Guestbook entries for ecrivain01

• clif on February 17, 2006

  Thanks very much for the non-poetal wisdom.
  Kinda paradoxic i gotta think of a way not to take life seriously or it probably won't happen, but that could be a contradiction. Eugh. I look forward to reading your poetry nnnnnnnnnow!
• My Girl Brigitte on February 17, 2006

  Aaaahh! I come here to read some of your works and I am nearly blinded by your army of shiny trophies and your blinking stars. You've surely gotten my hopes up.(my, that sounds awkward).
  And hello, for good measure.
• on February 16, 2006

  allpoetry.com/Poem/1418008
  this is the link to marks peom from my drunk drivers contest.
• SPAMkid on February 15, 2006

  Thanks for the comment, and for the record braunsweiger is awesome.
• RuthKephart on February 15, 2006

  Thanks for the history lesson on Valentines day and a happy belated valentines day dear friend
  Ruth
• Kukana on February 14, 2006

  HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY DEAR!
  
  KUKANA
• ecrivain01 on February 14, 2006

  That's right. Stick to your guns. In the final analysis, you have to decide everything for yourself. Other people can give you some ideas or what not, but what you do is your decision. What you write is yours and nobody else's and so you have to always be true to yourself.
  
  Sorry, got carried away there.
• Yoka on February 14, 2006

  hiya,
  
  I'd just like to reply to that part on your page about not getting replies... I was talking to jezza about how ppl don't seem to reply to mine anymore and she showed me your page
  I'd like to thank you for that msg, I easily think I'm not good enough (and I know that's smt that only I can work on) and I'm not looking for constant confirmation, but when you feel like you've written this new poem/text which makes you feel as if you crossed some boundaries and makes you proud, but no one feels the need to confirm that, you can feel quite lonely in the world of written "art"...I want to thank you for making me keep my chin up and follow my instincts rather than getting put down by the lack of response.
  
  xxx
  
  Johanna
• klassy lassy on February 14, 2006

  Wow! it's Valentines Day! Keep a warm heart!
  Hugs!
• Night Hope on February 13, 2006

  chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥ chocolate ♥
  Edited on Feb 13, 9:49 p.m. because ''.
• on February 11, 2006

  Damn, your blinking board makes me feel slightly drunk...
• Amygdala the Tramp on February 7, 2006

  Thanks again for all of the references, buddy!
  
  Take care, ecrivain!
• RuthKephart on February 3, 2006

  I know I've been to your poet page before but either never paid much attention or you changed the background since I was last here...regardless, I love the twinkling star background you have here. Quite lovely, and speaking of lovely, look at all those shiny trophies you're collecting on the shelf there
  Ruth
• AJ Morelli on February 1, 2006

  Thanks for the kind words and applause on a few of my pieces yesterday, it is very much appreciated. Hope all is well.
  
  Al
• Pari Ali on January 28, 2006

  I rea your comment on The maine fimbulwinter winter..., dropped by to invite you to write for our contest
  allpoetry.com/poem/1783696
• Joshua-Luke on January 23, 2006

  sorry for the castigations in in my response toward your comment. i guess i was rather hasty, sorry for that. I was just tired of reading poems that are just words thrown down on paper once and never rewritten. it's like what your page says at the top about picasso using crayons to amuse children or something. i wanted more time demanding poems, so people would have to think, and having contestants write sonnets seemed like the only way. i'm sorry if i came off as rude and unwilling to accept another man's opinion, which i'm sure i did. i thank you for your opinion, and though mine is different, i'm trying to take yours to heart. i do realize that poetry has come a long way since it's ealry dawning, but i personally just love the old fashioned stuff. so thanks for your calmness towards my uncooth behavior, and thank you. please, keep in touch.
• Heart Sutra on January 23, 2006

  Happy Birthday anyway. Did I miss it? Didn't you say that you are a capricorn? Well, you didn't tell me which day it was! LOL. Hope it was a great celebration.
• j-ay rose on January 13, 2006

  oooooh... pretty background...
• Shadow of a Crow on January 11, 2006

  I truly agree with your statement about spoonfed topics and spoonfed readers. I have watched my ownself grow as a poet and writer in general as I have moved into my young adulthood and it is amazing how perspective and learning have profound influence upon your perception of everything around you. And you are right, many greats go unnoticed--but they all have their day in the sun eventually.
• C-r-i-s-t-a on January 10, 2006

  I just found you on here. I LOVE your poetry, and I wanted you to know that others feel the same way about what is written on allpoetry.com. Its not all just about how you want to kill yourself or how much you hate someone. Some people write some random sentance on paper, then call it poetry. (I'm not claiming to be great, but I do try.)I feel like you understand the meaning of poetry and Im adding you to my favorites. ~Thankyou
• marrow on January 5, 2006

  "If anyone is interested, I went to see "The Chronicles Of Narnia, The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. It's a great movie. Go see it."
  -- That movie was incredible. I saw it the day it came out with my youth group. I was very pleasantly surprised with how well done it was.
• klassy lassy on December 23, 2005

  Jim, no matter what form a poem might take, if it does not meet the poet's intent or touch more deeply than just the form, it is not of any use as a poem really. I find it very difficult to stay within a strict meter and certain number of lines to express myself...not enough discipline, I suppose. I like your poetry very much, variated and varigated!
• ecrivain01 on December 21, 2005

  For anybody who's interested, I have been having trouble with the tradition mongers on here about nit picky rules on writing sonnets and villanelles. Robyn Sarah told me today "Don't let anybody tell you that you can't vary a repeating line of a villanelle. Rules are made to be bent. Some of the most beloved villanelles employ considerable variation--look at Elizabeth Bishop's "One Art"! Do you know that whole book of villanelles (can't remember title) by Jared Carter? I find it hard to imagine writing a lot of villanelles, I'm afraid mine would come out just exercises if I tried it. Ditto for sestinas. Neither of those forms has the natural flexibility of a sonnet." She also believes in smudged sonnets as well as villanelles and pantoums. So does J.R. McClatchy, Editor of the Yale Review.
  
  Edited on Dec 23, 1:39 p.m. because ''.
• ecrivain01 on December 21, 2005

  Do you mean to say that you actually think old Max could be wrong about something? What a shock to my system. I may never recover.
  
  Everything written by anybody can be improved upon, can be mostly right but partially wrong, can be partially wrong but mostly right, or any possible place in between. Disiderata is a masterpiece, but it's possible that even Max Ehrmann could be just a tad off on one small line.
  
  In essence, you are correct. Good writers have to have LIVED. If you've never lived, you don't have much to write about -- unless you're Emily Dickenson.
  
  Was Max wrong, however? No, he wasn't wrong. He just left out a line. He should have said, "unless you're a writer."
  
  Okay?
• on December 21, 2005

  With all due respect to Max Ehrman, I think vexations to the spirit are underrated. Some of the most disturbed souls have routinely created the most inspired work. If it takes 'loud noises' to create them, so be it...
• Claide on December 20, 2005

  I agree that it takes a level of maturity to produce or appreciate art or poety of higher calliber than lollipop trees, cute puppies, limmericks, and nursery rhymes.
  
  Hmm. I'm not sure that I'd put things like limmericks on that level. Perhaps they are often used for children's poetry... They can also be very eloquent you know?
• ecrivain01 on December 19, 2005

  I will have to add, though, that if someone writes a good poem and it is about a subject offensive to me, I won't read it.
• Slyder on December 17, 2005

  In college "art" was defined as the conveying of feelings, ideas, or information through various mediums. If Picasso chose to work in crayon(which many artists use in "roughing out" sketches because crayons are cheap), I can't doubt it would still be art. I agree that it takes a level of maturity to produce or appreciate art or poety of higher calliber than lollipop trees, cute puppies, limmericks, and nursery rhymes. We should all aspire to write to a higher standard, and to grant the work of others more consideration than a casual glance to see if it rhymes nicely or if the subject lies within the limits of our own interests. Well said, sir!
• thecuteness on December 14, 2005

  wow!u really are accomplished.i want to be like u.but writing takes time so i wite some poetry.keep it up!
• Emerald13 on December 12, 2005

  you have gone all sparkly ... ! .... it suits you ... >>> GINA
• CountryCousin on December 11, 2005

  I think the Russian author said it best and I used this one on my author page."Origionality and a feeling of one's own dignity are achieved only through work and struggle." You must remain true to your own origionality. Mine sometimes gets me into trouble but I must be as Shakespeare said. "To thine ownself be true."
• Apparition on December 11, 2005

  I know poetry is both an art and a discipline. I "feel" poetry deeply. But, I do tend to find, if I have a criticism that is not positive in nature, (and I express those by IM..and not openly in the comment box) I am usually met with irritation and anger. I do express those diplomatically, and even so, most "poets" merely want applause...and not honest feedback. I feel you would be one to accept honest criticism fairly...but I don't feel qualified. You are extremely talented and I enjoy what I read.
  
  Just my 2 cents worth.
  Edited on Dec 11, 10:11 because ''.
• Bungalow Bill on December 11, 2005

  And then I went and spelt SUBMITTING wrong!
  
• DarkShdwGuy on December 11, 2005

  Des Moines eh, you know where Rhodes is?
• Lunatyx on December 11, 2005

  English is taught in all schools besides French and our native language, Dutch.
  Almost all our tv shows and movies are in English, we don't dub
  These are the reasons why Belgians speak English so well
  Greetzz
• Cat on December 11, 2005

  Thank you for stopping by - reading and commenting.
  
  mary
• StoryOfaLostLove on November 26, 2005

  wow. I just was going through some old poems (and deleting the bad ones) and happened to notice your name on a comment. I want to give you an extremely belated thank you, and I hope to read some of your work soon. That's a pretty hefty list you have...all the things in your bio. Well, bye!
  mandie
• Pamela A Lamppa on November 26, 2005

  What wonderful words you have placed in your pages of poetry and on your home page here as well. Let me thank you for posting the words of Trueheart as I am in full agreement with them.
  Your motto too is terrific, "A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.."
  Thank you for sharing your wonderful words and honest wisdom. We are all better for having learned. ~Pam
• Selah on November 24, 2005

  Ecrivain01, I've enjoyed your critiques on a couple of my friend's entries and wondered if you would take a quick look at one of my poems. I love sonnets and though you will most likely abhore the content, I would still like your opinion. I've only posted a couple up to now, but I am thinking about taking it up again. Thank you, Selah
• Slyder on November 20, 2005

  An impressive resume` and a distinguished reputation... I'm flattered by your notice. I'll do some reading when I have time to (I hope) do you justice.
  My thanks, Sly
• ecrivain01 on October 23, 2005

  Oh, I'm always in disguise. Otherwise I scare people.
• horus8 on October 22, 2005

  You are a sight for sore eyes, regardless of the lack of a disguise
• Heart Sutra on October 15, 2005

  This opening page was exactly what I needed to read tonight. I also have a deep love for Africa, as well as support whatever, whoever, and however I can that is participating in bringing awareness, help and healing to Africa. The bit about 'dumbing' things down for AP applied to what I have been noticing and thinking lately. I look forward to reading your poetry.
• Malabu on October 7, 2005

  lovely page....YOu are a wonderful rhyming poet.....I believe...it takes a great deal of talent to tell a story in a rhyme.....SOme think its not real poetry here...but history has shown different....A real poet can rhyme...tell a story....and give its reader.....the emotional feel of the authors soul....I have many different styles of writing...yet the rhyming story of emotions...is a true work of art.....you have this art...poet...
  Huggs baby
  Malabu
• on October 5, 2005

  just checking up on you jim. hope all is well with you these days.
• ecrivain01 on October 1, 2005

  I tend to tell the truth about your writing, if you ask me. Be sure you want the truth before you ask.
• Saint-Laurent on September 11, 2005

  How I adore your attitude to Allpoetry, I really do. I just love that kind of brutal honesty, I find it really appealing.
• ecrivain01 on September 10, 2005

  By the way, having a big trophy collection doesn't mean much on here, as most of the contests are judged on whether somebody's best friend or favorite cousin wrote some piece of crap and entered it. You poem could be the best in the world and wouldn't stand a chance in the event of that happening. True, some people do judge fairly, and I've been fortunate to have found a few of them. Otherwise, I wouldn't have any trophies as I don't have that kind of friends or relatives on this site.
  
  
• SaralaAnne on September 4, 2005

  ...I love you kiddo... ...~~Sarah
• Zahhar on August 29, 2005

  JG: interesting thoughts you've posted here. it's odd, but although you got me to thinking about the nature and point of poetry, as i often do, found that i neither agreed nor disagreed with your thoughts. and it's just dawned on me what a rare reaction this is for me.
  Edited on Aug 29, 5:20 p.m. because ''.

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