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icequeen
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since 2001-12-09
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0 posted 2001-12-10 01:59 AM



Time has moved
so quick yet slow
Though I have lived it
I do not know
Where I have been
or where I’ll go
Yesterday peers back at me
Tomorrow beckons quietly
With sorrow in my pocket
Joy placed in a locket
on a chain round my neck
another card off the deck
Time has moved
so quick yet slow
Do I fold or hold or show?
It’s five card no peek
So I raise and call
Bet it all


© icequeen 2001


...and her crown was formed by the ice in her eyes

© Copyright 2001 Caroline Rush Markham - All Rights Reserved
Sudhir Iyer
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1 posted 2001-12-10 03:46 AM


Nice entrance ...

"Yesterday peers back at me"

very interesting verse... and

WELCOME TO PASSIONS...

and have a great stay here ...

Regards,
Sudhir

Midnitesun
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Gaia
2 posted 2001-12-10 03:57 AM


Wow, this is a great entrance to the forum. You will enjoy playing here.  Just watch out for the jokers.  
JoMason
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3 posted 2001-12-10 04:51 AM


Icequeen,

I'm betting on you!

Welcome to Passions!

Jo Mason
12/10/01

Kethry
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4 posted 2001-12-10 04:58 AM


ice queen,
you're on a winner with this roll
Kethry

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



Bec
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since 2001-02-23
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Canberra
5 posted 2001-12-10 07:36 AM


icequeen... I'm not clever enough to come up with witty card jokes. But I loved your words. Welcome to Passions!

Bec  

"Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you."
-Winnie-the-Pooh

arthur
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england
6 posted 2001-12-10 07:36 AM


thank you for your poem
I liked the element of sadness
arthur

OWG
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California
7 posted 2001-12-10 08:45 AM


it seems I know you
but then don't

well done enjoyed..and welcome

Sunshine
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8 posted 2001-12-10 08:51 AM



Welcome to Passions!  Please check your E-mail for a Special Greeting!

Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.


Mistletoe Angel
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9 posted 2001-12-10 08:53 AM




BRAVO!!! (smiles) And you come in with a winning hand of love!!! (big hugggssssss) Oh my gosh, this is soooooooo beautiful, we're all so lucky to read your wonderful beautiful words! (sigh) Welcome to Passions, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more from your loving heart! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Irish Rose
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10 posted 2001-12-10 10:18 AM


Welcome to Passions.  I enjoyed this.  I have indeed felt like I've been shuffled a few times too many, if you know what I mean!  

Kathleen (Kay)
"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

icequeen
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since 2001-12-09
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FL USA
11 posted 2001-12-10 10:23 AM


Thank you all for your kindness. I don't write often anymore, and have just begun to feel as though I want to. Your works inspire me, however, so perhaps I will be able to find more to write.

I appreciate the warm welcome I received here.      

...and her crown was formed by the ice in her eyes

doreen peri
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Virginia
12 posted 2001-12-10 11:51 AM


you bet!!! that's the way to do it! can't win much if you don't take risks and up the ante, raise the bid, fill up that pot, y'know? penny ante stuff ain't worth the time.... life is decked out with suprises, joys, beauty, so the deal is, ya gotta play the hand if ya wanna win!!!!

well said here, icequeen .... !! welcome to the blue pages.... looking forward to reading more  

sodpossom
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N.C
13 posted 2001-12-10 12:26 PM


Being a poker player myself I enjoyed the comparison of poker and life.Very well done!
Enchantress
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Canada eh.
14 posted 2001-12-10 01:07 PM



Very well done first post!
I shall look forward to more of your work.
I am sure you will love it here!
  ~Hugs, Nancy Lee~

"A dream is a wish your heart makes..."

Auguste
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By the sea
15 posted 2001-12-10 01:43 PM


Welcome to Passions!    Such good work here!  Can't wait to see more of what you have to offer.

Michael

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.  

Kit McCallum
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16 posted 2001-12-10 02:34 PM


Welcome to Passions icequeen!  What a wonderful first post, full of depth and pondering. Very much enjoyed!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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Deep in the heart
17 posted 2001-12-10 03:02 PM


The only way to live ... bet it all!

Welcome to Passions.  I look forward to more of your work

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Martie
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18 posted 2001-12-10 03:13 PM


Welcome to Passions, icequeen..much enjoyed seeing your play in poetry.
RosePetal
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19 posted 2001-12-10 03:19 PM


Welcome!!! I hope you are enjoying it around here. There are so many wonderful poets here! Very nice 1st post!

RP

Rogue24
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Posts 111
Ontario, Canada
20 posted 2001-12-10 04:14 PM


Welcome and amazing entrance! Your write reflects the way I have looked at life lately, if you cant risk it all, what really do you have to gain?

HUGS!
Ter.

Alone in the dark, through my thoughts comfort I do seek, through my words I find peace.

JamesMichael
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21 posted 2001-12-10 04:29 PM


This is creative writing icequeen...James
Startime
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22 posted 2001-12-10 06:09 PM


WOW!!!! You sure deal a great poem. BRAVO!!!Welcome to Passions...you will find that everyone here is filled with the love of this season. I will be looking forward to many more of your poems. **hugs**



Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

[This message has been edited by Startime (edited 12-10-2001).]

The Rusty Knight
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23 posted 2001-12-10 06:42 PM


I enjoyed your poem and welcome to passions.  I look foward to see more of your work.

Dan

Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream.

Poet deVine
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24 posted 2001-12-10 07:33 PM


Welcome to the family! I enjoyed this very much and look forward to reading more from you!  
Balladeer
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25 posted 2001-12-10 09:09 PM


Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!  

I hope you like it here. We've got a lot of stud and a bit of hold 'em but we deal straight and we'll always give you a big hand for your efforts. Your deal....

Magnus
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26 posted 2001-12-10 09:42 PM


this is cute...welcome to Passions....7 card stud anyone?
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