The Bards Who Blave--dedication to GWE editors

Pam, Len, Doug, John B, Richard, Greg, and Kevin (gwe editors and others) this is dedicated to you guys...I gain wisdom from you.

The Bards Who Blave

What words of wisdom will the wise bequeath?

For I'd hear them all if but one sage would speak

puns and plays and all betwixt the two I'd relish.

If 'tweren't for bards who blathe whom I caw and crave,

But a slave I am to them, I'd not long for tongue, mine or theirs,

From their tongue to my ears, I listen,

And Hence my own tongue quickens,

Sputtering words, conveying thoughts that aren't my own

Spitting quips and phrases stolen from the brittle pages

On which was writ the words I caw and crave,

A word on words of the bards who blathe!

Thank you for being so dedicated, determined, and attentive in the art of writing...

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Richard Lynn Livesay Mar 12, 2013, 4:39pm UTC

great dedication to an untiring, inspiring group of artists

sarah leanne Mar 12, 2013, 4:43pm UTC

you will not believe the previous John L was sppose to be you..I changed it..I have written so mch today, my brain is fried..so sorry..

Richard Lynn Livesay Mar 12, 2013, 5:39pm UTC

i am honored...thank you

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A. F. Stewart Mar 12, 2013, 4:58pm UTC

A wonderful poem, for wonderful people.

sarah leanne Mar 12, 2013, 4:59pm UTC

Such wonderful people

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Pam Brittain Mar 12, 2013, 5:50pm UTC

Oh, Sarah, this is precious. You know I'm not a lover of poetry, but I truly appreciate this work. All I've really ever done is tell you how much I enjoy your writing. You are so talented. Thank you for your dedication to writing.

sarah leanne Mar 12, 2013, 5:57pm UTC

your so nice...

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JOHN BECK Mar 12, 2013, 5:58pm UTC

Fun, Sarah. Thanks for including me despite the fact that my stint as GWE moderator was temporary.

sarah leanne Mar 12, 2013, 6:00pm UTC

Connie C. Mar 14, 2013, 12:02am UTC

You were wonderful even if temporary. :)

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2013, 8:35am UTC

Thank you, Connie.

sarah leanne Mar 15, 2013, 11:52pm UTC

you know..John has actually been one of the people on this site that I have nearly ripped my hair out to impress...His opinions on my writing always impacts me. I like the fact he corrects me...

JOHN BECK Mar 16, 2013, 8:47am UTC

Thank you, Sarah.

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Connie C. Mar 12, 2013, 10:30pm UTC

Andrea Pearson is the Friday WE editor. Have you done any of her prompts?

sarah leanne Mar 12, 2013, 10:43pm UTC

That is cool, and yes I have. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858119

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Bernard C. Mar 13, 2013, 2:58am UTC

Very creative and well done

Thank you for sharing and submitting to The Surreal Circus.

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Irina Dimitric Mar 13, 2013, 5:51am UTC

Great dedication to our wonderful GWE editors!

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Connie C. Mar 14, 2013, 12:02am UTC

I am just stopping by once again to let you know that this post is spotlighted in the

What Is Happening Today On Gather ~ Wednesday March 13, 2013

I hope you have an opportunity to view the other spotlighted posts as well. Have a wonderful day!

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Beryl Singleton Bissell Mar 14, 2013, 10:30pm UTC

Just encountered this post, thanks to recommendations from others. What is GWE? Forgive my ignorance, but I've been away from Gather for some time while working on my next book .

sarah leanne Mar 15, 2013, 11:49pm UTC

It is an incredible sport to post your work. If you are up for a challenge yo should join the group. I became bored with writing until I joined that group. It has opened my mind to many new and challenging ideas. I have learned things that I never thought were able to be taught. I have met many wonderful people. Gather Writing Essential..they would love to have you.

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Len Maxwell Mar 15, 2013, 3:38pm UTC

I'm like Pam in that I don't appreciate poetry as I should but I always read what you post and, somehow, I actually like it.

I only hope that you continue to grace us with your work.

sarah leanne Mar 15, 2013, 11:50pm UTC

Thanks Len...What kind of writing are you into?

Len Maxwell Mar 15, 2013, 11:55pm UTC

I don't know that I can classify it right now. I spent a lot of years writing nothing but children's stories/articles. When I "graduated' to the adult world I wrote a lot of political satire and then "evolved" to the point that I write for fun now meaning I write whatever seems to fit the occasion.

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