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The conceit of light
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The conceit of light |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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No one, I’m sure knows who first wrote of “light” as “love’ Knows which poet first used this conceit That it is found in scripture is certain and used often, Ad Nauseum, in the millennia since But who do you suppose, may have been first? A scribe, perhaps bored with his tallies and taken with a poetic bent scratched this metaphor into a clay tablet upon seeing Ra shine love onto a slavegirl Or even, in a time before words could a skin-clad being have portrayed a beloved image at the center of a circle of sunlight that splashed upon the wall of his cave? [This message has been edited by wranx (03-26-2004 08:53 AM).] |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
I don't know the answer, but whomever carved the "Sun Dagger" is a good candidate. *smile* Thanks for starting my day with a smile! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
icebox is not alone in the giving of smiles... you know this made me grin... well done, Sir. and, thank you! |
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Hypatia Junior Member
since 2004-03-22
Posts 18 |
"Love is eternal -- the aspect may change, but not the essence There is the same difference in a person before and after he is in love as there is in an unlighted lamp and one that is burning. The lamp was there and was a good lamp, but now it is shedding light too, and that is its real function. And love makes one calmer about many things, and that way, one is more fit for one's work." --Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
wranx Perhaps it was a snake that seeks the shade Or perhaps the light of a curious maid. Enjoyed |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed A fabulous title drew me to this poem of interesting thought and question. So enjoyed!! |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
What an interesting question and imagery in toiling with an answer. Enjoyed! Sadelite |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Wranx, now you've got me thinking. Enjoyed this and all the ponderings it has provoked in responses.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very interesting thoughts here.. I shall ponder this one as the day progresses. Hugs~ ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
brilliant! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
excellent write Wranx...... "And God said: E=MC squared....then there was light"... |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
i really enjoyed reading this love can bring the light into alot of things |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
I started this day with this poem. It is like sippin' whisky, just needed one more nip before trundling off to bed. Thanks. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
If it's a short visit to the site....look for wranx....he never lets you down. Well thought and well said, my friend. I'm glad I can still come here a little bit, because when I do, I find things like this waiting for me. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
again, im left smiling |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
good write, once again my dear friend and icebox!!! now I'll be dreaming of sun daggers all night long |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Interesting thoughts here Bro...and beautifully expressed M Beauty of the world which is soon to perish has two edges, one of laughter and one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Leave it to you to shed light on a situation!   m'yeti |
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