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nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

0 posted 2012-05-17 06:43 AM

Seamless

There was a time when all was lost and poets set me free,
but learning came the hard way, "I need to count on me".

And so it has been long traversed, this life that often bends,
I sit here thinking of it all and thanking many friends.

This all seems precious to me here, past days and those of now,
stopping all "the wondering" to co-exist somehow.

With days that come and those that go, seamless as they're "sown" ,
I'm quilted in a life for now, contented with what is known.

This aging sometimes takes  a toll, while filling up the mind.
Self- talking's need to feel secure sets up each moments find.

And though my rhyming here might  be a little forced to some,
it came this morning streaming through...and forced me to  succumb.

M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2012-05-17 08:00 AM

Forced? Didn't sound that way to me. About aging. It takes a while to catch on to what is happening. Then you forget it and have to catch on again. Heh.Heh.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

2 posted 2012-05-17 09:09 AM

Nodding with you. This kind of epiphany led me to the realization that if I am to count on myself, I need to take care of myself.

and smile, yes'm. Still taking babysteps, and still falling down in the process.

But? What else is there to do?

Startime1955
Senior Member

since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

3 posted 2012-05-17 09:42 AM

This poem flowed perfectly...it also told me the importance of taking care of me and becoming content with where I am...Wonderful writing and a joy to read...*HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

[This message has been edited by Startime1955 (05-17-2012 10:42 AM).]

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2012-05-17 03:19 PM

I sense a calmness and acceptence here, Maureen. I have been on the same path myself. Aging is not easy but I think we come to a point where we realize that we just have to accept it. I guess it's better than the alternative.
Ida

Juju
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since 2003-12-29

Posts 3429
In your dreams

5 posted 2012-05-17 04:40 PM

Sometimes what feels forced, really is emotional vrs poetic flow...

I enjoyed this piece.

-Juju

-"So you found a girl
Who thinks really deep thoughts
What's so amazing about really deep thoughts " Silent all these Years, Tori Amos

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2012-05-18 02:09 AM

Nice...James

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

7 posted 2012-05-19 05:23 AM

The meaning and mellow theme meant more to me than any forced rhyme.
Very very nicely put Maureen, I could not disagree with any line of thought here.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

ebonygirl
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since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

8 posted 2012-05-19 04:05 PM

Wow, still learning too. Enjoyed,
ms. e

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

9 posted 2012-05-20 07:54 AM

JerryPat2, thank you for the visit...about aging, you always think you are younger than you are, and at some point you have to accept the truth and do the best you can with whatever you have and are.

serenity, I agree and taking care of ones' self is what I am trying to do. I am finished with the last 10 years and looking forward to each day as it comes! No promises, just doing the best I can

Startime1955, it took me awhile to realize that being content starts with "me". Thank you for stopping by.

Ida, yes, I am trying to remain calm and accepting now because the past has worn me out trying to make things happen that weren't in the cards

Juju, nice to be reading you again...hope life is treating you well. Thanks for reading and responding.

Thank you JamesM.

E, I thought it was about time to realize where I am and where I am going in this life.

ebonygirl, I think each day brings new learning whether we want it or not.

Thanks everyone...my poetic thoughts are slow in coming lately!

M

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

10 posted 2012-06-04 01:58 PM

I'm quilted in a life for now, contented with what is known.

Contentment looks good on you, M! I like this very much and am happy for you!!

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

11 posted 2012-06-04 10:08 PM

Ah, M, my friend . . . just be thankful to have reached the age, of age, and mosey on ...
it hurts to run anymore... I know!

j.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

12 posted 2012-06-05 05:03 AM

It's fantastic that you "succumbed", dear Maureen. It's good to read your wise words.

This is most beautifully written.

Margherita

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

13 posted 2012-06-05 06:47 AM

Thanks Friends, I am on my last day of school and am Sooo looking forward to a relaxing summer where I can do what I want, when I want and IF I want.

I am trying to simplify my life and rid of all the excesses that for some reason we try so hard to reward ourselves with when younger.

Thanks again, and I hope everyone has a healthy and contented year ahead.

Maureen

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