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Chasing Echoes
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Chasing Echoes |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
The crossroads is a choice Each with a voice Beckoning decision Of division From futures foregone A point of no return From which we must learn To live a chosen life Free from the strife Of “What ifs?” bygone Regret Chasing echoes Of the ghosts For that which never was "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Andrew, This is an odd little poem. Of course "What ifs" are never worth the trouble. Bobby |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
The crossroads is a choice sometimes it's not I know Love you Andy |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Robert... That's pretty much the message. Once the choice is made, "what ifs" just aren't worth considering. They're a waste of time... like chasing ghosts. They're totally unsubstantial. Thanks for looking in. Lady Shadow... I think there is always a choice... its just sometimes there's NO WAY you would choose otherwise. I hope your choices are taking you where you want to be. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
wise words (and enjoyably in one of your poems) ...a double benefit |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Poignant and perfectly expressed...I love your style in this....and if only you knew how much I relate to your words right now, but it's only a vexation to the soul to dwell on the 'what ifs'...so I let go... |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Steavenr & Honeybee... thanks for the read and write. Your replies are the coin of the realm. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
You're right, 'what ifs' never took me anywhere, except to dreamland. Good to see you Andrew. Is all well with you and your family? Munda |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Wise and thought provoking. I love this kind of stuff. I liked it very much. |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This was nice. It reminded me of a poem by Wordsworth. I wish I could remember the title. I guess you are in good company. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Munda: It is so nice to be seen by one such as you. Yes, it has been some time since I’ve posted… 5 years? As for the family… all is well. The wife and I are living the live of parents to two teenage girls in highschool. So you can imagine the good and bad of it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Thanks for asking. Chalmette Guy: Glad I could offer such. Sir Brinkman: Such high praise for this lowly poet. Your words are the coin of the realm and I accept in appreciation. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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