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Wandering Thoughts Abound
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Wandering Thoughts Abound |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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In the torrent of an ocean, as a wave I travel free Among the swells and mishaps which accompany the sea With others I am lonely, with my heart upon its crest Pushed and shoved to neverland, without a shore to rest I fly above the mountainsides with earth below my wings But with me flies not happiness and all life’s joyous things The nest of home is sticks and waste between the rocks of cold Nothing but an emptiness inside I seem to hold I am the bee in search of, the flower bud so sweet But here I fly in desert bare, where nothing sweet I meet Exhausted by the travel, by the search which brings no thrill In pursuit of nectars taste and dreams that visit still I sit here feeling different than I did when I was young I crowed once as a rooster, but now that tune’s been sung Content in ways, but not in love, yet proud of whom I am Grateful for the knowing, that good friends give a dame Convinced that this is normal, that many feel the same Finding love in words and rhyme, as on we play the game Exploring greener pastures, which still wither with the heat Hopeful maybe happiness, my heart and I will meet |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Rick, wow, (sorry I use that word a lot) I think this is amazing! I really liked the flow...all of it! great poem!!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Very nicely penned, Rick. "I am the bee in search of, the flower bud so sweet But here I fly in desert bare, where nothing sweet I meet Exhausted by the travel, by the search which brings no thrill In pursuit of nectars taste and dreams that visit still" Questing can be difficult and often exhausting. But to not search is sudden death. We just have to keep searching. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wandering around your abound was a good trip, it makes me realize sometimes we have to be thankful with where we've put ourself in life... good write! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Rick... this is the first of yours that I have read, and I am looking forward to reading many, many more! Wonderful read!! The road goes on forever, the stories never end, and people are the same the world over! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Rick - I always enjoy reading your poetry, this one is really lovely. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well done Rick! Enjoyed very much! ~Nancy~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
 oh BRAVO!!!!Magnificent. I know this feeling and you have said it so perfectly. I saw you as a lonely eagle flying free but alone in search of the one who can fly like he does. Absolutely magnificent. This poem rates a kiss, my friend.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
aw, this is absolutely the sweetest thing I've read in a long time! Kathleen |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Wandering thoughts indeed. Thoughts that are shared by many I believe. I certainly could identify with a great deal of what you have said here. Very well written and with wonderful flow. I enjoyed this a great deal If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Every word...wonderfully woven into deep heartfelt feelings..I appreciate one who frees themself...let nothing chain you. Love doesn't ever chain..it breathes. I hope your search brings you closer to your dreams and closer to the complete release of your soul. Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear everyone, to share a tale of the heart with others who care is a great escape from reality. Words so release the tensions which build over time, each one of your replies gives me more happiness than what you would know. Sea, thank you and Wow is a great word. Midnitesun, thank you for your reply and I will keep on searching. Sunshine, nice to have you here, thank you for your reply. Sunnyone, I am very happy you have opened one of my posts, with hope we can share many pieces of writing over time, thank you. Nightshade, thank you Chris for your reply, I hope that I can write many more for your enjoyment. Enchantress, glad that you enjoyed Nancy, thank you for the replay. Startime, thank you dear friend I shall cherish the kiss and your reply. Irish Rose, thank you for your reply much enjoyed and appreciated. Tracey, I am sure that many of us do feel this way, but great to have an outlet for a little pain, thank you for your reply. Dear Regina, I am sure I will search more for this breathing love, for now I just ponder with words and live day to day. Thanks heaps for your reply little spy. |
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