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A Simple Thought |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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A Simple Thought ~~~ I sent a thought to cyberspace to see if it would grow It vanished lost without a trace A blink and it was so A simple thought from simple me solicits no reply The bitter truth disturbs content and stings the strongest eye ~~~ [This message has been edited by Rex Allen McCoy (edited 08-04-2000).] |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Nothing's Simple to Me A simple thought you send in air I must have missed it, though My eyes are bright with hazel sight I look for all and so If words and thoughts of yours passed by without a blink of eye Just point me where the thoughts you share are resting, thus, will I couldn't resist Maureen [This message has been edited by MMoonchild (edited 08-04-2000).] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
A simple thought lost in the meandering nothing of computer technology, This thought just born can not be recreated word for word, it maybe transmitted again with holes not perfect just broken like a child still born, a phantom thread, still while the first poem may be dead this one is just raising its head. It is a fine replacement instead. ======= Taking MM lead and responding in verse. by the way really enjoyed the poem. "I am melancholy, flower cutting through stone" manic street preachers |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I like this poem...as for the simple thought...I have many of my own...I'll share one with you, if you like and I'm with brian...I'll bet there's a new one on its way.... |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A "simple thought"....a "simple you"....oh pish posh...I don't believe it  Great writing Rex~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I'd be very sad if I ever missed any of your special thoughts! Denise |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Me too... Lemme at it....  |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Not a simple thought at all. Wonderful write....enjoyed it much. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lost, dear Sir, oh no, replay every thought ever said had it's very day... and if you think it lost, then look, I've it here within my hand and beg you Sir, just ask and see it's yours at your command... [I couldn't resist, either!] Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Rex, your simple thoughts are simply grand. ~ Claire< !signature--> Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau [This message has been edited by Meadowmuse (edited 08-04-2000).] |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I've been posting here since January ... I know I said it then and I'll say it again now ... You people are the best friends that anyone could hope for ... your heartfelt replies to this poem have gone a long way to turn the tides of sadness ... some of you even went to the trouble of writing some verse ... that speaks a lot of the calibre of friendship that Passions promotes. I'd like to explain a little about what prompted this poem so that you don't somehow think that it was Passions that disturbed content ... Over a month ago I sent some work into a couple magazines ... I've never heard anything back ... not even a "sorry but your stuff is not what we're looking for" I try to tell myself that they are just too busy to reply ... but it doesn't help Thanks again everyone ... your friendship shines like a new dollar Rex |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Well, Rex...I'm sure glad it wasn't us... PHEW.... I'd hate to think I missed something... I'm thinking of submitting stuff too... Time to put on the "I can deal with rejection" hat... |
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T McCoy Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 186 |
hey! i really like the idea behind this...a little thought in cyberspace...that's pretty cool! i was thinking it was passions myself, but your reply cleared that up pretty quick...i'm starting to feel the same way about this place...(that's a point for you, y'know) ...send it to another mag...playboy's pretty selective, eh?  lol |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well, if it makes you feel any better, Rex, the same thing happens to me all the time...I follow all the guidelines presented by the place that I submit pieces to, along with a cover letter, and the self addressed stamped envelope, etc. I had a couple of rejections....."sorry, not what we're looking for" (and I only submitted to places that accept form and rhyming poetry...one wonders what they could possibly be looking for....hehe), but the majority, I've never even gotten that courtesy....and for some it has been over a year, and still no reply. Don't let it get you down. Your stuff is good, and one of these days, someone with taste will read it and publish it!  Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 08-05-2000).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Don't give up, Rex, just don't give up!!! If you do, you'll never know what could have been, and besides, we all KNOW that you'll succeed!!!!! I have but one goal in life......... To make you smile! ~~ Sunny ~~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You mean magazines answer sometimes?!  I never knew that! Do tell..... |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Again you ralley to extinguish the blues ... thankyou all so much ... Ron ... look at what you've unleased upon the world ... a sincere thanks to you for giving us this small taste of Heaven |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Simple thought--Simple Blues? simple me--simple you!!! Have to smile at the simple synchronicity! Don't let it get ya down, Rex Allen, just keep keepin' on....Love and Hugs to you me buddy! |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
thanks serenity ... it was a little timely ... wasn't it |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Now Rex ... at least you've submitted ... I'm too shy to even TRY! I'm drawn to your work ... you've got a wonderful talent, keep up the brilliant writing! Best wishes, /Kit |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
good work.. that was a simple deep thought If I should fall again, then they will laugh but what if just this one I rise? Avanti Rao |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I know how you feel Rex but some of these mags have so many submissions that they can't handle them all. Picture youself as an editor for a magazine and having to choose from all the wonderful poems here at Passions (like Ron's doing now) to fill a small alloted area for poems in your magazine....no easy chore I'd say. wonderful verses here... I think they are quite appropriate to your situation. By the way I have read a lot of your work and you are deserving of an answer at least. You are an excellent poet. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Kit ... I enjoy your poems ... you have no need to be shy where talent is concerned ... just submit some of them and as ethome explains ... you might be the lucky one that he picks AVANTI ... thankyou ethome ... thanks for your support ... I wasn't having much luck telling myself that, when I wrote this ... I know you are right and thankyou for the kind words ... glad you enjoy my poetry |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Years and years and decades ago I wrote of what I knew to know "not what we are looking for" and quickly shut an open door... I figured age would give sage and some lament of wisdom spent but ne'er did I see reaction until I came to be at Passions. I think, Rex, that many of us feel as you do... while I am not yet perfect in form and style, at least the door does not close in my face but remains open, and is indeed, a sanctuary. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
wow do I know this or what? it is so funny how other things, even when you pen your soul and find no response, you can make excuses for it, but when you send a simple thought, and find nothing in return, it hurts.....great writing |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Rex, With a heart of gold like yours there is simply to much love in you to be simple, I submitted one to a mag. it took like five times the time to get back to me with the words not what we need at this time I even moved during that period of time so don't fret my dear we all LOVE ya so much This is a keeper by the way, putting in keep sake file Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Sunshine ... you say it much better than I ... thankyou for sharing your kind sentiments Corazon ... you're right about it being painful ... Like Nan said ... rejection is a tough hat to wear especially when we feel non existent Cerenity ... thankyou ... and I love everyone back in kind ... it's tough not to feel as though part of a grand family here |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
 Never give up hope Rex! That just means that something better is waiting just around the corner! And they don't deserve the words you pen anyway We accept them and love each one of them. Disappointment is inevitable, but wait for the joy of being accepted. It will mean that much more to you!!! <*\\\>< The will of God will never lead you, where the grace of God cannot keep you. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Rex its kinda like writing here...the ones that mean the most to you dont seem to touch anyone else...then something simple grabs everyones attention...go figure...never give up tho never say never |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
WhtDove ... you really are something special you know ... true blue and always supportive Thankyou Thanks Paula ... I've noticed that same thing before ... you could be right |
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