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Ephemeron II
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597
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Ephemeron II So many times I have forgotten this poem Forgotten the lines I composed and quietly rehearsed Forgotten the association with the routine of fixing yet another breakfast with the rhythm of hoeing my weedy garden or with the boredom of steering along one more commute This invitation to my unseen nakedness museum seems so important but somehow I fail now to point the pen and unroll the ink Another one is thus lost like the half-sleep idea born very late at night which I am certain I will recall clearly in the morning The lines are there but then they are gone as though in the maze of my being I have forgotten where I put them or have I hidden them? Perhaps like the regret of the bad dreams I wish to forget I should not be asking the question Failure comes by the hour . . . © 062004 |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Krawdad! I have written some of my best poetry in the middle of the night, sans paper and pen. I sure know what you mean. It's good to see you! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Krawdad -- loved the title and related very much to your writing -- just yesterday...the same thing happened to me. I even stored the one line idea on my computer, but can't find it now. lol. Enjoyed reading!  .....jo |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Krawdad Well aware of the problem, happened to me quite often. Good write. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
sir... you are a master poet and i bow to you words at times escape but there are things that are here today that will be here tomorrow too |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
I had the same problem. Most of my thoughts and inspirations come when driving to or from work. I would complain that all of my thoughts would swirl around my head while I was driving and then be forgotten when I arrived. My wife bought me a little hand-held voice recorder. Now, if something comes into my mind, I press record and speak it. Then when I have time. I dictate to myself and type my words into the computer. Then I put it together. Sometimes it's a whole poem. Other times it's just inspirational words, thoughts, sentences to build on. Nonetheless, it has worked well. Something to try? And, yes, looking back, or when I don't have my recorder I relate very well to your poem. Frustrating and laughable at the same time, isn't it? Kevin Kevin |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
yes, those unforgettable things...you've described the condition well. ~K~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
awesome! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Another one is thus lost like the half-sleep idea born very late at night which I am certain I will recall clearly in the morning" Oh, I can relate to this all too well, Krawdad. So many fleeting thoughts that fade into oblivion, though often I'm sure that I'll remember them - to no avail. I'm glad you captured these words before they drifted from memory. Very much enjoyed!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
thoughts and ideas streatch through to the readers mind...bringing a feeling of listening to a symphony and experiencing great joy...this was an incredible work of art...very much enjoyed. |
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