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Out Of Alignment in Newark, Arkansas
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Out Of Alignment in Newark, Arkansas |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced 
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A big city girl like me has no business here among the cows and cornfields and I feel a little queer.  Maybe I can get a job harvesting this year, the people are friendly enough, but I have no business here.  There ain't too much to City Hall, the police department right next door, haven't seen a cop at all, guess folks don't mind bein' poor. I married into the family, though I love, I fear a big city girl like me has no business here.  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dixie...I loved seeing those photos. Change isn't easy, but you can make it what ever you want it to be, just being you. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie, thank you for sharing those photos ~ especially your wedding photo! May your life together be as happy as you both look in that pic! You make a lovely looking couple! I said a little wedding prayer for the two of you!  You have had a lot of big changes in your life ~ and in a short period of time. It often takes awhile to become acclimatized to new life situations and to get yourself into 'alignment' with them. Best of luck to the both of you!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie, thank you for sharing those photos ~ especially your wedding photo! May your life together be as happy as you both look in that pic! You make a lovely looking couple! I said a little wedding prayer for the two of you! You have had a lot of big changes in your life ~ and in a short period of time. It often takes awhile to become acclimatized to new life situations and to get yourself into 'alignment' with them. Best of luck to the both of you! Linda |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Dixie I haven't read your words for a while. I love the element of humour in this although I know you're three quarters serious.. A sense of humour can get you through a lot in this life. Maybe that will keep you from missing the city too much......(smile)... Eric |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I don't know ... but, it sure as hell looks a lot better to me than Newark, N.J. ! best of luck in your 'new life' attempt! I for one, chose to permanently trade cities for farms, fields, and forests a long time ago. interesting images!! |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
(: -Juju |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Passing shadows, I never knew you were from the city. Arkansas is a lovely state, full of kind, friendly people. I've worked the a lot in the past. This is a great picture, poem combination. Love Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (02-08-2009 08:31 PM).] |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I just love the irony of your "having no business here." I am from Arkansas, and it is forever a place of serenity. When I last visited, I got up to see what the rush hour was like. There was just me and the quiet, empty road. This is a fine poem, and the graphics add so much to the enjoyment! Thanks, art |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. I can think of worst places . . . Beats jail . . . , |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
well passing, ...at least you have one of them thar motorized vehicles in your part of the state...smiles from further down south ...my view of Arkansas formed when my grandfather told me (after the song Wolverton Mountain came out) that he knew Clifton Clowers and he surely didn't have a pretty young daughter...for those of you familiar with the lyrics, nothing says home like personally knowing folks in a country-western song...  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
opposites...I hate the bigger cities. I would take a walk on a dirt road over 4 lanes of traffic any day of the week!! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Dixie, you have got a great opportunity to enrich your life in a new way. I'd watch the clouds move for hours and oh, the night sky, so vast and open, not light polluted. What wonder! In simplifying our lives there is true evolution. And you have love. Savor every moment of your freedom to BE. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures along with your heartfelt words. Love, Margherita  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'm glad you all enjoyed my little poem about my surroundings which I have to laugh about sometimes to keep me from going crazy. I sometimes feel like I'm in Mayberry or living back home with the Beverly Hillbillies. But it's all in the attitude I guess. Though Pensacola wasn't really a big city, it is compared to this place. The beach...I wonder if I will ever feel it on my toes again. Thank you each for your encouraging comments! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Margherita, you are right about the night sky! I've never seen it like this before! It is quite a beauty! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've lived in both worlds... and while I know the change is drastic, I also know you and know you'll find a way to bloom where you are planted... whereever that might be. *S* The photos are great... thanks for sharing your wedding picture! *S* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I have a feeling that is will grow on you and you will eventually have a hard time leaving it. Open nature and life in it's complexity of simpleness have a way of finding a path to most hearts that are willing to really see what is in front of them. Hope to see some inspiration in writing when you start seeing it all.... perhaps starting with that open sky at night. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I adore your vision of poerty in this poem, no doubt it will inspire me...Thanks for the acccurate and beautiful work. yann |
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