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Honeybunch
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0 posted 2008-12-31 08:14 AM


How fragile the edge of this life and times
to crumble at thoughts of needs and desires
and drop the people from stability
into the arms of possibility.  

And in those depths of possibility
there’s a view past normality
and the vision lands for a fraction or more
on what can be that was never before.

But to hold that vision forever in mind
blinds men and women to this life and times
and imposes a walk unsteady and slow
until the heart no longer grows.

So climbs a woman, you, me, and all
back up from a need, desire, and more
till bruised and battered we again stand
firm and upright upon the land.

The edge, the edge, I know how it calls
all who desire the “not ere before”  
and I mourn that fall weightless and free
into the arms of possibility!  

Helen / 31 December 2008



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suthern
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1 posted 2008-12-31 10:46 AM


This is most excellent... and so very true!!! *S* Those glorious possibilities sometimes do blind us to reality... but a life without them is simply in wait of knowing them again. *S*
Honeybunch
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2 posted 2008-12-31 10:58 AM


  And what you say is so very true.  I was going to end up with the "fall, fall again" but I think I've learnt the merits of standing tall - yeah, so I say!

Thanks!
Helen

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3 posted 2009-01-01 12:54 PM


Wishing you a year filled with new heights, and possibilities.

Merry New Year Helen!
You've been missed!

Alison
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4 posted 2009-01-01 08:53 PM


Helen,

You are my 'Poet of the Day' - I am in love with what you are writing.  This is so true and understated in its message; which, to me, makes it that much more powerful.  Thank you for writing and sharing.

Alison

Marchmadness
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5 posted 2009-01-03 10:07 PM


I like the idea of falling into the arms of possibility though for me that could mean many diffferent things.
                                  Ida

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2009-01-04 04:49 AM


Honey, to my mind, you always stand tall!

Keep on climbing throughout the coming new year!

Love and a warm hug,
Linda

Honeybunch
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7 posted 2009-01-04 01:43 PM


Thank you all so very much.  I've been away for a few days but all good things must come to an end (so they say) and it's back to work and normality tomorrow.  

Wishing you all a very happy New Year.

Helen

steavenr
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8 posted 2009-01-04 10:43 PM


nice, thought-provoking write...a welcome view of possibility...loved your word choice of normality
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