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shadow974
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0 posted 2001-07-14 05:38 PM


                          
                          Yes / No
        
In the interim
Of yes and no
There lies the gray land
Of maybe so and I don’t know


This gray frustrating land
Brings perspiration
To many a hand.

Decisions, decisions
So much to know
In between yes and no.

Decisiveness is the seed
Of those who wish to grow.

In the land of maybe so
And I don’t know
Lie many dreams
That were lost
And failed to grow.
    

Do not fear going forward slowly,
Fear only standing still.

© Copyright 2001 Daniel Owens - All Rights Reserved
MARK V SHELDON
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1 posted 2001-07-14 05:42 PM


Good points to consider, Daniel.  Beyond decision, however, is action.  With that final ingredient, the future can be carved, many-a-time by the individual.

-MVS

"If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn."

"Everyone can hear;  few can listen."

MyEnchanted_Melody
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across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.
2 posted 2001-07-14 06:24 PM



Decisions, decisions
So much to know
In between yes and no.

================

True......so true........
Such wisdom and expressed so wonderfully

Thank you....
******************************


It's only me.......only me
I hope that would suffice eternally

{{to cross a sea of wonder, and hold close at heart all dreams}}

Janet Marie
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3 posted 2001-07-14 06:25 PM


this is a cool write...
I liked the references to the shades of gray...and your rhyme flow as well...
making a decision is often a gray area for me..
interesting spin on these thoughts
well done poet sir
jm

Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me the light

shadow974
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4 posted 2001-07-14 07:42 PM


Thanks, Mark, MyEnchanted-Melody and Janet. Wouldn't be nice if everthing was cyristal clear in life with no difficult descions. I usually toss it back and forth wieghing each option and then I go with what I feel is best. Some cannot do this. They can't commit to Yes or No.

Do not fear going forward slowly,
Fear only standing still.

[This message has been edited by shadow974 (edited 07-14-2001).]

VAS
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5 posted 2001-07-15 11:44 AM


okay
what's up here
have you been reading my thoughts?
are you the shadow that follows my very conundrums with dogged absolute?

no fair!!!


too good, you!


wayoutwalt
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6 posted 2001-07-15 05:14 PM


yuh and nuh!
shadow974
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7 posted 2001-07-15 06:57 PM


Who knows, The shadow knows!

Do not fear going forward slowly,
Fear only standing still.

Lone Wolf
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8 posted 2001-07-15 09:33 PM


Very profound work, Shadow.  

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

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9 posted 2001-08-06 12:10 PM


the title pulled me in and i am glad i read this...i especially liked the last verse...yup, one must take initative or he will live to regret his missed opportunities...thank you
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