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Wishing On Andromeda
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Wishing On Andromeda |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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Wishing On Andromeda They don't come true. I mean, not ever. Try it, pick one at random, or carefully like I did. either way they don’t come true. Or maybe they do and there’s that distance thing, delay time even at the speed of light; make a serious wish on the Dog Star and it’s eight-point-seven years there, the same back, a lifetime of dog years before you know. Mine? Andromeda, a whole galaxy. Thought if I spread my odds across a few hundred million, maybe one would come through and I’d get it all in a night. Anyway, it won’t come true. Or maybe it’s happening now, I mean, for me, what some sloth wished, four million years ago. It feels like that. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
*laugh* Don't try so hard; just let the wish and desires flow calmly through you. For these things, distance is timeless. Besides, you still give good verse! *smile* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
If I did that, I might actually get it -- then I'd really be in trouble..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed There is a bit of whimsy mixed with the sad in this....made me want to say "you're cute!", and also give you a hug. As a girl I wished on stars every night...I think maybe now some are finally coming true.  you! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Woo-Hoo! Andromeda comes through for me -- and 3,199,999.997 years early! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
You so cute. loved this...lol, why wish on a star when you can wish on a galaxy...love the way yer mind works.  Instant karma's gonna get you. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Why limit yourself to Andromeda! Your chances improve when you wish upon several star systems!  --and remember! You must take care in what you wish for!--you just might get it! lol EA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
During a meteor storm a few years back, the stars were falling faster than I could wish... and believe me, I had lots to say. *S* I thought the cosmic forces were simply ignoring my requests... thanks for explaining the delay! LOL This is a beautiful mix of sadness and humor, my friend... a write I like very much. *S* |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Ratleader - you write some amazing writes, like this one... BC |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
wishing is like dreams... you never know when one will actually come true. nice pen though. dale |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Or maybe they do and there’s that distance thing, delay time even at the speed of light; This is quite a colorful combination dear Ed~ Sometimes it's enough that they simply were, in some form or another. Nicely done Sir~ |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Love the stars...and what they promise, great write. Jason |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This stayed so much on my mind yesterday... I had to pay it another visit. *S* It's even better with additional readings... even if it does leave me with less hope for my wishes. *S* |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
The stars will bring you all that you wish for.Beautifully done here. Crystal |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
LOL Ed, a falling star . . . try that next time hehe . . . made me smile actually xxoo |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Great write! Eric |
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