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Wikket Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 340Santa Clara, CA USA 
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As I walked down the street Sunlight glinting in my eyes I took no notice Of all those passing by In their cars, on the sidewalk, Or skating through the street I took no notice Of those people I wouldn't meet And as I walked through the glen, Through the wide open space I didn't take notice And proceeded on, post-haste Racing around the town With no warning, I stumbled As the enormous blue bus, before my eyes, did rumble Death had just knocked He now knew I was listening And his gift was right there On the sidewalk square, glistening A little green marble Soon picked up by a man Who said," I'm so sorry ma'am, This was left by my son." I knelt down to the boy Who couldn't have known The treasure he had given With this marble he'd thrown I put out my hand He then put out one too And with a solemn handshake The couple withdrew This gigantic world All crowded and cluttered Was filled with new mysteries That before, hadn't mattered So from then on I smiled At every passer by Locking eyes for an instant And then walking on by Death can come in an instant And we all should take notice That the smallest gesture Could put our lives back in focus --------------- Hey everyone...I know I've been away for a long time. Work Work Work...I'm consumed by it! But, I still read most of your work, even though I really have no time to reply--I apologize. Hopefully, the future will give me some breaks. Take Care Everyone, Jamie   |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Hey! Welcome back (even though i'm new and don't remember you  ) You tell a great story in this poem, I reallyliked it! |
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allan Senior Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 620On the road |
Yes I loved this one. those magical moments that come along now and then to bring ourselves back in focus - that daily life is a miracle that we do get too lazy to see, that those people ARE worth anotther look and probably even a friendship, hug... I love that feeling of awaking from a dream and realising how wonderful it is to be alive.... Beautifully created! And I really liked the inclusion of a glen in your poem Wikket! (being a Scot myself)... |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Welcome Wikket Ah yes I remember you well. How's things? I See you havn't lost your touch then,great story,great moral,great to read you again. Jon |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
wikket: this is so true..how we go about our daily lives just breathing and not realizing how thats not enough..its necessary to be aware of whats around us if we are to truly live.. great story, well written dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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Wikket Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 340Santa Clara, CA USA |
Thank you LakeWalker, Allan 'The Scott', Jon, and dg--I'm glad you liket it! Jon, I remember you too, and I do read your poems quite often even though I really never get the time to comment. Your poetry is very deep and pure...you have much talent! Keep it up!Allan...alas...poor Jamie is an Irish lass, but I still like your word 'glen.' Thanks for your comments! |
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Lady Lost Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 470 |
What an awesome poem...all I have to say is more more more!!! ...beth You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore |
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