2

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    amazing, as i read i was thinking, what is this about so i had to read on to find out, and then it said "we are dreamers" and i really was not expecting that really like it. and happy new to you

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  • Tears of Roses
    January 2

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    Very moving and written straight
    from a carrying heart.
    Flows with an abundance of love.
    Roses to you

    Teresa


  • Twinstar gold member
    January 2

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    What a beautiful piece you have penned here. We are dreamers who still believe, aren't we?

    Love & Light
    Debbera


  • storiesuntold gold member
    January 2

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    Beautiful write you have penned here

    I think none could top the love and the friendships you have so lovingly placed for us all to see .Happy new years to you to and Bless you for the lovely memories

    . Rewarded 4


  • Seraph
    January 2

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    What a sweet and heartfelt write! The line "We are dreamers, who still believe" was my favorite. This is a very well-penned, thoughtful piece. Great job and Happy New Year!

    . Rewarded 4

  • Virginia Logsdon
    January 2
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    This is very nice!These are beautiful thoughts, and indeed-we are dreamer!All true;y wonderful things start with a dream!


  • Soulful Woman
    January 2

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    This was such a beautiful piece for all your friends on AP. I am honored to be in that group. You are a wonderful writer and you have a kind heart.
    I wish the best for you in the New Year. May you be full of love and blessings.
    Soulful Woman
    Noreen

    . Rewarded 4


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 2
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      Hi Noreen


      Full of love and blessings would be nice

      Thank you for always caring for my words

      I appreate your writing as well Noreen

      Rick

  • sunshinegirl
    January 2

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    What a beautiful verse for the new year! Many people here have become near and dear friends to my heart, this is great Rick!

    Best of luck in this contest!!

    . Rewarded 4


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 2
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      Hi Sunshine


      I wanted to start out appreating
      friends like you

      I thank you, Rick

  • ennovy silver member
    January 2

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    You have culled vividly love from your heart for all your friends here. As we tap away sharing life, love, pains, and loss we tend to dream. Without dreams sometimes hope dies, yet the poets imagery grows into beautiful verses, just like this one you just composed. Thank you for caring about all your friends...Happy New Year! We care about you too Rick............................novy

    Looking for your second book


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 2
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      Hi Novy


      Pleased you hold your dreams
      I have read you words a lot and know this to be very true

      Thank you for being my friend Novy

      Rick
  • smOOth 1ne
    January 2

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    We are...

    a bunch of frosted flakes!! LOL

    Nicely considered and written piece that gives this on-going exercise in vanity that we call poetry a bit of meaning...for occasionally we do touch the life and heart of another. Great job.

    . Rewarded 4


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 2

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      sm00th


      I like the "on-going exercise in vanity" part
      How very true, to believe someone besides ourselves may like our words.

      That is why we have to get our readers to like us first... lol
      Like the boy that thinks, the pritty girls jokes are funny

      Thank you for your thoughts, Clever
  • michellemybelle gold member
    January 2

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    wonderful inspiring words in the new birth of a year, believing in dreams.
    Happy New Year my friend! May your every wish come true. You started it off well with this verse.
    blessings,
    Michelle


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 2
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      Sweet Michelle


      This was on my mind between Christmass and New Years
      In late November I was kind of down.
      Since then, I have felt much better and set my goals for the next year.

      Pleased you liked my words Michelle

      Love, Rick

  • Rose Angel gold member
    January 2

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    Beautifully written! I like the"Who are we introduction to many stanzas, the reminiscing, bringing back the memories we enjoyed as poets and poetesses..love and our hopes and dreams of past and for the future. Hope you do well in the contest...and Happy New Year to you and all poets and poetesses!


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 2
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      Yes Rose Angel


      Just thinking of the last year
      and the beginging of this, we now approch

      Thank you for wishing me well

      Rick
  • Tecohe
    January 2

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    Make us manifest in your words

    Only one spelling error in"conferted" meaning comforted, I believe. You are so right, we are dreamers and I appreciate your poetic embracing of that fact. I will be printing out your work-the first time for me upon these pages. I need the reminder that being dreamer is who I truly am and that it's OK.
    Happy New Year
    Tecohe

    . Rewarded 6


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 2
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      Hi Tecohe

      Thank you for the spelling help
      Sometimes I am so far off, spellcheck laughs at me, with no sugestions... lol

      To Manifest in my words is an honer
      Very well said my friend... dream-on

      Rick
  • azlyn gold member
    January 2

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    Like a breath of fresh morning air! Dear caring soul, spreading light and hope. A voice that has and will continue to touch so many with love and wonder. And as you wish so much for so many...may the return be all the wonderful blessings your heart so desires. Blessings to you now and always.

    Peace and Happiness 3x3~
    Sue

  • onthesly
    January 2
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    I like that you tied in the first with the last, clever.

    • Endeavor gold member
      January 2
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      onthesly


      Thank you for liking the structure
      It is the last thing I think of

      Thank you for reading me

      Rick

  • RedwingSpirit silver member
    January 2