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Morbidity of Mindset
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Morbidity of Mindset |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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Morbidity of mindset, and melancholy moods I find to be the bane of life, the wages it accrues. The saddest plight of all, I guess; from which delusions free us- Is, just as “Robbie” Burns once said, “To see as others see us”. To see the pride, the lust for fame; the heritage of woe- Which clings to all humanity, while dwelling here below. The selfishness, deceit of self… our steps to deification- Be it by the written word, or more often by oration. Yet one does say, “That isn’t me; my motive’s altruistic”- Well, if you’ve quite convinced yourself, you’ll never know you missed it One thing which we alike possess is our inherent bent- For our own exaltation… and, deem it time well spent. It’s why divorce is common place, instead of mates, we’ve lovers- I fear it’s always far too late, when one at last discovers… The fact that life’s behind us, and we are all alone- And all the goals we’ve set ourselves, have turned to air and flown. I have a proposition, for your consideration- Make cultivating others a full-time occupation. And then you shall discover, if others you can please… There’ll be no difficulty, in putting self at ease. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Cultivating others will help us to put our own desires in their proper place. I can't think of a better way to lead a full and happy life! Well stated, Gunslinger!  Denise |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This doesn't sound like cowboy writin'....unless it's Will Rogers. I can't agree with the end result because I've always been under the opinion that you can't put others at ease unless you already are but then, that's what makes horse races. The writing is excellent. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Hmmn, well pleasing others can make us feel at ease. But we can't please everyone all the time. I agree with Balladeer to a point on this...kind of like you find it hard to love another if you can't love yourself. Kind of the same thing with pleasing others. Though it does give us a damn good feeling! Excellent writting indeed! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Dang, Mr. Gunslinger, now i am all depressed. it's just that i am already real hard on myself...loved the poem, tho, the title, especially 'pulled me in'. Still thinking here, sir... |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Gunslinger, Wise words well written Doc |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Love the rhythm here...it sounds wonderful read aloud, as does all your work. My own thoughts (and humble interpretation) lean toward focusing less on our own somewhat selfish "wants" and more on how we might improve our relationships with those around us, especially our loved ones. Enjoyed this very much, Gunslinger. ~ Claire |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I have to admit I have driven some away...because I was selfish and only considering my needs..hopefully I will do better in the future. James |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wise words we all should take note of |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Wise words indeed Gunslinger. People are too busy chasing the American Dream...whatever that is, fortune, fame, things. Along the way, they miss the best treasure of all, each other. |
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