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Chasing A Thought
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Chasing A Thought ~*Marge Tindal*~ I chased a thought around the room. I couldn't even catch it. If it should happen to come your way, please try hard to fetch it. Elusive little thing, gone as quickly as it came. I'll never have another that has the same refrain. That rascal little thought, no longer with me does dwell. I hope it found it's way adding color to your inkwell. It was such a lovely thought that fell from my lips at morn. Perhaps from within your inkwell a new poem will be born. If perchance you should find it running 'round in your mind, put it quickly on the page so it can't escape a rhyme. Should you find that you can't use it, tell it to come home. I'm just so sure it was a thought that nevermore should roam. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Oh, those thoughts that run away I've had so many I can't even say one minute their there the next all gone running around the streets from dusk to dawn. Where do they go, who do they see, how many others do they inspire besides me. That writing pad is needed within hand so that the thoughts have a place to land before they happen to glimse the door leaving us to ponder the thought we long for. Excellent poem, been there, done that so many times. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
I have found that sometimes it's better not to chase "a thought". Instead, I sit quietly in a dark room with eyes closed, and that little rascal gently settles in the forefront of my mind, along with its own rhyme. Enjoyed your poem! DH |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Call it home Marge...just close your eyes and concentrate!!!  Well done poet!!!Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I've been there more than I'd like! Excellent, Marge, as always!!  Gloria- Way to go girl! Look at you rhyme! Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LostDreamer~ GREAT RESPONSE ! I don't lose many ... but even one would be a loss indeed. Danny~ I'm glad you like it. I usually lasso mine into a song and then sing it all day ... until I get the chance to pen it. But, sometimes ..... one little thought slips out a side-door when I'm not looking and then I do 'relax' it back. Thanks for liking. Devina~ I wish I may ... I wish I might. Thanks little one. Denise~ Oh, yeah ... like how many more do you need? DUH ! Great poetess of verses plenty ! LOL ~ You are just such a super person, Denise. What a delightful face to see back in here full-time ! YEA ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
liked this....I know just what you mean...and lol loved lost dreamers response...if would be nice though....if all the writers word a writing pad round their neck....you would know another thought catcher at a glance |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, Marge... I love this!!!! *G* If you happen to round up any of mine while you're chasing yours, please send them home! LOL. My head's just full of empty space, so they'll be comfy... and I'll take good care of them. *G* Thanks for the grins!! |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Marge, nice one. . . I too have watched good thoughts depart And not return, it breaks my heart For me a thought leash was in order I bought myself a tape recorder fh |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Your thoughts are so wondrous Marge that if I were to find yours I would keep it, soft and safe in a drawer, next to your smile. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Oh, what had little Margie wrought? Could it have been a little thought? The glimmer of some new refrain That nestled somewhere in her brain? Some mustard seed of melancholy, tiny spark of foolish folly, Poised to brightly germinate Into something truly great? And then, in blinking of an eye, It saw its chance and bade goodbye Then hit the road and headed south To where I caught it in my mouth And held it gently in my cheeks, Suckled it for many weeks Then swallowed it and let it spread Within my body, toe to head, So it's not lost, dear Margie. See? Your thought is deep inside of me. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corazon~ 'Thought-catchers' ... I like that. And if you got hold of one that wasn't worth a peawinkle durn ... you could turn it over to the 'dog-catcher.' Thanks, gal. Suthern~ I promise ! Thanks for the grin ! FredHobbs~ Did that once and don't you know the batteries died along with the thought. But it should teach me that I ought to buy that marching bunny kind. But if I was that smart ... it wouldn't slip my mind. Thanks for the read, Fred. Martie~ Yeah, but you haven't seen the ones that get away ! Could be a scary thought. Hmmmmm ! Maybe they don't slip away ... maybe the flee in fright ! You are just the greatest ! What a wonderful thing to say. *blushing* Balladeer~ Michael Mack, I just LOVE you ! I like your poetic response a whole bunch too. You make my night. Want to go for double or nothing? ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
There are so many thoughts I cannot hold on to Because my head always spinns when I read a poem made by you One thought that crossed my mind today was the one I cannot say Because I also did forget So how can I say what I haven't said Your poem did trigger on thought dear Marge But this went just there through that arch Now I left with only one I love your poem....so now I'm done The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Marge~ Mine fly around me, just as I'm trying to go to sleep! Fustrating little buggers eh?!  Great poem! -SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Helmut~ If any thought of yours comes my way, I will keep it until YOU COME AND GET IT ! You are just some-kind-of-WONDERFUL ! SEA~ My flutter ALL day and ALL night ! Actually, I love it when they come at night. I just get up and write them all no matter how long it takes. I'm not worried about them gathering ... but am sure one or two escape before I can pen 'em. Now that's frustrating ! ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Hey, Marge! I always go for double but never for nothing!!! Thank you, dear Marge!!! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 02-16-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Double your pleasure. Double my fun. Nothing better under the sun !  ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Marge, your thought chasing ability elludes me. Me, I have to chase, lasso, pummel, and any other means of force to reconcile holding onto my thoughts and get them to come out as well as you do. |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
LOST: MY THOUGHT Pretty little thing with lots of gentle blessings and hidden meanings. Sometimes sharp witted and often a little agressive. Hard to describe because I really never got a good look at it. If you should find MY THOUGHT please put it in a safe place for me to retrieve it. If that isn't possible, (sometimes it likes to try to remain free.) Please give it a good home and put it to good use. REWARD FOR FINDING AND USING: POSTERITY Thanks Marge for writing such a beautiful poem about something I'm sure we all can relate to. Chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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