Thursday Think Tank: Homage to Robb

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Quentin Tarantino has said, 

“You can’t write poetry on a computer.”

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I beg to differ…and I offer this homage to the founder of our online forum!

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Our brave friend Robb took on the job of being poets’ host,

And I can’t help but wonder what he likes about it most.

Is it the endless questions that we always seem to ask?

Or is his joy found in the role of keeping us on task?

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When night falls, does he tear his hair and wonder what he’s done?

Or is he like the rest of us, too busy having fun?

Who wouldn’t want to nudge along a group so keen to play,

That we’ll line up with haste for one brief chance to have our say!

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All jest aside, our gratitude we offer to our host.

This man of wisdom thought to carve out space for us to post.

He gave us room to grow and shine our light for all to see.

He helped us know we could become all we were meant to be.

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As writers, we’re prolific and our minds resound with rhymes,

We’re always jotting down new thoughts at quite peculiar times.

But it can feel quite lonely living in one’s muddled head…

And ideas left unshared can seem to be as good as dead.

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I used to write within a void; my words the weight of stone,

And now I am much heartened to know I am not alone!

So many clever people leave their gems upon this site,

And I can soak up wondrous words at any time of night.

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The poets I have come to know inspire me with their zest,

Though it’s the gift of sharing that I’ve come to love the best.

For kindred souls and seekers who explore the world in rhyme,

This is, without a doubt, our favourite way of spending time.

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As captain of our crew, we tilt our caps to Robb with pride,

No phrase seems quite enough to say how much we love the ride!

Our work is launched, our writing ship sets sail with banners high,

The world is ours to conquer, and our limit is the sky!

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For more poems insired by the words of others, you should really stop by the link below and settle in to enjoy the offerings...

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http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2011/03/thursday-think-tank-38-quotes.html#more

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I am also linking to Theme Thursday, graciously hosted by Megan. Do stop by to see more words and pictures about books...
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http://themethursday.blogspot.com/
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