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Twenty or Less...#12 |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
These memories Packed away and dusty Defy forgetfulness Even time When we love (Copyright 2001 by: MARK V SHELDON) "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
I like it Mark, past mistakes are forgoten, so are past loves. Do not fear going forward slowly, |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Nothing like stopping time for all of the right things... this is very, very good... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yes..very very good... I enjoyed a great deal |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thanks, Dan, very much for the read and response, but (no offense, please...) I will respectfully have to vehemently disagree with you: past mistakes should NEVER be forgotten; rather, placed into perspective and learned from. And as to past loves... most DEFINITELY NEVER forgotten; rather, appreciated and cherished as fond memories of one's life and understood to be parts of what constitutes the whole of one's self. Sunshine, thank you very much for your kind words. Indeed, when paused in "the right moments", one can become all "for a brief infinity"... Ron, thank you too for your comments. I'm still experimenting with this new format and style... -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
To me, this says that love is impossible to forget, even when we try. And as you say, it is good to learn from everything, and hold close the good parts. Sandra |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Sandra, that's my strongest impression... -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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Mishtheelf Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 68 |
I got a slightly different first impression of this. It seemed, to me, to describe that odd phenomenon of recalling the most obscure and apparently meaningless things when in the company of one you love, especially if the memories are mutual. A re-reading also revealed another interpretation, but that was my first thought. I enjoyed this very much.  Ted |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Well, Ted... I don't think that those things are meaningless, necessarily, since they were obviously retained for a reason, but I do know what you mean. Interesting take... -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
I agree with you Mark. But in the short term of making love maybe it's best to set those thoughts aside temperialy. Do not fear going forward slowly, |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Past mistakes help us to learn and grow. Past loves prepare us to love again with more understanding. *sigh* I like this poem and the way it spoke to me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
True Dan, but really depending on what exactly those memories are... sometimes they're really funny or come across as extremely cute and add to the present experience, helping two to bond even closer... Startime, I agree. I'm glad this poem resonated with you. Thanks for the read and reply. -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Aahhh..for (sentimental) reasons I will remember this one. As it is true in all things passionate. We shall not forget! Lovely. I really like this style. It provokes more thought. Sincerely, Rwood |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, Rwood... sometimes it's exactly the "little insignificant things" which contain the deepest significance, perhaps not in and of themselves, but in the thoughts and realization which they cause to surface... -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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Mishtheelf Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 68 |
Notice I said "apparently" meaningless ^_~ I put a lot of stock in the little things too, yupyup. Ted |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Nice poem here, Mark. Sauni Sauni :) |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
You shure did, Ted, and I'm glad to hear that you do, so you know what I mean then... Thank you Saunni for stopping by and considering. -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
look what i found... i have a soft spot for short poems and this really says a lot...i treasure memories and its reassuring to find a fellow poet attach such great significance to them too |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
faterider: thanks for the "excavation"! Glad you can relate. This series of poems is all about brevity (hence the name "Twenty Or Less..."). Keep your eye out for more... -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
very nice Mark. I do admire this ability you have of saying so much in so few words. this piece says to me that when love touches a person or even a thing in our life, it goes forever to our "archives". |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Nothing like a good memory to defy forgetfulness [URL=http://members.home.net/excalibur2501/Interloper.htm[/URL] |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Constance: thank you. I'm still practicing with this format... Very accurate interpretation. Interloper: you got that right! And the stronger the experience (usually), the stronger the memory... -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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