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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International Peace Day 2010

Haiku for Peace

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'Neath skin dark or light

beats a heart that knows only

the colour of love...

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Children are the same the world over. The lively and curious youngsters I met in this African village in 2006 were kindred spirits to the giggling, rambunctious kids who frolicked through a shared childhood with my own offspring in Canada.

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To a child, each day is an adventure and life is always more about sharing than dividing. I propose this may be a recipe for serenity at any age...

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On this visit, one grinning young lad clasped onto my arms and would not let go. As he snuggled in close against me, I was reminded of my much-loved sons at that age, bursting as they were with the curious mixture of independence and affection that changed them from moment to moment as they grew into their own skin.
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How can it be that the complete acceptance we embrace in childhood so often dissipates by the time we reach adulthood?
I have not found the anwer to this question that so desperately needs explained. If we seekers of the world work together, is it not possible we may gain back the ability to trust and to share wholeheartedly? I have to believe it can be so.
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September 21st, 2010 is

International Peace Day.

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I am posting this haiku simultaneously here and on my other blog, Imagination Lane, to join my voice to the worldwide prayer that we may one day put an end to the madness of war...and that peace may then allow us to begin the long journey toward healing our fragile world.

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Let this peace be our bequest to the children of

today...and their promise for tomorrow.

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Namaste

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If you would like to know more about these wonderful youngsters, you might want to check out some earlier posts...

http://theimaginativetraveler.blogspot.com/2010/07/dreams-of-africa.html http://theimaginativetraveler.blogspot.com/2010/08/africas-true-treasure.html
http://theimaginativetraveler.blogspot.com/2010/07/giraffe-rescue-centre-kenya.html
http://theimaginativetraveler.blogspot.com/2010/07/forgotten-generation-aids-orphans-in.html

International Peace Day 2010

Haiku for Peace

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'Neath skin dark or light

beats a heart that knows only

the colour of love...

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Children are the same the world over. The lively and curious youngsters I met in this Masai village in 2006 were kindred spirits to the giggling, rambunctious kids who frolicked through a shared childhood with my own offspring in Canada.

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To a child, each day is an adventure and life is always more about sharing than dividing. I propose this may be a recipe for serenity at any age...

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On this visit, one grinning young lad clasped onto my arms and would not let go. As he snuggled in close against me, I was reminded of my much-loved sons at that age, bursting as they were with the curious mixture of independence and affection that changed them from moment to moment as they grew into their own skin.
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How can it be that the complete acceptance we embrace in childhood so often dissipates by the time we reach adulthood?
I have not found the anwer to this question that so desperately needs explained. If we seekers of the world work together, is it not possible we may gain back the ability to trust and to share wholeheartedly? I have to believe fervently it can be so.
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September 21st, 2010 is

International Peace Day.

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I am posting this haiku simultaneously here and on my other blog, The Imaginative Traveler, to join my voice to the worldwide prayer that we may one day put an end to the madness of war...and that peace may then allow us to begin the long journey toward healing our fragile world.
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Let this peace be our bequest to the children of today
...and their promise for tomorrow.

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Namaste

If you would like to know more about these wonderful youngsters, you might want to check out some earlier posts on The Imaginative Traveler...

http://theimaginativetraveler.blogspot.com/2010/07/dreams-of-africa.html http://theimaginativetraveler.blogspot.com/2010/08/africas-true-treasure.html
http://theimaginativetraveler.blogspot.com/2010/07/giraffe-rescue-centre-kenya.html
http://theimaginativetraveler.blogspot.com/2010/07/forgotten-generation-aids-orphans-in.html