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The Wall |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
There will be a time When I'll stand up And bring myself To the place To climb the fence Just to walk alongside the wall That keeps me From gazing into those eyes. Someday, I'll find the strength To scrutinize the barrier. Until then, I will most likely Sit back and watch Everyone else climb the fence To knock on the door. I won't knock; I won't enter through the door! I'll make it crumble to the ground. I refuse to go around it; I'll never accept excuses. One of these days, I will gather my courage To meet you where you are. I won't settle for less; You know I'll not let it be. I'll get to the foundation Of this obstacle And destroy it. My Friend, I'll see you there Someday. Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
SNOWPANTZ... I like this one alot!!  Coco [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 10-10-2000).] |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
Wonderful, Snowpants! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
sp....oh yeah...just batter down those barriers...dont let anything stand in your way...wonderful write |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~This is brilliant work...Enjoyed greatly!!~ ~Cherie~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Wow....power of conviction at it's best looming on the horizon. Really loved to read the positiveness in your words and the sureness of beating down those obstacles standing in your path. Oh and by the way.......GO!!!!!! Cardinals!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
You are a very strong person and it shines through in your "take no prisoners" words. Dee |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Go for it snowpants....you are a strong woman...and you show that in your poem...love that. ((((Hugs))) Charisma |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
CocoBaci: thank you so much!! seraphin: thank you, too!! Paula: glad you liked. thanks for stopping by!!  Beth: thanks for reading!! Mark: silly, silly Mark! All I have to say is: I can't wait to read your poem! Be sure to write in in blue and orange.  Dee: thank you for the compliments on my writing and the encouraging words! glad you liked!! Charisma: thank you as well for the compliments! thanks for reading!! sp  Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
You do have "Cardinal Red" in your font list don't you.LOL |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Ah, yes, you are correct. But, I do believe that my only use for that color will be for my sympathy poem. You know, so you don't feel quite as badly. LOL |
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natelan Junior Member
since 2000-10-06
Posts 34Escondido, CA, USA |
*bows* Life is a series of 'walls,' as cliche as that might sound, but as long as you have the strength and courage to get past them; whether you must climb over, dig beneath, walk around or just pile right through it, you're guarenteed to live a long, and hopefully, happy life... This poem really made me think about the hurdles and pitfalls in my OWN life, and I want to thank you for offering me these wonderfully written words of faith, as I believe they will carry on in my soul for eternity. *bows* A man in a bubble is a man in trouble. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
expressed yourself strongly here...wonderful to read I liked this very much Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
expressed yourself strongly here...wonderful to read I liked this very much Tracie~< !signature--> oops sorry I was too impatient with my computer so she spat the dummy on me  Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe [This message has been edited by tracie66 (edited 10-11-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
First game six to two graciously I say to you congrats but watch out ~~*~~ Cardinals are "HOT" last night was a tease for you hopes will die next game |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
(sorry, all, for acknowledging your responses so late as I have been away for a few days!) natelan: thank you, my friend, for your extremely kind words! I am so glad they could be of inspiration to you! tracie66: thanks for reading! glad you enjoyed!! Mark: what can I say, except, 2 games to 1? And, elimination in two more? I think that says it all, don't you?? sp |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
snowpants, Great poem, but ... one day? not today? Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Kethry: yes, I know. Procrastination never helps, but, um...thanks for reading! glad you liked! *changing subject* sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Got a seat for you in the pity section for tonights game. Don't be late... |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
OH, I'm surprised there were any left! I thought I bought them all for YOU! Just so you wouldn't have to cry in front of anyone! LOL |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
Snowpants, honey, this is wonderful! This poem strikes such personal a chord with me. I love what you have done with the metaphor... this could have been written in so many different ways, and I am terribly pleased you did it in this manner. More than just and enjoyable read, I'll be looking for more of yours. ~ Beth |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Thanks, Elizabeth, for your kind and encouraging words! I'm glad you liked it!! sp |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
Using your magic should have the wall down in no time at all!!! Love the way you wrote this!!! Pepper "I honor the place in you, that when you are in that place, and I am in that place in me, we are in the same place" Ram Dass |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Hey, pepper! Thanks so much! You are too sweet! I'm glad you liked this one! sp |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Now girl this is excellent! whoever brought this back up thank you. i somehow missed it first go round. sorry. just another time you've proved me right... your writing is superb my friend!! take care, Amy |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Hey, Amy! This is an old one, and I was pleasantly surprised to see it on top again!! Well, thank you, my friend, for your wonderful comments, as usual! sp |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
woowoo good job smartysnowpants yuh |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
*hehe* Thanks, Walt, for your oh-so-original response!! Glad you could stop by!! sp |
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