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Beating pens into plow shares
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Beating pens into plow shares |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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Beating Pens into Plow Shares I’d often imagined I was saying something while I wrote That the ink I spread across the page Welled up from the depths Where weighty matters sink And come to rest In reality, ink is what it is And does what it does Which, for me, is transcribing words Across this white plain A skaters’ lines and whorls On a snow covered pond Words, that while they may make sense Make very little difference I’d like to blame the pen For not having the weight or heart To break through the surface To where the truth of it lives So, like the water strider I’ll content myself with two dimensions And continue to walk across the surface Of my own reflection Unable, or unwilling to dive deeper Into what lies beyond |
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Greeneyes  
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
hi sir, have really missed reading your fine words, so good to see ya...  ~~**~~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Wow Ed, what a treat to read you again. Thought provoking write here sir. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"Words, that while they may make sense Make very little difference" This was a terrific write, Ed. Good to read you again (p.s. I always wondered if you ever won that election  M |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
We just don't know, now do we? What effect, if any, our words may have upon another... If you'd stuck with bowling or decoupage, chances are I wouldn't know ya though.  I still hear your voice when I read you... and this? "So, like the water strider I’ll content myself with two dimensions And continue to walk across the surface Of my own reflection Unable, or unwilling to dive deeper Into what lies beyond" Reminded me so much of one of my favorite movies (To Die For) and the eventual grave of Nicole Kidman's character. (If you've seen the movie, then you know full well how appropriate that is--if you haven't? Well then, you and Brian must rent it, okay?)  It's soooooooo good to "hear" you again. Thank you for this and all that you do, "Uncle Yeti". (That reminds me--I think my mini-me has something to share with you too--even my kids love this guy folks!)  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...do you know how very graceful the water strider is? I do! It's good to see you.  |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
I've missed reading you... it's good to have you home again. Lady Élan ~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Wranx! This is your first 'game' in some time and you hit the philosophically poetic ball right out of the park! I am reminded of just how much I have missed your writing! I am saving this beauty in case I have another long wait for another offering of your illustrious ink spill!  Giving you a warm, welcome-back hug, Linda |
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BBGrrl Member
since 2007-07-17
Posts 181BC, Canada |
I’d like to blame the pen For not having the weight or heart To break through the surface To where the truth of it lives So, like the water strider I’ll content myself with two dimensions And continue to walk across the surface Of my own reflection Unable, or unwilling to dive deeper Into what lies beyond Stunning. What a delight to read. Your water strider is so apt. |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
god, I've missed reading you~ ~hugs ~beLLe |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ah, the elusive reclusive poet wranx! bonjour mon ami! water striders only need to touch down on the highlights same as you |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Thanks all for the look-see I've missed youse guys too Y'all behave yeseffs, y'heah |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
wranx, I have missed you quandries and poetry. Indeed, it's a pleasure to read your writing once again! Thank you! miscellanea "In reality, ink is what it is And does what it does" ink, a precurser to expression, as strings or air are to music? idk... Many times, I don't know what I'm feeling until I write. Do the words make a difference? A momentary difference for sure, but some linger into tapestries of living. (i.e. My grandmother always used to leave us words of wisdom like: "a stitch in time saves nine", "waste not want not", "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride", etc.) I find actions sometimes are built upon such phrases. Yep. Words can make a difference. Thank you once again for your poem. I'm sending it straight to my library. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Howdy Wranx. I've read many, but not so many responses, so here is one. Your definitions suited me well, since that is how I am and feel about writing...the flow, the smell of the ink and paper singly, then mingled; the scritch of nib against fibers impregnating paper with fine Indian ink in the subtle sweat gland pores in the body of work. But then you lost me, stating 2 dimensions?! At the very least, three my brother, as the imprint on the opposite side should count for something, if not mere pressure not to mention emotion. Yet also is found Time, that oddling 4th D....when and at what emotional time (tick tick tock) we penned, wrote, emote our wandering meanders. Howsoever, emphatically described, my friend, and thank you for the reminder. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
some things..like the river and our perceptions..are always changing... good to read you bro... god to know the winter didn't get you and nor did the floods.. always a pleasure..always an education to read you... |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most superb 'write'! serious, long-sustained applause!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I keep copying lines... and expanding to include more... and more... and realized I was repeating your poem to you. *S* Sometimes, an honest look at our own reflection is the hardest thing to take, much less to write... You stride with grace, but never ever lack depth. *S* And it is SO good to dive into your words once again!! |
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