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Others have already expressed much I would have said, if not as well. Let me just add that you have a poet's soul and talent, which must express itself - so why not here as well, where there are many who do appreciate your art? I for one do, even if I don't always comment, since commenting would mean to bring to speech feelings your poetry has stirred up, and that is sometimes difficult for me...I hope you'll stay...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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I know how you feel, I think. We're all Internet friends, but that has
limits, obviously. I don't think it's a question of our not needing you any more. For me, the big question is, why do I need Blogit. A little adulation is wonderful, of course, but my real benefit from it has been the pressure to produce. I don't get much of it any other way, but the motivation to post something EVERY DAY is very strong once you get into it. As long as it's there, you post every day. I came back on a month or so ago and got a lot off my mind, especially about the heart attack in April. Now I get the feeling I'll soon be running on empty, so I'll knock off again for a while and concentrate on open mikes, polishing, assembling collections for contests and possible publishing, etc. That feels good, too. Thank God we have this fine desire to write stuff! "The Golden Years" might be pretty dull without it. Keep perspective and do what you think is best - for yourself.
I think CC is very wise in what he says.
posted by
2902
on September 4, 2013 at 3:23 AM
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Those memories are burned into ouor minds for the remainder of our lives
posted by
MsJudy
on September 3, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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I am thinking that you have been through much grief lately and dealing with so much with family and all...well I need you here. I need to come and read you for I believe in your poetry....and in you...and right now with my heart close to breaking I need my friends to communicate with.
posted by
Kabu
on September 3, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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Nice poem, but as far as leaving Blog-it, why would you suddenly feel this way? I believe the "need" will always be there to share thoughts, ideas, opinions and "special emotions" with others. Do you feel there is just no longer any need . . . ? 
posted by
JimmyA
on September 3, 2013 at 2:08 PM
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OK Jay, as a lady said today why do you write everyday?
Well she didn't say that but I thought maybe there is such a thing as overkill.
Poems are hard work for some folk, this is not like a book when one can read
when one wants too. I come to this poetry blog because I know the effort
that is put into it. I could write a page about your poem today but that is not the way
things are done here. You need a site where people love you for your work
and are prepared to evaluate it on the true merit.
Here it is like telling a girl she is pretty when she has a wart on her nose.
Frankly I am too old to worry if folk like my work or not,
but you see I have not got the throes of passion that still assail you.
I honestly wish I had, once I thought words were beautiful and to escape
into that ethereal sweetness was a true blessing.
You must write to feel the measure of your being and not for
the opinion of others. I do see fine lines in your work at times
and that is the truth.
posted by
C_C_T
on September 3, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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this is very good. makes me think of my own mother and so many memories...
I am sorry to read that you are thinking of leaving Blogit. 
I hope you will stay....
posted by
Blue_feathers
on September 3, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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Those memories are burned into your mind...I do hope that you stay on Blogit. I have enjoyed reading your blogs over the years.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 3, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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