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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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Sometimes Sometimes my house a tortoise shell I out my nose and take a smell. And if the air to me not sweet Beat an immediate retreat. I’ve lost the edge to fight each day I’d rather wedge and dream away. I do, do things that I must tend But only those that don’t offend Like a tortoise I move quite slow Study each movement as I go Will not fritter away my time To me that is the only crime. Each movement is a statement clear The sum of all I see and hear. And when I’m ready, move again It’s how I reached this age Amen. It’s not our speed that meets our need It’s more I think the act and deed. |
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bags123 Member
since 2002-06-06
Posts 128 |
Seymour, I've been adobting a more tortise like philosophy in recent years myself, so I can definitly relate. Good Write. Good thought. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"It’s not our speed that meets our need It’s more I think the act and deed. " Ah Sy ... a wisdom-filled read to start my day. Ok, I'll print this out, and plod along slow and steady today. If I start losing myself and going too fast, I'm pulling you out of my purse for another read! Thank you for this excellent reminder for me this morning.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Morning Sy, Well, what a wonderful way of dealing with life in general. I appreciate your attitude about day to day life. No need to get too impatient with matters. You live longer too. Good stuff here! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: my thoughts, exactly... smiling with you... |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Seymour darling boy this dear friend is utterly utterly lovely, your morning rhymes always seem to find their way into the very depths of my soul and snuggle down there as if they are right at home. Which of course they are. This again such amazingly well written, the image and the thought go hand in hand toward tomorrow. When tasting sips of morning fine You dislike the sup of time’s wine Empty the wine and switch the cup From which your daily dues you sup Within the shadow of time’s grace You know that tortoise win’s the race Intend of purpose slow and steady Simply shout for me and I’m ready To walk with you along times shore I’d stroll with you my friend Seymour And this is a truly exceptional poem from you and I utterly utterly love it. Good morning darling boy  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy   Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Like a tortoise I move quite slow Study each movement as I go Will not fritter away my time To me that is the only crime. Each movement is a statement clear The sum of all I see and hear. And when I'm ready, move again It's how I reached this age Amen. It's not our speed that meets our need It's more I think the act and deed. ======================================== "It's how I reached this age Amen." AMEN!!!!  Somedays my Stinky's mojo moves so slow Dont rush him ... he's got no "get up and go" His get up and go ... got up and went His hustle and bustle has all been spent. Still he gets done all that needs be done He'll waste no sun, he's slow motion on the run. But I know how to charge Randy's battery His mojo will get up and go with me raspberry tea Have you ever seen a turtle soar and spit fire before? No shell will be able to store Randy when hes ready to roar.  *winkiewinkie*  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sy, there's a story that says crocodiles are dragons with heart disease so it's possible turtles are also part of that species. Loved the poem and the slow-me-down Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
OK, sneaking in from work to tell you I've read this two more times already this morning Sy, LOL. Hugs, /Kit |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
bags123, Don't we all. LOL Kit, Sweet comment.  Enchantress, Glad you liked hugs and squeezes. Sunshine, OK love you too. Marsha, Good morning darlin and thank you for the honey on my oatmeal. JM, Today I snored tomorrow I'll roar. It's all a part of the general store. Winkiewinkie Randy Stinky. Keth, I always wondered about crocodiles. LOL |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, If I wasn't already taken I think I would hit on you. LOL |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sy Each moment has something to give...wonderful, to live!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, And you are one of the wonders. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good write |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
sy, of your primo art it is primo art n-joyed sir |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Always, I think, Sy Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Vandana, Thank you. Dark Stranger, I thank you from my castle of lilly pads. Interloper, Sounds good to me. |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Seymour hi there, this is excellent. You know exactly what we all want, it's time to rest in peace’s delight. This is sensational writing Movement slows to a stop Still finds my release I love this one you certainly can write and I love the flow as always Seymour your skill amazes me  Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
And a kissy for krissy. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
BRAVO!!! Oh Seymour, I couldn't agree with you more, sweet friend, it helps to take each day slowly and live up to each moment rather than rush to tomorrow, for we may miss so much in-between the lines it may seem dirty! (big hugggssssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Seymour, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
It’s not our speed that meets our need It’s more I think the act and deed. You are so right about that, Sy... I think there are so many mistakes made because people are in too much of a hurry. I really like your philosophy and your poem. ~ Happy Father's Day hugsLyra |
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