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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
How much talent do we take and destroy That someone fighting to understand Something Called talent That no-one in their life understands Taking a seeing person And turning them blind Dismissing them We need everyone in this life And everyone is some one How much do we have to try and destroy The things we dont understand Dave |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How much talent do we take and destroy ~*~ the strangness of this is, sometimes they are not even aware of their capability to crush... thank you Dave... |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Thanks Sunshine I need the words Thanks love dave |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Yes, Dave. I am very aware of this. We are so quick to make assumptions based on silly things. The man or woman lying on a sidewalk once a professor or a doctor seeming to be worthless by the passerby. The simple person without worldly possessions who is discounted because of appearance, the list goes on. I encountered a farmer once with dirty overalls and soiled shoes --twenty years ago -- nobody wanted to service him, opened up a suitcase with $50,000 cash to buy a house. Yes, I learned never to judge a book by its cover. Good thoughts here, thanks for the reminder. SG |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Sunshine, Simply Gold And words are all I have to give Dave |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yes, in our present state of imperfection we have to continually work at remaining unselfish in order to really enjoy being ourselves...Giving truly is better...... And, that ain't no easy task baby! Ask the mothers of the world. Eric |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well said Dave! You tell it like it is. Hugs~ ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes everyone is someone! We all are enriched by each other. You are right, so much incredible talent remains hidden, unexpressed, unnoticed ... Thank you, your need to write, makes us ponder always. Love, Margherita |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Baby and Enchantress Not everyone get's your chance Somebody - real or imagined - with the idiots these days pretending wrote words that told me she had talent I stopped my first writing at 16 - 30 years ago because I had that rubbbish I obey rules but anyone with genuine talent I will support and anyone who is prevented from understanding they have talent Apologies for getting a Dave Page dave |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
I do not understand how the words I am writing on this keyboard are ending up as they do Somebody - real or imagined - with the idiots these days pretending wrote words that told me she had talent I appreciate a sense a humour, I look forward to saying thank you dave |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Dave, I truly enjoy your work-You have a keen eye. I'm glad you have the need to write because we have the need to hear. Your poetry is often so profound that I don't know how to respond. This one was easy for me because I'm in a home where my poetry is not appreciated as an art form. It's tolerated and expected because I'm too stubborn to quit, but it is unappreciated. It doesn't help one's self-esteem. I did not realize you had difficulties in vision. Now, I am even more grateful for minimalistic poetry. When my bifocals aren't on straight, they drive me crazy and cause me frustration in reading, disturbing my comprehension. (Would it be helpful if I double space my responses?) I admire you for continuing to read and write. I thought your poem was straight shooting and excellent. Sadie [This message has been edited by Sadelite (03-26-2004 08:35 PM).] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
It's not our job to destroy, Dave, I agree. Sometimes people miscommunicate and even miscommunication causes destruction... and how do we repair that -- I guess, silence is golden sometimes... but then sometimes people construe silence for something else -- there's the rub. See how much you made me think about with your short write -- now, that's poetry when it evokes thought!  to you sweet man |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Thanks for this Dave .... none of my family understand my writing and critisise me constantly for doing so ... but my inner strength keeps me going and chrurning emotions into my pen Hope |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
my first poem written in 3rd grade was put in newspaper. my family shot me down. i didnt try again untill 9 years ago. same as my art in 7 th grade. my music . when i find something that i do good and feel good. it gets taken and never a chance to grow. well i stopped right after starting, as my significant other teased, tormented, and put it down. now i am trying to let it come back and grow. not easy. i see it happen to alot of talented people why cant people appreciate and encourage. any way thanks for sharing. i enjoy reading what you write thanks  |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
This is one of your best, Dave! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Hi, Dave. There sure are drawbacks to being human. Sometimes it seems that no matter how much we try to be "loving and giving" it always rebounds in unpleasant ways. So, not only do we destroy but in turn get destroyed. Perhaps there's just no understanding the human race. Someone once told me to "be strong" - it seems to be good advice. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
me too and I need to read even more than I write to be truly connected |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
A true statement you made my friend. I really like this one. :-) |
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