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Rick
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0 posted 2004-02-18 05:32 AM


When you’re walking round your boundaries
And you’re dreaming then to find
The gate of opportunity, found open in your mind
You wander through to pastures that are luscious and so green
But is that place much better than the place in which you’ve been?

Thoughts are only echoes that speak whispers to the soul
As prayers and dreams and fairytales appear to make us whole
The words of demon promise are just lies which draw us in
How many burn from passion and by leaving just to sin?

There’s a soul mate living with us, it’s the conscience of our mind
Discussing every angle, searching answers hard to find
But also there’s the traitor who with evils way will tread
To keep us dizzy spinning as we search our road ahead

Each one of us is changing; we’re not as once before
We may just want a little less, or hell, a whole lot more
But we must ride the seesaw and weigh each end the same
For life is lived through balance and through learning we remain

We’re a puzzle made of pieces, all so complex yet so weak
Relying on its bond and strength so we can further seek
What lies beyond our vision and so deep in futures eye?
There’s answers out there waiting for the many asking why?


© Copyright 2004 Rick Van Weenen - All Rights Reserved
A Romantic Heart
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1 posted 2004-02-18 06:23 AM


Goodmorning Rick,

You are the great thinker, I can always have my glass of tea and sit back and read your thoughts to think on for the begining of my day....So much truth, that everyone should hear!(get your microphone out)

Thanks Friend!
~ARH
love and hugs

Open your eyes, open your mind, open your heart, let me come in and show you love.....~ARH

Rick
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2 posted 2004-02-18 06:33 AM


Dear ARH, great to see you here my friend, thanks for the reply, I hope that you have been well. Your right, I seem to be such a thinker, but it tends to keep me sain in one way or another, have a wonderful day my friend till again.

Sincerely
Rick

Margherita
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3 posted 2004-02-18 07:28 AM


Dear Rick, thank you for this very well penned “exploration” of our mind and soul.
Many thoughts to ponder here. “The gate of opportunity” for example ... Yes we always have this choice. May we listen to the “soul mate living within”, as you say so pertinently and beautifully.
Love, Margherita

LeeJ
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4 posted 2004-02-18 08:10 AM


Rick, your poems and concepts are always so filled with warmth, peace, confidence and lotsa food for thought...thank you kindly for your neverending brilliance.
Gentle Spirit
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5 posted 2004-02-18 08:12 AM


Rick I love to read your thoughts and words of wisdom.  You share so much with us and help our heavy hearts find a moment of peace.
Bless you!  Awesome write!

Richy
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6 posted 2004-02-18 08:30 AM




“Thoughts are only echoes that speak whispers to the soul
As prayers and dreams and fairytales appear to make us whole
The words of demon promise are just lies which draw us in
How many burn from passion and by leaving just to sin?”


Rick, this was Dang Good!

Really enjoyed this piece.

You came out with one heck of a keeper here!
Filled with many good thoughts to consider

So nice to see you again my friend
Best wishes to you!

Richy

passing shadows
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7 posted 2004-02-18 01:04 PM


Rick, you know I am a fan of your writings. I wonder sometimes though, in awe, where you find such inspiration. Always sharing wisdom and positive attitude...nice write
garysgirl
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8 posted 2004-02-18 03:20 PM


We’re a puzzle made of pieces, all so complex yet so weak
Relying on its bond and strength so we can further seek
What lies beyond our vision and so deep in futures eye?
There’s answers out there waiting for the many asking why?


Rick, my friend, this is not only a very
beautiful poem that you have written, but also
so very many truths are in it. It's a keeper for sure.
Hugs  
Ethel


Rick
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9 posted 2004-02-19 06:36 AM


Dear Margherita, always lovely to get your replies, this one is now exception, thank you for the kind words my friend once again.

Dear Lee, again thank you for your wonderful words here, your replies are always very much appreciated my friend.

Dear Gentle Spirit, I am so glad I was able to give you a moment's peace, thank you so much for this reply and your comments.

Richy mate, good to see you and your wonderful words, thanks for visiting and helping me feel so good.

Dear Dixie, I find it all in you, in me, in us, it comes and asks to be written and shared, and I am always so glad to abide. I am so happy you came to visit, thank you my friend, be well and lucky in love.

Dear Ethel, again you reply, thank you, your words are always so much appreciated and heart felt, thanks for sharing here tonight my friend.

To you all my friends, again thank you, you all make this site a wonderful place to stay a while and share in life.

Sincerely
Rick


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10 posted 2004-02-19 10:17 AM


Rick~

'Thoughts are only echoes that speak whispers to the soul'

Ahhhhhh, may the inspire of those echoes continue to whisper foreverly~

Beautiful thought~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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11 posted 2004-02-19 10:20 AM


I am pleased that Marge brought this back to the top.  Did I say I really loved this?  I REALLY love this.
Rick
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12 posted 2004-02-20 06:04 AM


Dear Marge, great to see your reply here, thank you for taking the time, very much appreciated.

Gentle Spirit, I really love your replies, thanks for being a friend and sharing your thoughts.

To you both, thank you for being friends and fellow poets, I always look forward to sharing time with you both, take care and both try to be well, your time and thought have been greatly appreciated.

Sincerely
Rick

Suetang
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13 posted 2004-02-20 08:56 PM


Hello Rick

Your words are always thought provoking and an absolute pleasure to read.  Yet another wonderful piece of writing from your talented pen.

Take care........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

passing shadows
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14 posted 2004-02-21 02:28 PM



Mistletoe Angel
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15 posted 2004-02-21 02:48 PM


"Thoughts are only echoes that speak whispers to the soul
As prayers and dreams and fairytales appear to make us whole"




(big angel hugs) Oh Rick, this is so very true, sweet friend, thoughts just aren't as strong and feelings, which when they reach the soul are singing in crescendo! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you ponder life straight from the heart, we all loe you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Rick, 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
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

iliana
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16 posted 2004-02-21 05:26 PM


Rick, this was a very brilliant gift!
BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside
17 posted 2004-02-24 12:03 PM


Each one of us is changing; we’re not as once before
We may just want a little less, or hell, a whole lot more
But we must ride the seesaw and weigh each end the same
For life is lived through balance and through learning we remain

My sentiments exactly, wish I could write them so well...

Enjoyed your poem, very much...
Thank you Rick~

Rick
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Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia
18 posted 2004-02-24 06:21 AM


Dear Sue, again thank you for your visit here and the wonderful words you share with me, you are a blessing to see. Be well my friend and take care in life.

Dear Dixie, thanks again for the bump up, always helps and gives me a lift, may you have luck at love my friend.

Noah, your heart is full of love, thank you for sharing the words of friendship and needed support, always very much appreciated my friend, may you be and stay well.

iliana, thank you so much for your reply, it made me feel good in my self, much appreciated.

BluesSerenade, I am so happy that I was able to share something that you enjoyed, thank you for your reply and comment, be well my friend and take care.

To you all my friends, thank you for making PIP a home to visit and feel comfortable in, you are all part of my family now and I love it.

Sincerely
Rick

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