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It's All Over
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It's All Over |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
It's all over; The confusion has ended. All that can be heard Is the sound of quiet rain After the downpour; The distant thunder Finding its way back To the horizon. Trees blowing in the breeze, Calming down from the catastrophe. Nature will find its way Back home; It will recover. I, too, will find my way. Silent music plays as, In the distance, Someone cries himself to sleep; Someone rejoices over his triumph. Is that harmony? Is there peace with the world? Can a heart still feel? Is there such a sentiment As sympathy? Compassion seems to be A thing of the past; Inspiration cannot possibly exist In a world such as this. In one place, Someone crafts the words In his mind; In another, Someone ignores the muse. I'm wondering If it's all gone cold; If the fire has been put out By selfishness and greed; By the want Of material wealth and pleasures. The measure of a man Is not what one has Or what one can do; The size of his heart Is the standard by which Respectability is determined. The rain is receding; The breeze is slowing down; All is settling back Into its place of belonging. Do not go where the path may lead, but instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SnowPants~ 'After the downpour; The distant thunder Finding its way back To the horizon.' How lovely is this ? Very ! Much to ponder in the write. I'm into pondering ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Thanks, Marge. This is a little different kind of writing for me, but it's just what I was feeling one day. I'm glad I could make you ponder!! sp  Do not go where the path may lead, but instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Kris, W O W!!!! Now this rocks girl. Amazing poem line after line...but one stuck out as my favorite... "The measure of a man Is not what one has Or what one can do; The size of his heart Is the standard by which Respectability is determined" you have left me in awe and with much to think about. i really like this side of your writing. awesome my friend! take care... Amy  |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Well, thanks, Amy! I'm glad you like it!! Thanks for stopping by, my friend! sp Do not go where the path may lead, but instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Great write, and I must agree, it makes me pondering aswell. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
Definitely a thought-provoking piece!!! Wonderful write!!!! 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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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
The wonderful thing about a heart is when it is feeling TOO much pain it will eventually go numb but only temorarily, as it will finally wake up again and find the beauty of life and love once more and a heart such as yours will always have that little extra strength of purity in it as I know it to be one of sincerity. Hugs to you my friend of the blue pages and the diamond as well. (season tickets to the Cardinals should help, I would think.  ) |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Charisma: thanks, and I'm always glad to make someone ponder! pepper: thank you! glad you liked it!!  Mark: once again, thank you for your heartfelt response, my friend! I'm glad you stopped by!! sp Do not go where the path may lead, but instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
me too my friend...please take care of you and I will be back soon on a more permanent standing.....just now getting settled in. Hugs to you... |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Hey there! I'm glad to hear that you are okay! Thanks! I'll talk to you soon, there, buddy!! sp |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Beautiful, and great questions raised. Sandra |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Thanks, Sandra! And, yeah, like I said, just some things I was thinking about. Glad you liked it! sp Do not go where the path may lead, but instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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