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The Fragile Knowing Of Before
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The Fragile Knowing Of Before |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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Sitting high up on a balcony overlooking Biscayne Bay, some cosmic winds shook time’s curtains and the shimmer made me sway; for a moment I was floating, looking down on fire’s light where a dancing shaman struggled to chase away the night; it almost looked like Stonehenge, the stars were bright and clear, the chanted prayer had urgency with roots entwined in fear; I turned to the horizon where the stars dimmed into blue as time slipped back to present, and my heart reached out for you. Will we cross in future lifetimes? I know we’ve touched in lives before; knowing’s small consolation as I wait outside the door. ©2004 by icebox [This message has been edited by icebox (12-05-2004 04:54 PM).] |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
All we have to do is want, to be sure it will not happen.....or so it seems to me at this moment. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"as time slipped back into the present, and my heart reached out for you. Will we cross in other lifetimes? I know we’ve touched in lives before; knowing’s small consolation as I wait outside the door." Refrains from 'Somewhere in Time' played in my mind as I read this.. yes, we do meet again in each lifetime. Or so I believe.. Much enjoyed the read and the thoughts sir. ~ Let peace begin with me... ~ |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
always a pleasure for your wisdom and knowledge |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox To be able to move back and forth in time must be a blessing, and yes, fragile.  |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
yes,i do believe this too |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
There is something in this that makes me wanna twirl--nekkid.  You continue to shed your light, m'friend.  |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Very deep write...  Also, just wondering because of your reference to Biscayne Bay, do you live in Florida?  ~Alli~ Happy Holidays! |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
I guess he dances for all of us. Nice! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Thank you all for your time and comments. James_A_Fraser ~ I too hold a version of this Taoist belief, but I also believe that we should define our goals and desires if for no other reason than the understanding it brings. What I found (for me) was that I had to stop demanding that life follow the paths I choose for it. Enchantress ~ *laugh* The trick always is to recognize companions (and adversaries) through the veils and costume changes of time. MGROVES ~ Thank you for reading and taking time to comment. Martie ~ *smile* My dear friend, sometimes it is a blessing, sometimes a curse. inkedgoddess ~ I think it is easy to believe in the echoes of time. serenity blaze ~ *grin* Is this a planned event for which I could schedule a plane ride??? *Alli4000* ~ *smile* No, I do not live in Florida. I was staying at a hotel on the Miami River when the archaeological excavation at land’s end where the river empties into the Bay was being argued in the courts. From the balcony of my room I could look down on the dig. This is a recounting of what I experienced one very early restless morning. wranx ~ Perhaps all the dancers through time have built up a small credit for us to use. It worries me that we are now withdrawing more than we replace. |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
I don't, actually. I believe we can create most of our own outcomes, and the biggest balancing factor is, all those other folks trying to create theirs. There's fate, karma if you will, but its role is much overrated. On the other hand, this poem brought to mind a part of my life in which things certainly seem to go that way.... ~~J |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
icebox With nimble symboles you dance your dance. Perhaps you will another chance. Enjoyed |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I've oft thought and pondered this...and believe you are most certainly right. Enjoyed |
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