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The FOR and NOT of Things - (My 2000th post...)
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The FOR and NOT of Things - (My 2000th post...) |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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~ Thoughts Crossing Thoughts ~ ~ The FOR and NOT of things ~ A figure has its silhouetted shadow, And a sound its reflected echo. FOR and NOT are a similar pair For not so well do they fare. NOT is FOR's distorted shadow, A diverse, contradictory echo. FOR gazes at a rainbow with childlike glee, NOT just shrugs it as a natural phenomenon. A waterfall to FOR is a flowing, silver cascade But for NOT it's a mere effect of gravitation. FOR rejoices upon hearing wedding bells But NOT thinks of them as chains and shackles. FOR loves the youth's mirth and laughter, Whilst brooding alone is what NOT prefers. FOR greets the today that's newly born; NOT weeps the yesterday that's just gone. NOT scowls at the distant black cloud, FOR smiles at the silver lining behind. Firm is FOR's faith in Truth and Providence; Resigned, NOT is but to Fate and Destiny. But like the Poles, North and South, there exists A fatal attraction that, they find hard to resist. Like an egg houses yolks two - yellow and white, My soul does hold minds two - grim and bright. Like a long road with directions - east and west I am directed by FOR, the happy, and NOT, the pest. An intriguingly silly psycho-paradox, perhaps, Hard to define, this babble is harder to live with. ~ Dear friends at passions, It has been a most amazing 100 days here. I have had some of my most enlightening period in life over here, at this what I call my second home... Thanks for everything, my dear friends... and may life move on in its own merry ways with the FOR and NOT with the various KNOTS it ties us with... My sincerest warm regards to all of you, Sudhir [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 08-03-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Congrats on your 2000th post and what an enlightening piece to celebrate it with. This is a wonderful creation from you and you have expanded once again.  |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Sudhir..... My most hearty congratulations to you on your 2,000th!!!!! Your beautiful, and provocative words are always a pleasure to read. I, for one, intend on reading many, many more from you in the future...... Congratulations!!!!! I have but one goal in life......... To make you smile! ~~ Sunny ~~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
LOOK at what you've done! Egads, Sudhir...however are any of us supposed to be brilliant and shining and spectacular when we all have YOU to look up too! And all in 100 days?! You are simply amazing...and I'm glad to know you...< !signature--> Psst...check out ANNOUNCEMENTS... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 08-03-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
FOR and NOT are a similar pair For not so well do they fare. NOT is FOR's distorted shadow, A diverse, contradictory echo. FOR gazes at a rainbow with childlike glee, NOT just shrugs it as a natural phenomenon. A waterfall to FOR is a flowing, silver cascade But for NOT it's a mere effect of gravitation. FOR rejoices upon hearing wedding bells But NOT thinks of them as chains and shackles. FOR loves the youth's mirth and laughter, Whilst brooding alone is what NOT prefers. =================== SUD this poem IS BRILLIANT!!! (its my word..you gave it to me so i can use it for you  seriously this poem is very well conceived and thought out.. very unique and wisdom filled words... Congrats on your milestone post] and may i say thank you for the many "brilliant" and sweet replies to my work here.. you are a dear to us all. superb poem here!!! later-brilliant-poet-gator jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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LoveBug
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Wow... it doesn't seem like it was long ago when I was replying to your 1000th post! You work fast, my friend. You have made a huge impact on all of us here in just 100 days. I can't wait to see what the next 100 days hold! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sudhir, I agree with INsect you work fast...you even slipped past me to the 2000th mark. LOL. Congrad on the 2000th post and what an amazing poem it is. THis needs a few reads so I am filing it in my library to read later when my brain is fully awake. And may I just say that you have been an inspiration here. it is an honor to be able to read your beautiful thoughts. Thank you for sharing your words, long may they continue to flow. "I am melancholy, flower cutting through stone" manic street preachers |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
What a wonderful reflective poem for this special post...I am sure glad that I have been able to enjoy your wonderful poetic vision...thanks Sudhir for that! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Congratulations on this milestone, Sudhir. You are a delightful writer, thinker, and fellow. This poem is impressive, to be sure. I especially liked ~ "Like an egg houses yolks two - yellow and white, My soul does hold minds two - grim and bright." You express the twin facets of we mortals so well! ~ Claire [This message has been edited by Meadowmuse (edited 08-03-2000).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sudhir congratulations on 2000 post of wisdom, understanding, compassion, laughter, and love....James |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sudhir, A poet at heart are you my kind friend. Congradulations on the 2000th big one, and a good one it is. Wish you the best. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sudhir, you're a wonderful asset to the Passions team... You've given so much already - be assured that we hope you continue to make yourself as comfy here as you possibly can...for a long, long time to come...  |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
You've created the yin and yang very well here, Sudhir! Enjoyed the read! Congrats on your 2000th post, too! Regards, Corinne |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
CONGRATS!!!!! What an awesome piece to break the ribbon of 2000 with! Showing off for us I loved it! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ A hearty congratulations on the posting event. The gentleness of your soul is reflected in your writing. What a pleasure to have you among friends here at Passions. Write on, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you Sudhir, for sharing your exceptioal writing talents and for all your inspiration. In the darkest room, all you see is the one pinhole of light, and your love and enthusiasm for poetry is quite contagious. Let me know when your classes begin. I'd like to enroll Oh, and congratulations on the 2000! Liz |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Wow Sudhir, many congrats on your 2000. And may I say what a piece of work to use for it. Truly beautiful my friend. All lifes best to you, Juls |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
A wonderfully written juxtoposition of the two words Sudhir. If not for you this wonderful poem would not have been here for us to enjoy. Congratulations on a very fast 2000! I have enjoyed reading of them. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Congratulations, Sudhir! You are a most wonderful part of Passions and your poems are wonderful! I wish you many more thousands and thousands of posts! Denise |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Sudhir-You are to be commended on your accomplishments, your mastery of the poetry is amazing, best wishes to you. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Sudhir...you are the mountaintop I aspire to...congrats never say never |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Congratulations Sudhir on your 2000th! And in just 100 days! Your work is all so very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing it with us. |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Congratulations Sudhir! And i hope i can be here to see your next 2000 posts! (and i loved this one!) |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Congratulations Sudhir, 2000.. wow wow wow You are amazing.. you talent shines brightly. Linda M. By the way I'm sorry I scared you with the Poetry Sucks poem i posted recently... but it was not what you thought hey ? |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Hi everybody, I am in tears now ... You people have left me so amazed and dazed with your supreme words of kindness.... I will quote myself here - a part from one of my previous poems... (written just after the butterfly trilogy was completed in OP.8) -------- Envigorated to the heights by generous acts Of passionate friends throwing lavish praise, I think that its high time to dwell upon a fact, That it's time to repay some debt, rest my case. Thank you my friends for always being there, For your kind words, your solemn support, This is my family, my second home is here, My heart is touched, this I had to report. --------- I would also like to quote Oscar Wilde who said: We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars I can now completely agree with the words... I am the one looking at the stars and my stars are here at passions - each one of you shining as BRILLIANTLY as the other... ------- I will try and maintain the same level of exuberance in my work as you have seen thus far... I am sure that the next 100 days and many more will be just as pleasurable for me as it has been so far... I hope it is pleasurable for you all as well. Thanks from the bottom of my heart, Many heartfelt warm regards to all, Sudhir P.S. as for the poem, I am very glad that you liked it as much as I did while thinking about it and writing it down too... |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
This is wonderful Sughir...well done CONGRATULATIONS on 2000 post what an effort  Take care Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sudhir congrats on your 2000th you are such a wonderful creative poet and I love how you lace your work with humour..I have enjoyed reading your work and I hope to read many more. It's Not FOR me to disagree that without the FOR it's NOT FOR me. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
tracie, ethome, thanks  regards, sudhir |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Sudhir..I haven't been here but 3 weeks and have already come to respect your many poetic talents..I wish to congratulate you on the 2000th and on this a wonderful poem indeed ~~soft hugs Maureen |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thanks Maureen for your lovely response... regards, sudhir |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!! I am so glad you have brought your talents to our little home!! Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Sushir Emeritus!!! I thank you, my new-found friend. Your work is a joy to read, and I look forward to 2000 more! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Marina, Serenity... WOW... Thanks a great deal... regards, sudhir |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
congratulations sudhir, this is wonderful, your words have enriched PIP as your presence has enriched many lives wonderful poem |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Corazon, Many thanks .... regards, sudhir |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Just came back for one more celebration of your milestone.....looks like the party is going fine my friend. One more tip of this cowboys hat to you and a sincere handshake of appreciation for what you give us. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Awwww Mark - the ever so generous kind soul... Thanks a bunch... regards, sudhir |
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