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miscellanea
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0 posted 2005-09-15 12:28 PM


Scorn and slovenly dressed
Creature of sidewalk, Self-thought-of-Less.
Where did you sleep, what did you eat?
Drink?

            Had he not seen you, would life
                have been complete?
             A person to express compassion
            In time of cold, no heat.
                

Was it he who took you in,  
Woman of the Street,
Out of purest kindness, not
For grandeur of doing deed?

             Then fate and irony fell his way.
           Things he knew, taken away.
           Insurmountable prices he Could Not-,
             Unable was he to pay!
          
            Irony had fallen black his way.
            Irony had fallen black.

  
         Had he not seen you, would life
                have been complete?
            A person to express compassion
              In time of cold, no heat.
            

              
              

© Copyright 2005 Cathy Farmer - All Rights Reserved
iliana
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1 posted 2005-09-15 01:01 AM


Very intriguing.  Wonder what the inspiration was?  I guess we should all be grateful for what we receive, huh?  Had to come back and read it a second time.  It is ironic....and very deep.   ....jo
iliana
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2 posted 2005-09-15 01:04 AM


Ah.......the Golden Rule.  Yes....now I see.  Great job, Sis!   ....jo
miscellanea
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3 posted 2005-09-15 07:21 AM


Bingo, Jo, Bingo!

Have a good day!

Obsidian Snow
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4 posted 2005-09-15 11:00 AM


Very interesting writing.  
Startime55
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5 posted 2005-09-15 12:14 PM


What an incredibly amazing write...I love the message and the vision you use to weave it for us...**big hugs**

suthern
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6 posted 2005-09-15 05:05 PM


I always know I'm in for a treat when I open one of your poems... and this is no exception. *S* Excellent, thought-provoking write! *S*
miscellanea
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7 posted 2005-09-15 08:41 PM


Obsidian Snow,
   So glad you found it interesting.  Thanks for stopping by...

             miscellanea


Startime,
   First, may I compliment you on your choice of names?  Star gazing has always been a favorite of my family.
   I can not take credit for the originality of the theme.  I just couldn't sleep last night until I put down words to help me understand the plight of others.  There are pretty amazing people out there, waiting to be seen.  I appreciate your response.
           ~miscellanea  

suthern,
   and... MY DEAR, it is truly a treat to hear from you!  You know that I hope!  Hoping things are well with you.  Gosh, I sure wish I frequent the Blue more often!  Missing everyone...
           ~misce

Professor Gloom
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8 posted 2005-09-15 09:35 PM


Give her your cloak, your shoes, your hat
And you are giving the kindness with that.

Good write, you been in the neighborhood?

Gloom

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Canada eh.
9 posted 2005-09-15 10:20 PM


Excellent expression of doing unto others.
Well done..much enjoyed the read.
Hugs~Nancy

I wait now at the lake or walking by the bay
I wait and listen or put a seashell
to my ear and it all comes back
the wind's soft murmur..and you.

Sunshine
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10 posted 2005-09-16 06:35 AM


You dug deep for this one...
and a well of pleasure
in the reading sprang forth!

Angelheart
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11 posted 2005-09-16 08:02 AM


----Miscell----
  This was very interesting and very well thought of .... Thanks for sharing....

Poetry can get you very far
-Laura

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12 posted 2005-09-16 10:01 AM


Ah, now I understand, it's all about the Golden Rule and doing unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Good to ready you again, misc'e!

Hugs with love,
Linda

Larry C
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13 posted 2005-09-16 10:49 AM


miscie,
Yup, that heart of compassion at work even off duty.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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