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Got to Eat to Grow
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Got to Eat to Grow |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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This was written in a very boring Trig Class in 1978. In the season of our discontent, We found the time we both spent wasted -- as if we merely tasted and spit it out before we swallowed. Tomorrow I have found depends so much on Past (where we have been). Not remembering, not reflecting can do us harm. How could we say we've ever grown? The only truth I have found lies in the past that I have swallowed. It nourishes my spirit when I feel hollow. So, my friend, despair not, Just eat your breakfast while it's hot! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jo~ 'The only truth I have found lies in the past that I have swallowed. It nourishes my spirit when I feel hollow.' I think that in a 'very boring Trig Class' you found a gem of wisdom~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
if revenge is a dish best served cold, regret is apparently better warm...loved the poem...both in form and content (and aren't ALL trig classes boring?)  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Marge -- thanks, it was a very boring class for sure and I did a lot of day dreaming!  Steavenr -- what an interesting comment and very appreciated! Thanks! hugs to you! |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
The only truth I have found lies in the past that I have swallowed. It nourishes my spirit when I feel hollow. So, my friend, despair not, Just eat your breakfast while it's hot! Well written with depth and light! Much enjoyed. Hoping all is well with you... Sadie |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
A strong message, masterfully penned... Maybe you need some more Trig. classes? Trig....YUK! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(giggles) Oh Jo, I have always found trigonometry to have ABSOLUTELY ZERO application to the typical child's life, sweet friend, that seriously shouldn't belong in organized education and should be there for those who choose to take it! (big angel hugs) At least you must have had great breakfasts before the class, hehehe, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I L O V E T H I S M E T A P H O R ! ! ! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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harash Member
since 2003-12-27
Posts 99India |
beautiful..and outstanding verse... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
well done gal.....interesting write fersure |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
As I had an appetite for your poetry, I found this placed on the shelf! Much enjoyed a second round of nutrients. Sadie |
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Death Member
since 2001-05-26
Posts 112Twilight |
Way to go- a laugh within a multitude of sights sounds and reasons known Great end line "Sooner or later, Death makes a believer out of just about everyone." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful clever write! |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Oh definitely, better to eat it fresh You ever try defrosting an old memory that’s been sitting in the freeze for about nine years...  Even if you can tell what it is, and it doesn’t make you ill, it still just isn’t going to quite cut the mustard... Got any hot oatmeal? |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Trig!!! Yuk ... no wonder you were daydreaming and writing great poetry. I'm glad you stuck with writing for us all to enjoy. Hugs, Marti |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Some meals of the past have been bitter and hard to swallow, but some have been a delicacy to the pallet. Love Bon-Bon  |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Catchy! Grover. |
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