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Maynard
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0 posted 2001-06-29 08:24 PM


What's up, I have never written anything before, but I was listening to one of my acoustic jams that I wrote, and this is a response to the music.


One Minute from Heaven

My other half and I, connected between.
Leather on Earth, watching the blue meet the green.
In the white, it's perfect - everything is fine.
White triangles floating on the line.

Watch the ripples--here they come
Gotta deal, don't wanna run.
I feel something, something is wrong.
Look away and everything returns to how it belongs.

Everything was once okay
But suddenly you've gone away.
Promise me that with this thing I can't deal
If I hide away that on its own it will heal.

Watch the waves--here they are
Don't wanna fold, gotta take charge.
Without this I can't imagine being.
Crawl away and I'll lose these bad feelings.

The white once occupied has now turned black
And the triangles are falling through the cracks.
Nowadays this life of mine
Is feeling absent all the time.

Watch the flood--water everywhere
Sinking deep and drowning and I don't even care.
With only one half, I am no longer a symmetry.
Run away, and life changes back the way it used to be.

Who is this but a friend?
To help me escape me, and find pain's end.
I only need one, just one more, just my friend.
Just one instant, and we are together again.




"I have nothing to tell you or sell you for the moment... but thank you for asking."

--Maynard James Keenan of Tool

[This message has been edited by Maynard (edited 06-29-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Mike - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-06-29 08:57 PM


You know, for a first timer, all I can say is WOW. This was really great. I hope to read more by you.

Welcome to passions!!!

Jenn

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2 posted 2001-06-29 09:41 PM


Welcome to Passions Maynard! I loved the poem and thought you did exceptionally well on it. I hope to see more of you around. Oh and I LOVE Tool, they rock.


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Spice
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3 posted 2001-06-29 09:42 PM


First time ever? Well- You blew me away. This is an absolute great first post! Keep 'em coming!

~Jessica

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4 posted 2001-06-29 09:57 PM


This is a very, very good poem, Mike.  I really connected with this.  I understand those feelings all too well, unfortunately.  You did a very nice job on this well written poem.  The rhyme scheme was nicely done as well.  Good job, here.  I enjoyed this bunches, and I can't wait to read more posts and replies from you!  Welcome to Passions!  Keep posting all your work.

--Marie

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5 posted 2001-06-29 10:24 PM


Welcome to Passions!

In the all first posts I have read, yours simply is the best so far. I was listening to some music at the same time and the way that this came across was just fantastic.

Well done and I will be looking around for many more of your posts AND replies. Hopefully you will become an active member in our community.  

~AF~

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Maynard
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6 posted 2001-06-30 12:33 PM


thanks y'all for the comments and feedback.. looks like i will have to record more guitar tracks, since that is the only thing to ever spur poetic inspiration in me..
scout
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7 posted 2001-06-30 10:57 AM


nice poem... sometmes just jamming is the easiest way to come up with lyrics, i miss my band, we made an entire recording session with just impromptu songs, i think it was our best session ever. but that was so long ago.

Anyways thanks for sharing this poem, i really liked it

xscoutx
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8 posted 2001-06-30 11:11 AM


Welcome to Passions, this was great I really enjoyed the read and it was an excellent first post. Hope to see more of you in passions and check out Teen chat.
Andrew

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9 posted 2001-06-30 12:19 PM


This was a great first post!  I am sure you'll like it here at Passions.  And if you want to get to know some of the people here, you can go to the discussion forums.  A lot of people here also go to the Teen Chat forums.  Just some tips to get ya started here!  Thanks for the great read!

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10 posted 2001-06-30 01:36 PM


Great first post,
And it better not be the last!
Not to sound threatening or anything....
~peachy be~
See ya around!

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11 posted 2001-06-30 04:56 PM


Great first poem and I hope to read many more of your poems.Keep up the awsome work!
  Lauren

Suga_Baby
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12 posted 2001-06-30 06:42 PM


WELCOME TO PASSIONS!!  

WOW! This was an AWESOME first post! I really really REALLY enjoyed it! Keep on posting!  

,
Suga

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Angel Bee
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13 posted 2001-06-30 06:46 PM


i liked this poem, welcome to passions, keep writing. ab

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14 posted 2001-06-30 07:10 PM


Welcome to Passions!   This is a GREAT start!  
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15 posted 2001-07-01 02:27 AM


wow!...this was a great first post...im sorry i came late...but WELCOME TO PASSIONS!!...nice rym and everything worked out quite well for the first time..lol ...hope to see you read share and reply more...bye

im addicted to passions in poetry!...are you?

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16 posted 2001-07-01 04:36 PM


WELCOME TO PASSIONS!!!

Good to see you've decided to join us here in Passions for Poetry.  I hope you do enjoy thi splace as much as we all do.  SO, to that note, happy reading and sharing as well.

Your first post is very impressive
I'd like to see more of your work
hope to get to read you again
thanks for sharing

hi Sweets, Kris, Lizzy, Ina, Erin, Erica, Minna, Kit, Kamie, Javi, Jenn, Sharon, Nan, Cawlee, Cherish, Ashley, Sara, Justine, Leah, Jess, Kimmie, Mare

Angelwings
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17 posted 2001-07-03 02:54 PM


Mike~
  Wow, when you told me that you had written something I never imagined this.  All this time you've been reading my poems and telling me you liked them and you had this talent hidden inside.  You totally blew me away.  I agree that you should keep writing and I'm so glad you joined me here in Passions.  It's an honor to have you here!  Good Luck in your next writing Mike from Betha...who...my..LOL just joking love you dude.  You're as you say there a real "Cat" keep 'em coming.

            Chelsea

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keoni
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18 posted 2001-07-03 07:45 PM


Almost missed this one. I saw your screen name and figured it must be something unusual, and I was right. This is an awesome first post. You definately need to write more, you might be missing out on a great talent. Hope to see more soon.
Jon

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Maynard
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19 posted 2001-07-03 08:55 PM


damn, thanks everyone for the comments! and keoni thanks for the "unusual" comment, i will try to write more

"I have nothing to tell you or sell you for the moment... but thank you for asking."

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