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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Suppose you were told only one day remains: the straws have been drawn - fate's calling your name.... Whose touch would you long for, whose face would you hold? What door would you open, what beauty enfold? What echoes would color the fade of your hours? What deeds would embellish the ebb of your powers? The noise and the silence would meld into one; you'd yearn to reverse the diminishing sun. You'd strip all deceptions, all semblance of pride, your soul would be naked with nothing to hide. The book of your past you would take from the shelf, you'd ponder the worth you had left of yourself. Regrets would assail you - the chances you missed. You'd pack sheer delights in the folds of love's kiss. You'd wish you had counted each step of the way; you'd cry for the words that you never will say. You'd hear all the music, forgive all the pain. If you had been told only one day remained.... |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Larry this is awesome and very thought provoking, especially as I am reading it on my birthday, and have cause to consider my past & future. Thank you for sharing these meaningful quandries & inquiries! David No Better Place do I know Than where Hearts knit as one, For in that grand experience, The Better ALL become. God Bless us All!!! |
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Wesley the Blue Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 426Forest Lake, MN, USA |
wow.... this is an incredible piece. I absolutely loved it. Keith every day is a new day with which we can change the world |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
Lary.... What a perfectly amazing poem.....so thought provoking.....I love it. Best |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Thank you David! It made me consider things as I wrote it...and I hope I can use it to remind myself of what's really important *g*... Thank you, Keith - I'm happy you enjoyed it! And thanks, Best! It's nice to know it has a meaning for others.... Thanks for the comments! Lary |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
I had to give this a bump because it really affected me. It says so many things...but mostly that we should savour every day as if it were or last.....then we would have no regrets.....again, a wonderful Job! Best |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
DY-NO-MITE!!!....as usual.  the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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wandering Member
since 2001-01-21
Posts 92 |
This really makes you think...got my wheels turning...wondering...thanks for the thought provoking read lost in thought, found in words. wanderer |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Very truthful, and powerful message. One never knows what the morrow may bring. Live today so there will less regrets tomorrow, a lessen worth learning. |
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DawnG 
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
This is incredible. Thank you for the reminder that life is too short so we should live it to the fullest. Dawn |
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Suzanne Arlene Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 377Ontario, Canada |
Now that wa snice and thought provoking i liked that one |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Wow, this was so amazing. I loved every word of it. One of the few poems that caught my breath......beautifully written!  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I'm in love with my shadow I admire it daily |
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Wobbly Head Bob Member
since 2000-05-15
Posts 299Virginia, USA |
Awesome flow, I like structure scheme and rhyme, and absolutely loved this. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Hope you don't get tired of being told how well you write, because it looks like we're going to keep saying it as long as you keep posting. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
You'd hear all the music, forgive all the pain. If you had been told only one day remained.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yes, if we knew the time, we would take a second look at what is real and what will remain. Really good poem. Deb |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Hiya Best - thanks for the bump *g*! Yo Pegasus! You're a source of delight! Hello Wanderer - it made me think, too! Thanks, Songbird - at times it's hard to remember this... Hi Dawn and Suzanne - I'm so glad it's meaningful... DD, love your reaction - means a lot! Thanks Bob! What a nice compliment! Marilyn, you're such a sweetie...! Thanks, Deb - I guess some will know, others will not....being prepared isn't something we're taught... Thanks so much for your wonderful responses! Lary |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
Beautiful........and so very very true. We need to remember that. You've captured this wonderfully. Am saving! Really enjoying your writing! To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Very touching. If did have a clue, I'd like to see my wife of 30 + years. She is my life. Good one. Melton |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Thank you my dear sweet poet. This is not only a metered perfect poem with rhyme and flow but the message is certainly extremely needed. Thank you for posting this. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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