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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704
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What am I but a thing to judge? A thing for people to poke sharp faces at and say 'you should...' How can I live outside of judgement, who am I away from what 'they' think? Do we ever exist in quiet places with no one watching us? An ostrich may think so but I do not These shards of opinion slice me, cruelly knife me I need an empty hole, the dirt of deafness but I hear too loudly for in the hearing I find my definition I find myself For what are we really without the voices of others speaking through our life? 29.9.99 KM |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Indeed, we are reflections of the thoughts others have about us. 'Tis so until you realize that those voices should mean little enough to you. It is your decision of whether you will live under the judgement of others or live for your judgement of yourself. Nice to hear from you my friend, though I hope next time is with more pleasant tidings. ------------------ Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Oh how I wish my arms could reach across the oceans that seperate us. Imagine it anyway my star. I agree with Scott, in that while we often allow other's thoughts to influence who we are and how we act, we answer in truth only to ourselves. "You are the only one who has to get up every morning and be ok with the reflection of who you are in the mirror." The only justification required is to ourselves. Hugs my bright star, though you feel dim now, you are still blinding to me. Chris |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Dream - it's kind of a existentialist thing. If there's no one to judge or witness then do our actions even exist? What is experience? Is it valid for its own sake or made valid by the reactions of others? At the moment, though - who cares! Thanks for your support, my friend.  My Chris - how happy I am to imagine that!!! Sigh. It's a difficult thing. Right now. I'm offending one of my closest dearest friends. How to breach the gap? Thankyou, my dear. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Goodnight my star, may your day become brighter. Remember: If a person is truly your friend, then they will accept you for the things that you aren't, just as much as for the things that you are. To help get you through your day! Love Chris [This message has been edited by Christopher (edited 09-29-1999).] |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
How can I not smile, with all of those yellow faces staring at me?! You are so sweet and wonderful!!!!! heheh, I guess you win the smile fight... K |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Severn: I guess having read to the end about the reason behind the post...friends do understand that we all say harsh or maybe say something that doesn't come out quite right...not really sure what the issue was here but take heart, things will calm down and then maybe you can talk things through without emotion clouding everything...I've got my fingers crossed for you and at least I know you're smiling and who wouldn't be...all those lovely little faces.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is great Severn, enjoyed the read ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
severn, I've thought those thoughts many times in fact I still think them. Enjoyed the poem. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Severn, I find this to be one of your better pieces. There is no one to judge us but our own consciousness, and God [if you believe in a higher authority]. We allow others to judge us and have superiority because we are human, and have followed social dicta, i.e., the strong shall survive [but the meek shall inherit the earth]. Thank you for giving me some philosophical thinking this morning. I enjoy your work, as always. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
thought provoking work Severn which I enjoyed very much....alot of good wisdom in the replys above..... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Severn, nicely done |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Rainbow - thanks for the encouragement and hugs back! angel - thanks! seymour - your praise is ever welcome!! sunshine - wow! What a compliment - thanks sunshine - you've brightened my day. Pepper - I agree - lots of great wisdom hoot - ta muchly, my friend!!!! |
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