I'm in tears....this is the news I've waited for for 10 + years!!!!! What a beautiful day!!!

Heather

good morning, or new year, or something....

half awake and half asleep

i read something about a

contest over everyones poetry

but the details evade me

so perhaps now i can sleep

and dream of those with the time

to compete

Happiest of Birthdays, Dear Leonard!

And thank you so for all you have added to my life. I can't imagine what it would have been like without you- my inspiration, comfort, and friend.

All my love to you and your family on this and every day,
Heather Salisbury

I am grinning broadly reading all the commentary on the new album title, which I think is the absolutely greatest!!!!

Heather

I think the third line is just as it should be to express the story - so written, it further emphasises that she HAD TO LEAVE of course, i'm not big on technicality anyway. I do have a question. Did he give her the lighter so she would have the need of something to remember him by fullfilled, or was...

your poems are really moving, 2sc! when should we expect a book?

This poem makes me feel very sad

Hello Moonlight, I wanted to say that your response was what I had asked you for, and I appreciate your prompt reply. I apologize that I am not as timely... which does lead me to one thing I wanted to say. The Love Poem you posted I adored on a personal level. I am always late. And a total clutz. Ju...

I would like to ask Moonlight:

What poem do you think to be good? or great? and what draws you to a particular poem or author?

so soft and sweet and longing...

i can feel the hair raise on the nape of my neck.

lovely

I have been reading through all these posts!! Finally at the end... I just wanted to say that what draws me to poetry is finding a particular sentiment that moves me, that I can relate to, and that stirs feelings in my heart and soul. I care nothing for meter or rhyme or technique, though I admit th...

I am looking forward to seeing you in NY Elizabeth! I must say I am quite embarrased yet flattered right now to Blingy Blongy Sex Bomb and Ronnie. Personally, I think all Cohenists have a special and unique inner beauty that draws us all to each other. As for the Gallery, I'd have to say the eyes of...

WOW

as the days, months, and seasons go flying by i must declare that these hours grow l o n g e r, somehow while life passes and the days are full with so much to do the calendar still reads September, one l o n g, l a g g i n g day at a time, and sleep comes s o s l o w l y each night lying in wait fo...

You may be Truly Unknown but the weight of your words are not i too know the empty, ravenous hunger that can never be filled and the darkness that eats me away i am interested in your story i want to know about the truth why hasn't or can't the one acknowledge it? what were the mixed words why did y...