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Optimism vs. Cynicism
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Optimism vs. Cynicism |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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Optimism vs. Cynicism Eager fools, we pick the rose careless hands tight hoping we won't bleed as thorns sink skin pierced. The choice lies in the wield that wraps the bandage and smells the blush vine with eyes closed nourishing this fragile beauty to grow life in the garden again; To one who, with open eyes squeezes the wound red to drip the pluck of petals painfully one by one shallow on their grave. By Melissa Long-Monette Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
Must I choose one? I pick neither. Good poem Mel, good thoughts. I know my reply is kind of bland, but I've gotten used to good poetry from you  insanity is not a crime |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
heh Tonight I'm kinda leaning towards cynicism  yeah like that should surprise anyone...and yanno what? this is actually sort of an optimistic one from me in a loooong time...so maybe I'm just having trouble deciding afterall Melissa Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smiling at Melissa--leaning toward cynicism. just a little bit.  But who can blame ya? (I guess that means I am too.)  So...I'm ready for round two--how about you? |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Perhaps the true answer is the rose is a deceiver and there are certainly far more beautiful, trusting flowers elsewhere in the garden, perhaps the hydrangeas with their various honest complexions or the iris with its sanctity! (big hugggssssssss) Though I love all flowers, the rose has never necessarily been one of my favorites simply because its hard to handle, God Bless You, this is a very thoughtful piece, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Melissa, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Great write Melissa you and your muse are on a tear and l#vin it |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
*bump |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Melissa, Although your writings in the groove It's the subject I behoove. LOL  |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I still find it amazing when I think back to some of the first posts of yours I read and then come to those of now. They were good then but now they hold an enhancment of growth that you should be proud of. I know, this could sort of tumble the arm of cynicism if you were to lean towards the optimism in it but I have no doubt that you will travel no mind path that you do not feel like traveling. Wonderful write. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Melissa...I absolutely love this... and, tonight?...I choose optimism. Hugs,  ~Vicky "My friends are my estate." ~Emily Dickinson [This message has been edited by vlraynes (08-26-2003 04:28 AM).] |
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