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Funny thing, Mistakes
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Funny thing, Mistakes |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Funny thing, mistakes Not something that is right Or wrong Black or white Mistakes can occur Even when we believe, Truly believe, We are doing our best How harshly the word Can be used Having her was a mistake Sometimes it is a question, Do you think marrying him is a mistake? There are times it is not apparent Until years later I’m haunted by my mistakes I’ve seen mistakes marry Currently living these many years Happily ever after I’ve seen mistakes Born to adversity I’ve watched people Flail their fists in the face of adversity Farmers come to mind When adversity casts Dark shadows Somewhere the light is shining So is taking on adversity A mistake? Or human nature? How can one not make a mistake, Now and then, If they are truly doing The best they can? Do I think It was a mistake to awake This morning? The best I can do Is emulate Franklin Listing pros and cons Even though the con might not gain weight Until Life is experienced With my mistakes. ~*~ ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 30 June 2002 |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah Karilea, too early in the morning to think so deeply as to be able to come up with good answers to all your deep ponderings here. All I can think of is...we all make mistakes at times and somehow overcome them. But, we make mistakes for a reason...hopefully to learn by them. Yup, they are funny things. Good write..lots to think about. ~Hugs~ |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
a powerful look into the realm of mistakes the substance of religion, redemption, learning, guilt and shame - guess they just are a part of life and how we handle them sort of defines who we are - thanks for the poem with lots to ponder - well written - Paul |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Funny thing... Those mistakes that haunt us...trying to let them go and just be a real part of life and learning... Understanding that we are doing our best for one simple task... To not make the same mistake over and over again...knowing that we will still make them. Knowing that we are not alone...that there are so many others like us who have made the very same mistake... And... That we can be forgiven.... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deep thoughts here Kari, and make no mistake I am thinking on them Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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ULookSoPrecious Junior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 16NC, U.S.A. |
I agree with Paul that the mistakes we make shape who we become because without them we wouldn't know anything. Great piece. Take Care, Kris "Nobody, not even the rain, has such small hands." -ee cummings |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine, Theoretically how can one make a mistake, nothing can be repeated. It's all part of what is. But you did write a delicious poem.  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Even though the con might not gain weight Until Life is experienced With my mistakes." Ah Karilea ... visiting the questions that roam this tired mind of mine. Beautifully composed ... 'tis a  my friend, for sure! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari darling sister of my heart oh my word this is a deep and thought provoking write darling heart. I don’t know the answer to any of these questions, I can only say that I try to live each day the best way I can. We all make mistakes, sometimes they are huge and sometimes they are minor, I believe the measure of someone is not how they handle success it is in how they handle mistakes. Do they learn from their errors, or do they live their lives running down the same path over and over again. Wonderful writing darling heart utterly utterly wonderful reading you is NEVER a mistake  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy   Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea I have always felt that the negative things in life are our best teachers. You are certainly contemplative this morning. Enjoyed all your thoughts, for sure! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
A profound piece, Karilea. You always write with such class, and you make a strong point even more stronger doing so. There's so many lines in this that really struck me that I don't even know where to begin to praise. You keep getting better each time I read you, well written, it's a keeper of course! Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
So thoughtful, I know it is something I have contemplated much. Sandra |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Wiser heads have counselled me over the years with statements like--"The name of humanity is imperfection." Also,"If you don't made mistakes, you must not be doing anything." So I deal with my imperfections and keep sorting out my mistakes. Even those that hang around for a lifetime. And I have had days when, it would have been better to have stayed in bed. Two steps forward, one step back. Lovely, thoughtful poem. Shenachie [This message has been edited by Bridget Shenachie (06-30-2002 01:40 PM).] |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
powerful thoughts here..like the subtext |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
got so good at makin mistakes that i do it on purpose now just to amaze folks enjoyed babe....wuz cool |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Can you tell me why I made the mistake to pick this poem just before I have to go to bed?????? Now you got me pondering on all the mistakes I've made and going to make LOL won't get any sleep at all. And that would be a big mistake  Such beautiful words you've penned here Sunshine, no mistake in that Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (07-01-2002 06:28 PM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Karilea, I believe we learn by the mistakes we make. I know I do. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Karilea, this is soooooo wonderfully heartfelt, sweet friend, I believe with all my heart God wants us to make mistakes and not to make us feel follish but to help us learn more about ourselves so we grow and understand them and become compassionate with one another, though sadly it is harder than ever to learn from then mowadays! (sigh) This is a powerful ponderer, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, 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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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
And then..Balladeer was born....nice poem gal.. |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Mistakes are a form of learning ..... You made me think today SunShine, and I thank you for that! Now I must go take Tylenol, it actually hurt today. HeheWell Done! ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" [This message has been edited by Irie (07-03-2002 06:20 PM).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Well, I'll say one thing....It's not a mistake to read your thoughs on this matter. Very deep thoughts too I might say. Yep sometimes mistakes make the very best people in the world........ This is excellent Karilea! |
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