Compassionate Reason Part II A collaboration...

Comments: 25

Rebecca [Future Teacher] Mar 7, 2009, 11:22am EST

Great poem. Amongst the evilness and wrong in the world, there is hope and security

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 11:24am EST

In love Rebecca, yes. Thank goodness for that. Thank you for your comment too.

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Kathryn E. Mar 7, 2009, 11:26am EST

I do love this one ever more. Great work.

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Kathryn E. Mar 7, 2009, 11:26am EST

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Charlie B. Mar 7, 2009, 11:27am EST

Very nice.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 11:28am EST

Marianne introduced me to Barbara Crooker today and this is written in her spirit, I think. Thank you Kathryn.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 11:28am EST

Thank you Charlie! How ya feeling?

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 11:31am EST

For those of you reading who may not know, the dream and muse aforementioned is Aman!

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Marianne M. Mar 7, 2009, 11:36am EST

Woo-Hoo! Look at you! You've done some amazing work this morning! So glad we bumped into each other at Jim Ross' group, Rough Drafts!

Barbara Crooker also says, "Poetry involves layers ... and a lot of revisions." I whole-heartedly agree with that ... although sometimes I drive myself crazy with revisions!

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 11:42am EST

Woo-Hoo! It was you who did all of the work this morning. Thank you so much for your help with this poem and for your friendship!

I rarely revise anything, lol. I'm too busy writing new poems every day. They are my children as I've said. It's difficult for me to cut any lines or stanzas. I always need an editor, Aman, mentor or friends to help me decide what can be left out or improved.

It was great working with you, thanks. Have a great day!

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Vic Needs Coffee Mar 7, 2009, 12:12pm EST

Wonderful piece.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 12:14pm EST

Thank you Vic. My story went a long way this time and inspired two of my friends to re-write it. It's wonderful!

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Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Mar 7, 2009, 12:20pm EST

This is lovely as well. So glad to see your ability to create new gems every day.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 12:23pm EST

Lewis, it has been such a joy to work with my lady friends. They are such talents and have been a much needed distraction away from thinking about my dad.

I don't know about gems, I couldn't have created anything spectacular without Aman, Kathryn, and Marianne this weekend. Thanks again, Lewis!

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 2:00pm EST

Actually Nan, I have to log out of gather for the next couple of days and won't be writing any poetry. I have to grade papers and start report cards. I almost forgot, it has been such fun!
Thanks for your comment, hun! Love, Jen

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Svetlana Goryacheva Mar 7, 2009, 3:46pm EST

A pure wonder! :-)

Love and hugs - S.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 4:09pm EST

Thank you Sveta! On my way to read your latest now.

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JOHN BECK Mar 7, 2009, 4:18pm EST

Yes, may you sleep peacefully, Jennifer. We'll watch for your return, and meanwhile keep you and your dad in prayers.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 7, 2009, 4:23pm EST

Thank you, John! I was on my way out and was stopped by Rene Allen who asked me to repost Divine Rapture for the Dream depths group. Thanks for the prayers and I'll chat with you soon. Have a great weekend! Hugs, Jen

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