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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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More bright, of course, we knew we were Than generations past All time before us but a blur Dark ages gone at last. We simply were superior How could one not agree Minds prior just inferior World’s saviour we would be. Fine words we spoke, pure gems of gold Were treasures to be sure Discarding tarnished trinkets old We stomped them on the floor. Invented peace and love, you know To justice we gave birth It wasn’t all that long ago Our truth would save the earth. But lessons both through joy and strife Can teach us many things This classroom that is known as life Humility it brings. Experience bestowed its touch Here’s wisdom youth can glean I didn’t really know so much …When I was seventeen. 11/99 |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
So glad you brought this one back Denise, it is just wonderful!!! Boy can I relate to every word, and I'm going to show it to my sons (24 & 21) who seem to think, as I did at their age, that they know it all. What a great teacher life is....Thanks for sharing this. Bonnie |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Peace Baby - Peace !  'Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair ...' Oh, yes .... didn't we know it all ! Only to find out later ... that we didn't ! LOVE THIS ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Denise; This is a treasure of wisdom and truth. Isn't it a relief to know that we "don't know it all"?A wonderful poem, truly beautiful. Ellie P.S. Thank you so much for all the wonderfully encouraging responses to my poetry. I appreciate every word. Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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hehehe.....those were the days, weren't they girls? I'm glad you could all relate! Thinking back, I think I was more of a 'know-it-all' than my own kids...but the older I get the more I realize how little I actually do know. Thanks for reading and for your delightful replies! Denise |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Memories! Light the corners of my mind...wonderful Denise..make love not war!  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
All you need is love, all you need is love, all you need is love, love, all you need is love!  Thanks for reading and replying, Sharon! We had some great music back then too, didn't we? Denise |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Denise, I really enjoyed this one. I can sure relate...couldn't fool us back then, we knew it all! But....I agree, we had the greatest music. Glad you brought it back, full of wisdom and memories. Love, Marcy |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thanks Marcy! Glad you liked it! Denise |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Great Denise..............on reflection things do look a little different don't they. Regards Jon |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
Denise, wouldn't it be nice if we were half as smart and in control as we thought we were? Makes me laugh to think we were going to change the world (even if we did) when mostly we were stoned all the time...oh my! can anyone tell me where i stashed those cookies? bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Very well said, I enjoyed this: But lessons both through joy and strife Can teach us many things This classroom that is known as life Humility it brings |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
ok..so i was seventeen in the '80's!..but all the same..i think we all thought we knew it all at that age! and somehow the answers seemed easier to find at that time of life..i'd give anything to go back! but, alas...we must move on..! i really enjoyed this poem denise..and the joyous trip to the '70's!...and the fun rememberances of 17 .... thanks for sharing! dg ps..you guys did have some awesome music "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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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Jon- They sure do, don't they? Daniel- We sure did change the world, didn't we?! Stoned all the time? But I never inhaled, did you?.....hehehe....as for the cookies.....I ate them already!.....hehehe  Lakewalker - Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it! DG- The 70's?...you thought I was 17 in the 70's? You've made my day!  Thanks so much everyone for reading and for such delightful replies! Denise |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Well, you may not have known it all at seventeen, but I sure did! LOL, just kidding. One of my memories of high school is remembering how, at the end of each year, I would think how smart I was. Then at the end of the following year, I'd realize just how stupid I had really been. Geez, just wait 'til I get older and older. Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
well..it was mid thru late '60's.. right?! 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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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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I guess seventeen is the same for everyone, no matter when they go through it! Thanks, Elizabeth! Yep! 1968, to be exact, DG! My, how time flies! Unbelievable! Denise |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Ah yes, remembering back when I thought I knew it all! LMBO! But I knew it all by the age of 15 and realized at the age of twentyone, I din't know JACK, and I'm still learning and stumbling through life many years later! Hehe.... Thanks for the smile Denise....I sure needed one this evening! ~Sheri |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Ahhh, to be young again (on second thought, maybe not. *grin*) I like your poem very much!...chanson~ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Irie and Chanson for reading and for your lovely replies! I'm glad you enjoyed it and could relate to it! Denise |
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