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Balladeer
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0 posted 2001-10-03 11:24 PM




I've had a bit of schooling in my lifetime. I've learned much
Of many things like mathematics, history and such
But I find there's an area that still befuddles me…
What is this inter-action that is known as chemistry?

Is there some instant recognition of one's mind, by chance
Which tells us we can love or trust another at one glance?
Does some electrical impulse help cause our brains to act,
Connect in some configuration to produce this fact?

I've felt it time and time again with strangers in the street
That I would never know or ever have a chance to meet
And yet, I knew if I would like them, quite instinctively
Due to this strange phenomenon that's known as chemistry.

Pets are very good at this. A dog can always tell
If one would be unkind to him or one would treat him well.
You want to know if Mr. Right is really right or wrong?
Agree to meet him for a date - and bring your dog along.

All that I mean to say is there must be some kind of fact
To cause like-minded souls to recognize and inter-act.
Some aura or some magnetism from some unknown part
Releasing unseen pheremones detected by one's heart.

You ask me how I know this force of Nature to be true?
I feel the same reaction every time I look at you.
The warm glow that envelopes me each time I see your face
Is proof enough a chemical event has taken place.

Then, through this strange reaction, cheeks take on a rosy blush
Small goosebumps make their presence known whene'er I feel your touch.
The palpitations of my heart begin and , yet, a peace
And calmness overtake me in harmonious release.

The light becomes much softer as I look through loving eyes
Which shine so bright I view new worlds in wonder and surprise.
Since that first time I saw your face, I've felt this change in me
And, though I understand it not, thank God for chemistry.


© Copyright 2001 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
Alan
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1 posted 2001-10-04 12:12 PM


Balladeer...I totally agree..chemistry is wonderful...good job...
Andrew Scott
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2 posted 2001-10-04 01:03 AM


Sir Balladeer!  You da' catalyst of PIP!  I remember this from 6... and the chemistry still holds up.  Thanks for bringing this one forward.  Peace!

[This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (edited 10-04-2001).]

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3 posted 2001-10-04 01:13 AM


Is there some instant recognition of one's mind, by chance
Which tells us we can love or trust another at one glance?
Does some electrical impulse help cause our brains to act,
Connect in some configuration to produce this fact?

I've felt it time and time again with strangers in the street
That I would never know or ever have a chance to meet
And yet, I knew if I would like them, quite instinctively
Due to this strange phenomenon that's known as chemistry.

As someone with an advanced chemistry degree, who still doesn't quite get it...I have to say, if it is not explained by logic then it can only be by chemistry.
Very cool write.

[This message has been edited by Duncan (edited 10-04-2001).]

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4 posted 2001-10-04 05:20 AM


Balladeer~

'Is there some instant recognition of one's mind, by chance
Which tells us we can love or trust another at one glance?'


Yeah...and I found it in you~ 11/6/99~
*HUGS*
~*Me*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com            

Kit McCallum
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5 posted 2001-10-04 06:43 AM


Soooo many wonderful lines in this piece Michael!  Excellent cadence and rhyme, with a sweet message woven throughout .... ah, those sneaky phereomones!  They always dash out like an adrenalin rush whenever I see a post of yours.  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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6 posted 2001-10-04 09:49 AM


From the Collegiate Dictionary:
quote:
Main Entry: chem·is·try
Pronunciation: 'ke-m&-strE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -tries
Date: 1646
1 : a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
2 a : the composition and chemical properties of a substance b : chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)
3 : a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy


But I would choose the dog-meet-person test any time!


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7 posted 2001-10-04 01:31 PM


chock full of pheromones!  

and yep, I'm STILL studyin'!  

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8 posted 2001-10-04 02:00 PM


You ask me how I know this force of Nature to be true?
I feel the same reaction every time I look at you.
The warm glow that envelopes me each time I see your face
Is proof enough a chemical event has taken place.
~~~~~~~~~~~

Wonderfully expressed Balladeer!!
A real keeper is this one...

[This message has been edited by Twilight Myst (edited 10-04-2001).]

Seymour Tabin
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9 posted 2001-10-04 02:03 PM


Mike,
A shot of chemistry is good for you every morning. Wonderful write.

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10 posted 2001-10-04 09:27 PM


I don't know how chemistry works, I just know that it does. I can tell almost immediately upon meeting someone, whether I will like them or not (I guess I'm like a dog that way!!!). Great write Balladeer. Glad you re-posted, cause I wasn't around here when you first posted it.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

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11 posted 2001-10-04 10:16 PM


Alan...thank you for agreeing...and enjoying  

Sir Andrew....Thank you! I always wanted to be a cattle list!  Always special to see you, sir  

Duncan...if the is some logic to it, it's beyond me!!! Chemistry gets my vote, too. I thank you  

Marge....you, too, became an immediate ELEMENT of delight!!  

Kit....you sweet gal!   One of my greatest fantasies is to be buried under an avalanche of your phereomones!! THANK YOU!!!  

Lady...I agree...maybe that's why I always preferred Labs   I thank you, m'lady  

serenity..a fair amount of phereomones is fairly monumental! Chock full is AWESOME!!  

Twilight Myst..thank you for enjoying,,,and for keeping me  

Sy...yep, especially when we keep pharmacies on our counters!  

Tracey...yep, it does.....er, do you have a cold nose?  

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12 posted 2001-10-04 10:49 PM



Amen to that!  
Well expressed as always~

My dear 'Dear, you know it's true
there is no poet quite like you!
you've got class and a whole lotta spunk
you're a cutie patootie as well as a hunk!  
yes, there's no doubt, we've got chemistry
you're my Balladeer, and I, your honeybee!



Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Nan
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13 posted 2001-10-05 07:26 AM


I took Chemistry once.  My bunsen burner always exploded - and my experiments fizzled out on me... Can you explain that deer?..
nakdthoughts
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14 posted 2001-10-05 08:15 AM


I met this chemist...and he knows just the right combination to get a reaction from me...enjoyed your words this morning
*s

~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II



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15 posted 2001-10-05 09:18 AM


This is so good. I enjoyed reading it.
LngJhnAg
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16 posted 2001-10-05 09:37 AM


I think it is organic, the way you write your poems,
The way you grab a subject and then bring it home.

Mike - Geesh - I can't believe I just wrote that.  I remember this poem from way back when.  I see you are in a melancholic way lately.  I hope all is going well there.

Honeybee
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17 posted 2001-10-06 11:58 PM



*Bump*  

Kethry
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18 posted 2001-10-07 07:35 AM


Deer,
I love it when the chain reaction is spontaneous...be careful you don't combust.
Excellent writing up to your usual high standard.
Keth.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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19 posted 2001-10-07 09:36 AM


Michael, Chemistry is great...you just have to be on the alert for spontaneous human combustion.     Much enjoyed this morning.
~hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~
  

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20 posted 2001-10-07 09:51 AM


Great write! Chemistry, what would the world be like without it? Very sad, indeed.  
         ~enjoyed~

smiles ~Marie~

Keep the Faith

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