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Paul Wilson
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0 posted 2006-06-28 02:47 PM


Circle Of Life
By Paul Wilson

Who ever said…
what goes around comes around
must have been
on a merry go round

Orb of life has many side roads
roads less taken by most
for fear of getting lost within ourselves
in this circle of what we call life

Is it do unto others
before they do unto you
or treat others
the way you want them to treat you

Turn the cheek of red
forgive over and over
words of apology empty
like yesterdays fish bowl
we once lived in

Round and round we go
trying to tie the ends
of our lives
up all neat and tidy
like last years Christmas bows

Who cares what tomorrow brings
when tomorrows
no longer become yesterdays
and tomorrow is a stale box of crackers
broken and ready to be
thrown away

Round and round life goes
a circle with no end
ask me if I give a damn
while I pull the cord of release
that is wearing thin

I free fall from your hold on me
setting my sights on reality
and those who care
today this circle of life
has stopped revolving
around you



~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (06-28-2006 04:21 PM).]

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1 posted 2006-06-28 05:44 PM


Paul! This is incredible writing, full of depth and wisdom.

and?  I needed to read something just like this today, thank you very much!  

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2 posted 2006-06-28 06:25 PM


Donna...You are quiet welcome. Thanks for reading and understanding. I hope all is well with you...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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3 posted 2006-06-28 06:47 PM


wow... some inspiration!

"and tomorrow is a stale box of crackers
broken and ready to be
thrown away"...except I even like the crumbs when I am starving~~


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4 posted 2006-06-28 06:50 PM


"I free fall from your hold on me
setting my sights on reality
and those who care
today this circle of life
has stopped revolving
around you"

Excellent write Paul..with a powerful ending.
Hugs~Nancy

Don't bring me down now,
let me stay here for awhile
You know life's too short,
let me bathe here in your smile.

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5 posted 2006-06-28 06:51 PM


quote:
I free fall from your hold on me
setting my sights on reality
and those who care
today this circle of life
has stopped revolving
around you



There is power in your words, dear Paul.
Your inspiration brought along deep insight.

Love,
Margherita

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6 posted 2006-06-28 08:44 PM


now I believe this is a poet's most wonderful compliment...to have such a piece as this written by inspiration

I am honored Paul
so glad you got some feeling out of my rambling

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7 posted 2006-06-28 10:26 PM


Maureen...I also like the broken pieces of crackers. LOL. Glad you liked this. Thanks for the reply...Paul
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8 posted 2006-06-28 10:28 PM


Nancy...Thanks so much for taking time to read and your sweet reply. Glad you liked this...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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9 posted 2006-06-28 10:31 PM


Marghertia...If you or anyone else gets just one little bit of something good from one of my poems I am more than happy. Thank you so very much for your sweet reply...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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10 posted 2006-06-28 10:34 PM


Dixie...All of the sweet replies to this poem should go to you since it was your poem that inspired this one. You guide me in my daily life more than you might know. I am strong because you are strong. Thanks so much for the inspire and for your tender words...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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11 posted 2006-06-28 11:27 PM


I believe I am an instant fan of yours. I am just a passerby, I only come here every now and then, and I must say this poem was one of those deep breath, smile and frown at the same time, made you think but made you happy all at once kind of poems. Such truth and wisdom.
Thank you for sharing it today.
Danielle

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12 posted 2006-06-29 12:48 PM


thank you my friend, I am so touched that I think I may be on the edge of tears (happy tears indeed)
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13 posted 2006-06-29 01:16 AM


"Turn the cheek of red
forgive over and over
words of apology empty
like yesterdays fish bowl
we once lived in"

Paul, my friend, heart wrenching read.
Well written, and you are a master poet in my book, sir!
God Bless you!

JL


Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

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14 posted 2006-06-29 11:34 AM


Danielle...I'm glad you got so much out of this poem. I would love to have you as a fan of mine. Perhaps I can return the favor. Thanks again for taking time to read and reply...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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15 posted 2006-06-29 11:36 AM


Dixie...Right back at ya..   ...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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16 posted 2006-06-29 11:39 AM


JL...Thanks so much for your kind words sir.
Glad you enjoyed this but I  don't think I am a master poet, I really appreciate the thought though...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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