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I am the knife
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I am the knife |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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I am the knife slashing water |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BratMan~  Well, ... you're waaaaay too cute to be shark bait ! Slash away, slash away, slash away all ! Have a *Huglet*  ~*Me*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - noles1@totcon.com |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed You make a point! |
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shirtless Member
since 2006-04-29
Posts 359 |
To me, the poem speaks of futility -- perhaps even the futility of violence. It reminds me of a poem I wrote that I will post in a few minutes as "a poem Ratleader reminded me of." Thanks for sharing this Ratleader. http://www.anthonyarmstrong.zoomshare.com |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
as if in total chaos....??? |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
ah subject and object. Now that the "object" SEEN is known to have no definite form... It is realized that FORM only exist in the SEEING of Form. Now...the only thing left that "seems" absolute is the knife. The subject now becomes an "object". And only exist in the SEEING. The blade cannot cut itself. So...There is only... SLASHING. No "object" called "slasher" and no "object" slashed. Just... Slashing Which also will cease. Then ...Free from the concept of being the "object" SEER and free from the concept of "objects" SEEN... There remains only that which has always been... The SEEING. Which IS and its ALL in the SEEING. Just as the blade cannot cut itself... The eye cannot behold the eye. ::smiles:: All of my blah blah blah aside... A Fantastic write ! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
As shirtless said... this is futility defined brilliantly. *S* Mighty efforts gaining absolutely nothing... for that water won't change... won't even notice the churning. *S* Of course... it will eventually evaporate? *G* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
freeze the water then try again |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I echo shirtless and suthern - this is a brilliant poem with only few words....now that's powerful. I'm saving this~ Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! [This message has been edited by Honeybee (06-06-2006 08:53 AM).] |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
You echo right -- as usual our Suthern girl read me so well it's almost scary....and shirtless, well, he made me proud. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I feel ya |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Incredible in six words. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A most excellent write!! ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Enjoyed the ponder here...as well as all the fantastic comments! |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
You've got my mind racing again! So few words, such vastness! Excellent. misce |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
again you caused a ripple! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Oh, but when the knife slashes at water it alters the flow if only for an instant and in that instant history can be made. But, yes, it could be perceived as futility if one is of such a mind. I think I'll keep slashing away now that you've made me think about it. Thanks, Ratleader! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
That is oh so true! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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