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EagleOne
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Between a laugh and a tear...

0 posted 2002-01-25 08:09 PM



I wonder what you will recall
When I’m dead and gone
Will it be a sad old man
Lost, alone, forlorn

Or something different
That you might see
With your life rolling by
As you dance with glee

Perhaps that lonely, equidistant man
That quietly lived life’s hollow lie
Who just seemed to stumble through
Scarcely able to reason why

Spare a thought for an erratic youth
Unbroken!  Running, sightless and free
Blinded by the sight of love’s deceit
Far too innocuous ever to believe

Or possibly the innocent child
One last thought, sweet babe in arm
Just one more of life’s mistakes
Surely contrived to break the calm!

It's okay to shoot the moon ~ John Sebastian

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Dark Kisses
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1 posted 2002-01-26 12:04 PM


Very interesting with excellent points made here.  But I hope I don't know what other's think about me once I am gone and dead.   Might be even more depressing than  the life I live now!! lol

Good read,
Mags

Don't cry because it's over: smile because it happened.

EagleOne
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2 posted 2002-01-27 12:02 PM


True, I guess life can be depressing enough without worrying about things like that. I don't think it bothers me all much really, just some ramblings from having a bad weekend I guess. Take care!
Midnitesun
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3 posted 2002-02-02 12:00 PM


"Perhaps that lonely, equidistant man
That quietly lived life’s hollow lie
Who just seemed to stumble through
Scarcely able to reason why"
Change the gender, and I've thought along similar lines. Some days I scratch my head and wonder who, what, when, where...why?
I enjoyed your pondering.

EagleOne
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4 posted 2002-02-02 08:06 PM


Midnitesun ~ Try not to ponder these things too long my friend, especially the why! Glad you enjoyed, take care!

We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles

qtpieelmo
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5 posted 2002-02-02 09:35 PM


This is excellent!! Just remember that to someone out there you are the world!! ELMO
EagleOne
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6 posted 2002-02-04 05:50 AM


Yes, but is that enough? Thanks for stopping by, take care!
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7 posted 2002-02-04 10:03 AM


I understand what your saying and i have  to admit i think about such things quite often..i really do wonder what people will think when im gone..

BoOsH bOoSh nApoLE

EagleOne
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Between a laugh and a tear...
8 posted 2002-02-06 09:09 PM


xShUgArHiGhx ~ Try not to ponder such things too much, take care!

We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles

Mother_Earth
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9 posted 2002-02-11 11:59 PM


Eagle One, yes, what will they remember when we are gone. And why do all of the "bad" things come to mind when we ponder.  Lots of different thoughts in this piece.  Who can figure it out?  Good........  ME
dgvarner
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10 posted 2002-02-12 08:04 PM


Just one more of life’s mistakes
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we use that poetically...but i dont think any child is a mistake...   

and not you!  my eagle friend...'tis good to have you around..dont go doing death threats so soon!  

interesting thoughts tho..you know, i once wrote my epitaph...i'll have to see if i can find it..lol

hugs, g

~dgvarner/fallen rain~

"and i'd give up forever to touch you..cause i know you can feel me somehow..." -googoo dolls

EagleOne
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11 posted 2002-02-13 05:45 AM


M E ~ Not me, that’s for sure!

g ~ well I like to think I’ll be around for a while yet!

We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles

Dee
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12 posted 2002-02-13 07:06 AM


Eddie, I know what I will think when you are gone. I will miss your 'ramblings' and your friendship.

Dee

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EagleOne
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13 posted 2002-02-14 06:12 AM


Well then I'll have to stick around a while longer than!

We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles

Dee
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14 posted 2002-02-14 05:55 PM


I think you should, Eddie.

I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life.     a brand

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