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A TRIBUTE TO AN AUSSIE POET PAR EXCELLENCE JESS

George Bernard Shaw said

"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;
the unreasonable one persists in trying
to adapt the world to himself.
Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man."

I have also swum against the current
all my life
even though I ain't a swimmer
yes
et all breathless!

Many friends fall by the way side
as I alone stride
the world takes a pride
when one has gone aside

then one is remembered
on an off occasion
at times
some are forgotten
ere!!!

you are young my Jess
a friend indeed
I now guess

But for you I do profess
none would have ever read me
Yes
Oh!
JESS! (((((((.In caps

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Your piece is now apt to the letter from Stan where our young Jess has had to hand over his duties to others,
Take care young Bard,
Yours Ian.T

.
There are a million reasons to believe in yourself,
So find more reasons to believe in others..

where under the sun
will I find Jess and you
who always had me in mind
I should also vapourise soon
twill perhaps for Neos be a boon

but no

you do come on and off soon
I shall compose poetry par excellence
as does the moon
my poetry will shine
with the sun in you
and so I shall remain
Ian
as a real bard
now with you....

author comment

One day as we walk along together the tales of Neo will be the first in our think, as we sip our tea at the entrance to my cave, I shall not have to relate to you what happened here in this year.
Tears will not fall while we sip that tea, as we will be joined by those that we wish to have with us.
Maybe in September I will be able to tell you stories that will make you write your best piece ever, you will have to be patient with me here as the stories haven't been written yet, the play needs its actors and they are not ready.
Meanwhile I need you to write some pieces for me that you have hidden in your feelings and actions, the ones that drive a man to the extremes of being, now off you go and write something, Yours Ian.T

.
There are a million reasons to believe in yourself,
So find more reasons to believe in others..

unjustly so at times.
But I ignore boring people.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
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unless a blacksmith hammers
a hot steel rod
with all his might
can he produce

you are and have been instrumental
in the travel of mine
from

brilliance to idiocy

only which a man of your kind
can define
others simply waffle
Jess
you I do confess
make
me a non- poet
an element of poetry

author comment

you posted this just before the announcement about our dear Member Jess signing off as head of workshops here...makes me wonder what made you express your gratitude to him at that point of time in a poetic verse...anyways it's always a good gesture to express it...also appreciate your sporting response to his comment..

Regards...

raj (sublime_ocean)

at times
I just compose premonitive poetry... I suppose,
I knew nothing about Jess going off
then Hope he keeps well

As far as comments go,
we all are entitled to our own views,
no ones views are final ever

Regards and thanks ...Haven't seen one from you from Canada
Busy with Niagara??
the fall is lovely ... just go and see.... Its a life time's memory twill it be.
.just enjoy it go and see! the mist will KISS! ye.....

author comment

you honour me especially with the Bernard Shaw quote.
My previous thanks was a tad ungracious and it has been a pleasure sifting the sands of your works for the bright and brilliant gems they reveal.

You are an intriguing person, and that is one of my highest compliments. If I have helped you at all my job is done.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

You have done justice
to a poet of my standing,
almost six decades worth,
at the least

I accept your compliment
and WILL post it on my wall,
ere i leave this mundane world.
Bless thee.

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That I strongly disapprove of tributes to poets within Neopoet. It tends towards a tone of cliquishness within the site. Private jokes, insider references, all make it seem like a club whereas our goal is to be open to and encourage all poets.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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