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VAS
Member Rara Avis
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0 posted 2002-10-06 12:05 PM


(Tell me, do you understand its message?)

if you’ve been deep-sixed
collected zeros in recent 200
fear not
for we are with thee
we, the zero hunters,
seeking who we may empower
not devour
lifting them
lifting their intent
to a higher plane
a plane within the view
of plateau visitors

yes, patience,
oh, virtuous one,
for though your words grow numb
we will find a way
for you to have clumb
back up
where it takes not an eagle
to spot you within the dust and stones
that lie where you have come to rest
we will stir the air about you
and carry you aloft
where others may see
you should have not been tossed,
patience

©October 6, 2002

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

© Copyright 2002 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
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Member Patricius
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just out of reach
1 posted 2002-10-06 12:17 PM


Virginia - yup....been there and felt the bottom fall out from under my attempt at what I thought was "pretty good stuff." lol. Oh well, things seem to be getting better - not many taking the big dive are there? So many poems....so little time. hugs, Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Krishankins
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2 posted 2002-10-06 12:18 PM


Nice!!! I can feel this one!

Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!?

Magnus
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3 posted 2002-10-06 12:20 PM


As we used to say in the Navy...

"Lima Charlie" meaning  "Loud and Clear"...


Yep,  we understand totally....and this
was cute...thanx Virginia..

garysgirl
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4 posted 2002-10-06 03:41 PM


VAS....you got your thoughts
across. Very good.

With love and best wishes,
Ethel...garysgirl

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5 posted 2002-10-06 07:38 PM



I've been deep-sixed
in file 13
tanked with Tanka
know what I mean?

I've been hit upon
with no bruise to show
and micro-managed
more than you know...

I've rounded the curve
in my fifty-ought...
and I'm liking this poem
that you brought...

zero hunters,
I've bagged my game...
just let the Sun in...
we'll rise all the same...

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