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Luther
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0 posted 2002-08-15 05:46 AM


SQUARE ONE


Roll the dice, what will it be?
Will it be good; is luck with me?
This game of life has no instructions
Just simple pieces with complex functions
Who is my friend? Who is not?
What is the prize? I have forgot.
Roll the dice, what will it be?
Where is the end? I cannot see.
This game is unfair, what is the deal?
Greed is my friend and love is surreal.
Who is in charge? I want to suspend.
Your words are useless, shut up my friend.
Pay attention, it’s your turn to roll.
Where will you go? You’re in control.
One wrong move and “sorry, you’re done”
This game is over, you’re back to square one.


By Jordan Aarts

© Copyright 2002 Jordan Aarts - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2002-08-16 07:01 AM



It sometimes seems like life depends on
the roll of a die...
but...how fortunate we are to sometimes
shape our own destiny!
A good read, this.

VAS
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2 posted 2002-08-18 12:14 PM


an excellent analogy of the tough and not so tough times,

I do know Someone is in charge and that patience is a virtue,

sometimes I wish He didn't want me to practice it quite so much.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

EagleScorpion
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3 posted 2002-08-18 12:28 PM


hey but every now and then you roll that 7 and you go "YEEEEHAAAAAAA!!!!"
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4 posted 2002-08-18 04:19 PM




(big hugggsssssss) Oh Jordan, I understand this feeling so very well, life would be depressing if it was judged like that and I encourage you always whatever happens to follow your own heart for only you can make yourself truly happy! (sigh) This is heartfelt, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jordan, 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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5 posted 2002-08-19 04:55 AM


I happen to believe that not all things are in our control...and square one can be a good thing sometimes...not failure but a learning experience. Yes! I like this write, glad to have read it.
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