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wranx
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Moved from a shack to a barn

0 posted 2002-11-08 01:27 AM



No,
I don’t play at this
Never have

And my intentions

The truth of me

Lies within,

Every letter
Every poem
Every word
That I’ve written

No,
I don’t play a game

It’s just too damned
Hard
To keep up with
Ever-changing rules

Too damned
Difficult
To stay in bounds

No,
All I’ve let you see
Is me

© Copyright 2002 E.F.Rose - All Rights Reserved
Ceinwyn
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1 posted 2002-11-08 01:42 AM


There's no mouth wide open smiley...*sigh* Uh oh!? I do hope this isn't one of those personal experience poems..if it is I'm still here if you want to talk..

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

Radrook
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2 posted 2002-11-08 01:43 AM


Very effective dramatic monologue.
Enjoyed!
God bless!

serenity blaze
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3 posted 2002-11-08 02:45 AM


funny thing is m'yeti...people can TRY to hide in this thing--and it's always so revealing when they do...

shrug. c'est la vie.

I related to your words right away because you ARE you. And I figure being ourselves is the only job we are perfect for any way...

I'm so tired...yawn...not making much sense, but why break a trend?

Now if I can only figure out which one of "the voices" is actually ME!

Hugs you wonderful poetry writing yeti.

kruser
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4 posted 2002-11-08 02:49 AM


nice writing, i really liked these lines:

It’s just too damned
Hard
To keep up with
Ever-changing rules


good work!



Toerag
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5 posted 2002-11-08 07:56 AM


Hey...this is stronger'n acre of garlic!....you have this really twisted way about bringing out the worst in human nature....LOL.....I think that's why I like your work so much......????

[This message has been edited by Toerag (11-08-2002 07:56 AM).]

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2002-11-08 08:24 AM


wranx
Than chaos reigns, enjoyed.

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7 posted 2002-11-08 08:31 AM


Ed, I always love to read your poetry because the real you always shines through.

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

Enchantress
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8 posted 2002-11-08 09:30 AM


Very honest and open write.
Much enjoyed the read.
~Hugs~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

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9 posted 2002-11-08 09:32 AM


No? (smiling) in truth we all hide something of ourselves and all play games of sorts....

(laughing)


Love the words Ed... very well done.


Connel
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10 posted 2002-11-08 10:34 AM


Beutiful poem, i enhoyed the read very much..
Thank you for sharing.

I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait.

regards2you
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11 posted 2002-11-08 11:17 AM



Wranx, From beginning to end, this poem just shouted ~honesty~ to me.

The replies are interesting.

With the message ~I am hearing~, I hope this is the true you.

It is admirable!

It is true all of life is a game, but, part of the game is growing and learning.  Becoming better than we were, and changing into all we are meant to be. Before we die, I hope!

In any case, I enjoyed this poem a great deal.

With warm regards,
Pat  

    


..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

[This message has been edited by regards2you (11-08-2002 11:21 AM).]

brian sites
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12 posted 2002-11-08 12:26 PM


frustration's ring

The Wisdom of Joe
can apply in more than just
the physical sense---
a nose needn't be flattened
but...you know

this was raw

nakdthoughts
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13 posted 2002-11-08 12:53 PM


Yes, I don't  play that game either..what you see is what you get...like it or not

your words probably will hit a chord within many..and of those many, most will believe like I do, that we are not playing a game..but the truth is.....

M

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14 posted 2002-11-08 03:16 PM


I like the measured calm (and need) in this.
Sunshine
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15 posted 2002-11-08 04:04 PM



Yes.

Midnitesun
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16 posted 2002-11-09 01:53 AM


'Too damned
Difficult
To stay in bounds'


Exactly. I don't always color within the lines anyway.


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