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JamesMichael
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0 posted 2003-03-14 04:11 AM


Words From Within

You don't have to do anything
in your mind to write.
Those that are overly conscious of
their writing hold an unsteady pen.
The pen knows where to go.
Where thoughts and desires
and feelings grow.
And in those moments when
you are not consciously mindful
the words from within will flow.

JamesLee
March14
2003
"When you are writing, if you are
conscious of writing, your pen
will be unsteady."  From "The Book
of Family Traditions On The Art
Of War."  By Yagyu Munenori.

© Copyright 2003 JamesMichael - All Rights Reserved
Kethry
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1 posted 2003-03-14 04:53 AM


Good sentiment James and truly written.
Kethry

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



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2 posted 2003-03-14 11:09 PM




(sigh) I agree, poetry should be all about freedom, mental and emotional freedom, and if one keeps stressing "Come on, come on, give me a thought!" it just doesn't work that way, you have to be the wave, the wind, become the soaring bird. (big hugggssssss) This is so well expressed, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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3 posted 2003-03-15 02:41 AM


Maybe I'll give this a try.  Joyce
BluesSerenade
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4 posted 2003-03-16 10:05 PM


Ummm, I do believe this is just what I needed.
You sure know how to make good use of your pen James.

Thanks~

garysgirl
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5 posted 2003-03-16 10:08 PM


Yes, James, you do well with your pen.

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~  
                  

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6 posted 2003-03-16 10:08 PM


The best I write are done just this way. Thank you for explaining why.
great write.

~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one...
John Lennon

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7 posted 2003-03-16 10:10 PM


Very wise words James!
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

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