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Ted Kapsalis

Was born on the historic Kalpaki - Ioanninon, Greece, and immigrated to the United States when he was eighteen. A seasoned marathon runner, he lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA. Poetry has always been his passion, and therefore, Ted wishes that you enjoy the "passion of love", that has no beginning and no end. The beauty of love, is that it doesn't discriminate against color or ethnicity.

In POETRY,
"I let my heart dance with joy"!

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Thoughts

"Take my heart
Cut it in two,
I won’t ache, I won’t cry
Cause I love you too"

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"Two hearts in love
Do not fear the fire,
They defy the flames
Cause they’re one embrace"

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"’Cause I love you so much
I shouldn’t be the one to be blamed,
It is to blame the creator who has molded
your body so beautifully"

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"I knew it from the start
Love would bring me a sea storm,
I knew also the happiness
The first kiss of love would bring"

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"Love is not fable
Neither a dream to forget,
It is as heavy as a stone
You cannot lie to the heart"

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POETS AWARD
July 23, 2006

Given for Outstanding
Achievement In Poetry By
The International Society Of Poets

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POET OF MERIT AWARD
August 18, 2005

Given for Outstanding
Achievement in Poetry By
The International Society Of Poets

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New Orleans
"Katrina Cry"

I saw faces,
Engraved in pain,
Hear voices,
Drowned in tears,
Desperate souls,
Seeking a hand,
A breath of life,
A feather of hope,
To fly like a bird,
From the pit of death,
To the sunlight.

I saw shades,
The flames of hell,
The throne and eye,
Of the reigning demon,
In the swirling cloud,
Innocent lives in despair
Reaching out their hands,
To touch dry land,
On the higher ground,
Before death opens its wings,
And embraces their souls.

Oh!
Our brothers!
Our sisters!
Cried out voices,
Lend us your hands,
We are all brothers,
White, black, yellow,
Next door neighbors,
Throw us a rope,
To pull us from the mud,
before the eye from above,
The passing storm sucks us,
Our last breath perishes,
In to the tunnel of darkness,
In drowning surrender,
The souls of our hearts.

I saw no hands,
Stretching out,
To stop the waves,
The vomit of abyss,
No glances from the land,
Had pity on them,
They left them alone,
In their fate,
In the mercy of God,
They brought to despair,
With a prayer they kept,
Hanging on in the world.

September Eleven
"Wounded Eagle"

I saw an eagle flying
High up in the sky,
Two eyes terrifying,
Drowning in the cry.

I followed his shadow,
His heart the broken arrow,
I felt his pain and sorrow,
Deep in my heart, he's my hero.

His fifty state long wings,
Brought me fear and darkness,
In the horror's path, his wide wings,
Didn't bend in the strong winds.

The affliction brought me to my knees,
Dragged me to the ground;
In grief I offered my respects,
My condolences in anger out loud.

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Global Warming

Our planet is warming
From North to South Pole
And everywhere in between
Temperatures are rising.

Forest are dying
Glaciers are melting,
Polar bears struggle to survive
species are becoming extinct.

The judgment days is near
when humanity is in flames,
and will walk barefooted
On the charcoaled surface.

The moon will become pale
The sun’s helmet blood,
The rivers will be geysers
the earth’s core will vomit.

Summers will become distant
the horizon will change color,
it will burn lively day and night
hell will veil the sky.

The shade of the sun will burn
Condensation will not extinguish it,
the shelters will be become ovens
the dew will vapor in the air.

The rivers will dry in the flow
the lakes will be disappeared,
the springs will strain
and the wells in depths will squeeze.

The southern dry winds
will widen the deserts,
They will be combed with fire
the vegetation with sand will be dressed.

The earth will untie its belts
oceans of lava will flow,
from east, north, south, and west
the planet with fire will be tied up.

Droughts, fires
illnesses, floods, hurricanes,
they will whip without mercy
unprecedented will come cyclones.

No build barriers
will hold back the sea,
Homes will be abandoned
People will run to high grounds.

Already before our eyes
Giant tidal waves,
Are washing out coastal lands
Strong beaches are eroded.

It will scatter panics
will burst lips of thirst;
brothers will become enemies
they will exterminate one of the other with rage.

Spreading diseases
Will bring starvation,
We’ll walk on skeleton bones
No help will lend a hand.

The ices will melt
will raise the seas,
Salt will blanket the mountains
it will stammer the nations languages.

Fishes will come out in the land
the snakes out of the wells,
the ants will eat the human remains
no bone will leave a mark.

The migrated birds
Will never return,
to the places they were born
in other homelands will nestle.

Strong storms will come
they will arrive without notice,
they will eradicate galleries there
nothing will be left standing.

Famines and blaze
Heavy snow falls,
Downpours and flooding
And hell will bring in high noon.

From stone cracks
Trenches will blacken the earth,
they will be poured in gorges
tall peaks will be rocked.

Mud will topple over
the plains will be mount,
the earth will become dense
Harvest the seed will not.

Oh mercy to all
of the wandered minds!
The irons will thaw,
In your grasp the rock will crumble.

Copyright ©2008

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This Month
JULY, 2010
Updated Weekly!

From Heart to Heart is the second collection of poetry by Ted Kapsalis, author of SIMPLE HEART, Whispering Love Songs.

In this compilation, Ted writes about the love born within all of us that will grow, flourish, and undoubtedly in some cases will end, bringing shattered dreams and unbearable pain. From love’s first blush, to eternal love, to loss and betrayal, Ted captures the joy, hope, loneliness, and sorrow that accompany this powerful emotion and all it encompasses.

From one heart to another, this collection of love poems will help others feel they are not alone in experiencing the inevitable swirl of emotions that begin the moment we fall in love.

PUBLISHED APRIL 2010
By www.iuniverse.com

Like No One

There were days and nights
When in my mind I thought
This is the end … my life is over …
No angel sent from above.

Until you came along
I was so lonely inside
My heart was so cold
Being alive held no desire.

For many long years
I never smiled;
In darkness, I sat and cried
The sun never rose or shined.

You came and fulfilled my heart
Like no one could
You brought me hope
Like no one would.

With your warm embrace
You set my heart on fire
Your love gave me life
You’re my every desire.

Now that you’re here
I give you the key to my heart
The sun rose and shines again
You are my precious love.

I Love You

I love the way,
your heart shines,
the reason why,
you'll always be mine.

Don't ask me why,
I love you so much,
from senior nigh,
I felt your soft touch.

Why I love you I can't say,
but day after day,
I love you more,
in a different way.

I love you
with all my heart,
I love you true,
you are the one.

I love you,
more every day,
you're everything to me,
in every way.

Copyright 2005
"Only true love dominates happiness"

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This Is the Night

Kiss me in paradise.
Hug me tender
With your sweet lovely eyes.
Hold me tight in your arms,
And dance with me
Until the early morning sunrise.

Sweetheart,
This is the night it is meant to be,
For our love to flow free.
Give me your hand,
And walk with me,
Under the stars
And moonlight to the sea.
Singing together
The song of love forever.

Like the whistle of the wind,
Whisper softly to me.
And tell me tenderly,
That you are forever mine.
To ease deep in my heart,
The fears in my mind.

Sweetheart…this is the night!

A Full Moon Tonight

The stars are falling.
Dancing and blinking,
and the moon is glowing,
when I see your eyes.

There is a full moon tonight.
A celebration of love,
a feeling I cannot hide,
that rules inside my heart.

I see the seasons in your eyes,
change rainbow colors,
I hear songs of butterflies,
like angelic chorus.

When I hold you in my arms,
I am spinning out of control,
It is the magic charm of your eyes,
that makes my heart rock-and-roll.

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Endless Love

I surrendered in your arms.
To dream a little, to love a little,
And to feel the beat of your heart,
Dance next to mine like a fiddle.

It was so easy to fall in love,
So easy to make you a part of my heart,
Like a dream of the stars above,
Sparkling endless light in my soul.

In your arms I felt the flame,
The thunder of a wild fire,
Setting my heart aflame,
In endless love and desire.

To you I gave everything I had,
I went above and beyond
The boundary of my heart,
To love you with endless love.

Looking lovingly at your eyes,
There is no doubt or surprise.
In you I discovered a new paradise,
An ocean of love of blue skies.

Instantly I Felt

When I saw your smile
And you first held my hand
I knew it in your eyes
True love lay ahead.

Instantly I felt
The warmth inside
The joy that you bring
With the sunshine in you eyes.

If there is such a thing
As love at first sight
That was the moment
First time in my life.

I felt your heart
Holding me tight
The warmth of your touch
In the darkness lit my sight.

I gave myself
With all my heart
From that first moment
I loved you so much.

As I love you today
I’ll love you tomorrow
I’ll love you forever
In happiness or sorrow.

"Love is an unusual game. There are either two winners or none"

Have Mercy on Me

It's been ten days and nights
since you've been gone.
And I asked my heart a million times,
why don't you call?

Baby, have mercy on me,
and don't let my heart in pain to be,
pick up the phone and give me a call.
I miss you baby; I need your love.

Without you by my side,
I'll never see the sun again,
the beat of my heart will paralyze,
I'll be forever a dead man.

How can I talk of dreams
and castles high without you?
When in every second my heart fears.
I am the loneliest guy.

It's been ten days and nights
since you've been gone.
And I asked my heart a million times,
why don't you call?

Copyright 2005
"Courageous is the one who has fallen in love, and pity the one who has walked away from love"

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My Soul In Your Hands

You have the beat of my heart,
my soul in your hands.
Keep it warm and take it with you,
wherever you go what ever you do,
she will bring you luck.
And in every step of your way,
she will be you angel Guard.

I surrender the beat of my heart,
my soul in your hands,
and with blinded eyes,
I follow your steps.
I go wherever you are taking me,
I say no word: I bow in your world.

You have the beat of my heart,
my soul in your hands,
and wherever a storm comes,
don't be afraid in the dark,
'cause you won't be alone.
You've got the beat of my heart
my soul in your hands.

Copyright 2005
"Love is like honey. Once you have taste it, your palate becomes addicted to it"

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Love Is Every Where

I can hear the sound
of the wind whistling,
whirling around,
with love kisses feasting.

It is a frenzied pandemonium
of happiness and smiles
loving song harmonium,
that no heart denies.

Love is in the air
love is everywhere,
it's a love dance affair,
haven't you been there?

It is the feeling of my heart,
flying on a cloud,
Singing the song of love,
To the world out loud.

Copyright 2005
"The heart is elastic like a rubber band. It expands, it shrinks, and it breaks"

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Let's Sail Away

Let's sail away,
far beyond the sea,
where only the sounds,
of the waves
in our hearts will be.

We have so much to say,
so much to dream,
I'm so glad to have you back,
into my heart's love stream.

We will sing in the rain,
tap dance with the sunset,
and wash away,
the sorrow and pain,
like the very first day we met.

Lying on the sand,
every star above us
will witness at first hand,
our love without a second guess.

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You are my star

Your eyes are shining,
Like the stars in the night,
Bringing in the darkest hours,
To my heart a bright light.

I cannot get you out of my mind.
You are my star of the night,
I can see you with my eyes blind,
You are the love of my life.

In the middle of the night,
All I can think about is you.
Your heartbeat is mine,
I will always love you true.

Your love has healed my heart,
My hopes and my dreams,
You are my bright star,
Bringing light in my tears.

Copyright 2005
"Name me one heart that has not fallen in love, and I will name you a million hearts, that have stopped beating
in the name of love"

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In my heart so dear

I see the smile,
Glowing in your eyes,
Blooming like a flower in the spring,
Splashing like a wave in your face,
Sparkling like a crystal
Raindrop of tear.

I love every part of you,
In every special way,
My mind is so clear,
I love you so much,
You’re in my soul so dear,
The hidden jewel in my heart.

Take my heart in your palm,
Feel the beat of my love.
Without you my heart is standing
On the verge of tears,
‘Cause I have no one to turn to,
To share how my heart feels.

Without you,
My heart is feeling,
Like a lost ship in a raging storm,
Like a fading star far beyond,
The glimpse of this world.

Copyright 2007
"People are remembered not by the beauty of their looks, rather by the goodness of their hearts"

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To live is to love

So many endless nights,
I lay awake and cry.
And deep inside my heart I say,
Should I live or should I die?

To live is to love.
To dream and hug,
To laugh, smile and dance,
With love, all of the above.

My love for you,
Grows deeper every day.
And I say it is so great,
Isn’t love supposed to be this way?

I dream about you every night.
You are always in my heart,
All sweetness and light,
Even though we are far apart.

Copyright 2005
"If there was no heart, we would not be able to define between love and hate"

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Tired of Running

Early in the morning,
and I’m still on my feet,
walking alone in empty streets.
The rain is coming down hard
I can feel it in my bones,
I wish it were all over
I want to get her out of my mind,
and go home ‘cause I’m tired,
tired of running around.

I stand by the train tracks,
the rain behind me,
has washed away my steps.
I can hear sound; the train is coming,
and I’m all shaken.
I hope this time it will slow down,
and give me a chance to hang on,
all I need is to touch and hold on.

My heart is beating,
my hands are trembling,
I cannot hold and light a cigarette.
The time is near; I’m all through,
I’m not asleep, living a dream.
My eyes are burning me,
good thing it’s dark,
what am I gonna do
when the light comes?

Copyright 2005

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YES TO POETRY

NO TO WAR CONTESTS

The “World"
Would Be a Safer Place Today
If It Was Governed by a POET”!
Ted Kapsalis

Dear visitor,

I thank you very much in advance for your visit in my page www.poeticme.com Just for being here testifies,
that you have more than a passing interesting
in the achievement of dreams in your life.
It says to me that deep in you, you’re empathetic in poetry,
where the harmony of thought and heart
brings in the light some of most nostalgic and enjoyable
moments in life.

Therefore, if you’re in search for simple,
municipal and honest poetry that emanates from a simple heart,
then www.poeticme.com it is your page.

Sincerely,
Ted Kapsalis
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"The world would be
a much safer place to live,
if it was governed by a poet"!
By Ted Kapsalis

A Distinguished Member
International Society of Poets

"The Editors of The International Library of Poetry
is thrilled to inform you that your poetry was bestowed
the prestigious Editor's Choice Award because of your artistic
accomplishments and unique perspective--characteristics found
in the most noteworthy poetic works."
December, 2005

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POETS AWARD
July 22, 2007

Given for Outstanding
Achievement In Poetry By
The International Society Of Poets

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In recognition of your poetic achievement, you are now a member
of an exclusive group of the "Best Poets" from all around the world.
The International Society of Poets

From My Newly Released Book
"Simple Heart" Whispers Love Songs!
Review
By Ellen Tanner March
New York Best Seller Author

               Anyone who has has ever loved - and loved well - will find
something to appreciate in Ted Kapsalis' book of poems, Simple Heart.
Sensual love has inspired poets throughout time, and Kapsalis has a gift
for evoking the delights of such love in lively, accessible language.
Here we are told of the warmth of a smile, the thrill of a kiss,
the sensuous caress not only of touch but of words sweetly expressed,
and the yearning of a simple, loving heart:
"Unselfishly tonight I'll unlock the secrets/the devotion of my love/as the
world is watching/my heart shining like a star."

               But Kapsalis' simple heart is an unguarded one, too,
and like so many lovers before him he has known his share of betrayal and loss.
The pain is there in words edged with raw emotion, as
"with her lying eyes...she darkens my dreams of paradise".
Or of hopelessness, as he laments in the poem Tired of Running:
"Good things it's dark. What am I gonna do/when the light comes?"

               Simple, honest and evocative, this is poetry that speaks to the heart,
from the heart.