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Weena on November 11

Dear lady, my very deepest sympathy on your loss. I know this passage of life very well, lost my own mother 12 yrs ago and there really are no words sufficient to speak to this.....only know that there are others who understand and who share with you albeit from far away....there is comfort offered and found in open palms wherever they may be.
There is much healing in words and artistic expression too, and I know you will find it even within your own.....but do know it is also felt and offered to you from kindred spirits and hands. XOXOXOXO
poeticweaver : Love ya, and I'm here for ya. on November 6

I'm very sorry for your great loss swet soul.
ea on November 2

My sincere condolences on the death of your mother, Carol.
Stuart Higginson on November 1

Hi Carol,

I've just read your collaboration poem with Wanda, on the subject of friendship and sisterhood. It was a stellar piece! Have added it to my list of favourite pieces by others, which is easier for me than having an endless list of bookmarks, and too, so others who visit my AP space can be introduced to authors' works I have found myself moved by when reading. I've also placed you on my favourites list, as I would love to keep up with your posted material. You have a wonderful writing style, which worked so harmoniously and effectively with Wanda's own.

Best wishes,
Stu
CarolDesjarlais on October 27

Just an addendum to something that was written in my guestbook re: lists. A copy of the note I sent:

Oh, no, this is not happening, please say this is not true. I do have many lists, and I have a list that says favorites but it is poetry, not authors. We all have the favorite list of people that is given with the account, of course. I do not say anyone should read anyone, unless I see a new poet who might ask how to do something and I know the writers who enter my contests and will send them there or to someone on my favorites' list. I think Wanda has lists of her favorites as well, and keeps track of poems she loves in those folders. I think it is just poetic license for her to do so. And, often, I will go and check out her list, for time does not always allow me to hit all my favorites' writing. Some are very prolific and are the same people. Some we have been friends with for years. Some we have met and some we have talked to on the telephone. I think that is the reason she keeps track of us. I would not be the writer I am today without her encouragement and her comments, truly.
I am sorry you have taken such offense. Wanda is a true poet right to the bones. She has come to defense of me and I am sorry for such kerfuffle.

Please, know that I thank you for your comment about my poem, and know too, I did not know whether to be insulted for my topics, my writing, or what the threat was, or what. The original post was not clear to me. I had no idea what harm you were speaking of. I think I do understand now. You resent that we may seem to be promoting only a few. No, poet, we are both poets who go to entries of new poets and encourage and invite, and we have been doubly blessed for doing so by meeting the other poets that we have on our favorites' lists. I hope you do not let this be a sour note in poetic appreciation of others work. And, if Wanda states someone is an incredible poet, I do know, she would know. Let there be peace, at least, here.
Sincerely,
Carol.
Night Hope on October 26

Do not let anyone try to tell you what to do with your own author's page, Carol. Whatever her problem is, let it be hers, not yours. Good grief. Some people and their overrated opinions. Besides...I went to her page and guess what? She has lists, too.
CarolDesjarlais : To the Poet aiyana: on October 26

Hi poet. I was just wondering, what harm do lists do to harm others? How else am I to keep track of the almost 4000 poems I have on AP?
"I liked your contest entry so much, I come here to find another list maker. I throw up my hands. You people have no idea how much harm you attempt to do .. except we will not let you."
Please explain.
Rose Angel : Popping In To Say Hello..and I enjoy your poetry! on October 4

To encourage you, Carol...I really enjoy your poetry..I'm a new comer to reading but I sure like what I see!..Rosemary
simone waters on September 21

doing my best uma thurman backhand eyes 'n lopez hips as I groove to the tunes,gf... great page, luv!
Weena on August 28

I am new to AP and only just now becoming acquainted with all the treasures I see here....just wanted you to know what an impact your powerful, passionate writings have had on me....am overwhelmed with their depth and beauty. You put into words what I feel when I sculpt, paint....along with the vividness and vicissitudes that are unique to a woman's life and life in general.....thank you :-)
Night Hope on July 25

Hoppy Birdy Day to You!!! *clink*
Night Hope on July 24

http://www.last.fm/music/Emmylou+Harris
Night Hope on July 24

I saw her in concert once. She was amazing. Still is.

Emmylou's new record, ALL I INTENDED TO BE, is out now on Nonesuch records - see the NEWS --- Emmylou Harris on National Geographic Channel's DogTown - see ...

www.emmylouharris.com/
Night Hope : For You, My Beloved Sister... on April 26

I Think Continually Of Those Who Were Truly Great

by Stephen Spender

I think continually of those who were truly great.
Who, from the womb, remembered the soul's history
Through corridors of light where the hours are suns
Endless and singing. Whose lovely ambition
Was that their lips, still touched with fire,
Should tell of the Spirit clothed from head to foot in song.
And who hoarded from the Spring branches
The desires falling across their bodies like blossoms.

What is precious is never to forget
The essential delight of the blood drawn from ageless springs
Breaking through rocks in worlds before our earth.
Never to deny its pleasure in the morning simple light
Nor its grave evening demand for love.
Never to allow gradually the traffic to smother
With noise and fog the flowering of the spirit.

Near the snow, near the sun, in the highest fields
See how these names are fisted by the waving grass
And by the streamers of white cloud
And whispers of wind in the listening sky.
The names of those who in their lives fought for life
Who wore at their hearts the fire's center.
Born of the sun they traveled a short while towards the sun,
And left the vivid air signed with their honor.
klassy lassy on June 29, 2007

I find tears in my eyes reading your page, Carol. I left you a message on Kaibab's author page, too. Your poem , the Keeness of Kaibab, is purely heartspeak. ~ Karen
ea : Congratulations on May 29, 2007

on your publication of Shhhh... you are one of favorite poets on this site and I have dearly appreciated all the many wonderful poems you have brought into my contests -- I do believe you are my highest gold trophy winner with over 10 golds. Not to mention how inspiring I often find your contests. I will certainly order a copy of your Creation Story when I am home in the states next. All the best, Carol.

~ ea
Night Hope : She Creates With Every Breath... on May 22, 2007

My review of Carol's book...

I met Carol on a poetry website several years ago. I was immediately taken with her soulful expressions, her courage, compassion and honesty. I had the distinct honor and pleasure of reading parts of this story during the editing phase and have waited breathlessly for its arrival. This is a story for the ages; it is timeless, classic and beautiful. Gift yourself with this amazing woman's words; your soul will be forever altered by their beauty.

~ Wanda Lea Brayton
author of "Swanee Sighs"
PageTurner : Shewolfnatives' Creed on May 21, 2007
Rowan : Congratulations!!! on May 19, 2007

Had to come say, congratulations on your book! Yippee..you must be very proud!
Way to go girlfriend!!! Kathleen
Kari on May 10, 2007

People shouldn't ignore good advise...if they get mad at that then they aren't really your true friend Awesome job on the column and I love your bio
Kari
Night Hope : You Deserve This One, My Sister on February 14, 2007

"I Think Continually of Those"

by Stephen Spender

I think continually of those who were truly great.
Who, from the womb, remembered the soul's history
Through corridors of light where the hours are suns
Endless and singing. Whose lovely ambition
Was that their lips, still touched with fire,
Should tell of the Spirit clothed from head to foot in song.
And who hoarded from the Spring branches
The desires falling across their bodies like blossoms.

What is precious is never to forget
The essential delight of the blood drawn from ageless springs
Breaking through rocks in worlds before our earth.
Never to deny its pleasure in the morning simple light
Nor its grave evening demand for love.
Never to allow gradually the traffic to smother
With noise and fog the flowering of the spirit.

Near the snow, near the sun, in the highest fields
See how these names are feted by the waving grass
And by the streamers of white cloud
And whispers of wind in the listening sky.
The names of those who in their lives fought for life
Who wore at their hearts the fire's centre.
Born of the sun they travelled a short while towards the sun,
And left the vivid air signed with their honor.

(copyright 1934)
Jonathan ROBIN : Testimonial Subject ? Unsubjectable :) on January 29, 2007

C harming smile while mind behind the screen
A t present wars on more fronts than she shows,
R eacts more than responds although verse flows
O penly – keys past to might-have-been.
L ight touch though much frustration’s also seen
C asting doubts where most she flouts all those
A rguments one-sided, would oppose
R igid bias with brain bright and keen.
O n space, autonomy and in between
L ines she reads for others yet still knows
CARe for herself priority for rose
OLfactive scent she shares, rare takes though mien
CAn seem so diplomatic – yet the heart
ROLe plays protecting brilliant mind apart …
Night Hope : My Sister, Your Sister, Our Beloved Kin on January 15, 2007

shewolfnative sings a soulful song of wisdom, beauty & understanding. Much like marc creamore, I have read many hundreds upon thousands of other poems & poets...Carol has literally & figuratively laid her healing hands upon my soul...repeatedly. I love her dearly & can think of no greater inspiration than to read her magic on these pages...Prepare to be made whole...& tell your friends, too...There are many sorrowed spirits that need to hear her voice...Thank you for Being, my Sister & my Friend...Indeed, we are kindred. Wanda
marc creamore on January 4, 2007

Tonight, I have been blessed to have been introduced to the beauty, the music and the depth and inner wisdom of a soul that speaks to me from a place that I have seldom come across. My enthusiasm for this work almost overwhelms me . . . I am in awe and almost trembling at the magnitude of what I have read thus far. Understand that I have read many, many poets in my lifetime, always searching for that voice, that heartcry in the universe, that almost hidden poetic mantra that resonates deep inside and strikes a chord so profoundly that it makes me stand back and bow in honour. I think I may have found just such a voice . . . Oh shewolfnative . . . may you be blessed by the Creator's most gentle hands.
hugh wyles : On Carol's Poem "On Stone Carving." on November 28, 2006

Dear Carol
I have read and re-read this splendid analogical poem with tears in my eyes. Though few may bother to read my poems during my lifeltime, it is my fervent hope as I am sure it is for most of us, that they will be read in years to come.
~~~
"And yet, perhaps, some vestige of my verse
may an inquiring future voice inspire
to speak my name, for better or for worse
so, from this world, my loss be not entire."
(From my poem "Memento Mori".)
~~~
Thankyou for this beautiful appreciation and for your matchless words. (Bookmarked)
With humility, love and hugs, XXX Hugh.
Celticmoon on October 14, 2006

I do not doubt for a moment that your joy could very well have been the reason for my dream, though it continuously plays in my mind still. Most especially the piece I had seen within my dream. Perhaps it is a piece you have need write yet have not gotten to. Nonetheless I believe the reason will make itself known, they always do. As I said I just felt extremely compelled to stop by and let you know of such a dream
Celticmoon on October 11, 2006

My dear I have come to stop by your page as I feel very compelled to leave a message. I have seen your name about the site but never have we spoken, yet just a few short nights ago I had a dream of you. I do not know why or it's meaning. It was a simple dream. I had dreamnt I was searching through your works to find a piece called "Blue Native". I have since searched your works and have not found one with this title, unless my eyes deceive me. I remeber it as having a light purplish background set to it. Sadly I cannot state as to what the piece was about I can only recall the title and background. Since having this dream and not having spoken to you before it rests in my mind with a heavy curiousity. I firmly believe every dream I have is for a reason though the reason for this one remains unknown at least for now. Nonetheless, I felt greatly compelled to stop by your page and share this with you.

Have a Great Day!

Many Blessings to you!

Celticmoon
Abdul T Alishtari on October 2, 2006

When I was dark
and lost inside parks
your light it shone
calm, campfires from home.

I closed so far
an office with tribes
in Keylowna, BC, Canada
free of all bribes.

Pure like the earth
upon a volcano first
by a lake ravine
as in a dream.

They accepted my hand
as I hired members
and rented me land
from their heartfelt embers.

Go find your soul
that starts and ends
family which none control
from where you descend.

AT
Abdul T Alishtari on October 2, 2006

Dear First Nation Sister

We once shared blood
to which I return
as well as love
tribal loyalties we yearn.

Though you said friend
to out spirits past
my walk I ascend
from shaman's spells cast.

I hear your laughter
and mocassins of families
as magical pitter pater
surrounds you so tenderly.

I take great joy
as eagles flap wings
in a great noise
blessing chants you sing.

AT Alishtari
Pixieland Word Smith
and prodigal brother
Abdul T Alishtari on September 26, 2006

I have come to visit my sister though tired from a long journey. Home is not attained until seeing the eyes of the women sisters of the tribe. Then, I am home. I missed you lots and know you have done lots.

AT
Night Hope on September 7, 2006

Love you, my Sister.

"I am focused on what I am after, the key to the next open chapter, because I've found a way to steal the sun from the sky. Long live the day when I decided to fly from the inside." ~ Shinedown
Night Hope on September 7, 2006

You're welcome, my Sister...I always liked this one, too... Wanda

"We are each of us angels with only one wing and can only fly by embracing each other."

~ Luciano de Crescenzo
Night Hope on September 6, 2006

Words of Wisdom

"I will not die an unlived life.
I will not live in fear
of falling or catching fire.
I choose to inhabit my days,
to allow my living to open me,
to make me less afraid,
more accessible,
to loosen my heart
until it becomes a wing,
a torch, a promise.
I choose to risk my significance,
to live so that which came to me as seed
goes to the next as blossom,
and that which came to me as blossom,
goes on as fruit."

~ Dawna Markova
bookdragon on August 22, 2006

Since your contest inspired mine
and I always enjoy your creations, I hope you enter my little contest on complex simplicity allpoetry.com/contest/2194565

Edited on Aug 22, 7:57 p.m. because ''.
Heart Sutra on August 22, 2006

Remember I said I would send the link to hear the audio of Forgive Us Grandmother....the poem I wrote for a contest you held last year. It is track # 6 here at CD Baby:

cdbaby.com/cd/zayrayves

I don't know how to send it as an individual audio track yet. But thank you for the inspiration and I hope you enjoy listening to it.
poet2angels on August 9, 2006

Hi

I was looking at a contest you are currently running and it brought to mind how inspiring and wonderful your contests are.
I have entered several of yours, and I noticed that the poems that I entered in them, I have always remembered, and actually liked and it was because of your inspiration. I didn't enter the contest I saw. I am in a strange mood lately and it is limiting what subjects I can write on but I just wanted to tell you that I admire your ability to host such inspiring contests. I adore having contests, but my ideas for them are usually not anything spectacular LOL ...I have one running now, and you are invited if you choose to grace us with your poetry allpoetry.com/Contest/2162085
but really I just stopped by to compliment you
Have a beautiful day! Oh my, I have taken up half of your page (chatterbox that I am)

Lynda
j-ay rose on August 6, 2006
Night Hope on August 1, 2006

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Edited on Aug 01, 7:22 because ''.
Janice M Pickett on July 26, 2006

Is it you??? Have you come back????????? I have been off line with a virus that ate my puter and I lost everything. I thought you were gone forever.????????? Please tell me i have found you again.
Night Hope on July 23, 2006

Welllll, it ain't like I'm tarnished or nuthin', neither. Love you, my Sister. Ya make me laugh, cry, sing, whisper, & think.
CarolDesjarlais on July 17, 2006

lol, you are not innocent at all..I've read yer poetry...LOL

The honor poem is absolutely stunning...it surely ahs stunned me this morning. And, yes, we shall howl to that moon that carries ur words tot hose who need them. Hugs, gf.
Night Hope on July 17, 2006

{Looks allllllll innocent & stuff...}

www.allpoetry.com/poem/2128877
CarolDesjarlais on July 14, 2006

Thank you zayra yves. I needed some respite and then I cautiously returned. It is nice to be back. Thank you for welcome back.
waydownuponjoy on July 13, 2006

I came to see your home page and was impressed with the content of what you shared ... especially the following: "The road of life is fraught with incidents of awe, aw, and ah, that I might share my reactions and reflections to these moments with others is an honor I hold sacred. " You seem to have that special something that probably lights up your eyes as you view the worlds that revolve around you! I'm impressed that you didn't list a long line of All Poetry affiliates and your trophys sure do shine! I'm adding you to my favorites so I can perhaps be enlighted by what you share. Thanks, joy
Heart Sutra on July 11, 2006

I am happy to find you again! I thought you had left AP and I did miss you.
CarolDesjarlais on July 7, 2006

Oh but there is only one Prophet for me...Kahlil Gibran. *smile*
Vidia Fvae Xeiden on July 6, 2006

in fav spot..books... the prophet???is that the one by Kahlil Gibran?or a different, The prophet?
ea on July 3, 2006

Thank you, sista. It was a lot of fun for me and only mildly stressful when I found out I'd mispelled the cover photographer's last name. LOL. Had to update the link... I hope it won't interfere with you early 's orders but the beauty of print on demand is exactly this; at least future orders will have the right spelling. I just hope there aren't any other major glitches.
CarolDesjarlais on July 3, 2006

I have printed and then, also, ordered a copy of the book. I have also invited every person on mylsit to buy it as well. this means there is opportunity for world wide purshases. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ea on July 2, 2006

Hi sista, Brother, My Cup (AKA The Coffee Anthology) is now available www.lulu.com/content/354465 Thank you for your contributions!
Edited on Jul 03, 9:14 p.m. because ''.

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