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passing shadows
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0 posted 2006-09-22 01:41 AM

One Wise Old Kansas Owl

Once you can see the big picture,
the grand scheme of it all,
you realize that people are mostly good
and the world is truly small.

Gazing one night upon a Kansas sky,
I watched an old owl gliding by.
How simple life can be, I thought,
no need for all those wars I fought.

Time. Hours taken in stride.
The secret is to enjoy the ride.
When it's over, just tip your hat.
'Happy' comes easy if you think like that.

Silly, but when I saw that bird,
somehow, I finally understood
things can change without a word,
the world is small
and people are good.

TwiztidKarma
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1 posted 2006-09-22 01:43 AM

word , i like it

XOx Uriah xOX
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2 posted 2006-09-22 02:50 AM

::smiles:: Wonderful !

iliana
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3 posted 2006-09-22 02:55 AM

Dixie girl, I sure do like this one! *hugs*....jo

passing shadows
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4 posted 2006-09-22 10:03 AM

TwiztidKarma, I thank you and welcome to Passions!

Larry, glad you smiled

Jo, I'm happy you liked this babbling off the top of my head here. It's good to be back

Martie

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5 posted 2006-09-22 10:29 AM

Dixie

It makes me so happy to see these words of simple truth. This is my favorite of all your poems...ain't it grand you posted it on my birthday?

Sunshine

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6 posted 2006-09-22 10:52 AM

How simple life can be, I thought,
no need for all those wars I fought.

~*~

You've gained so much wisdom
when all is said and done...

MukkaKukka
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since 2006-09-18

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Finland

7 posted 2006-09-22 10:58 AM

I`d on the other hand would like to see the world as big

and people

As containers.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

8 posted 2006-09-22 11:03 AM

Wonderfully wise write Dixie!
It's SO good to have you home.
~Warm hugs, Nancy~

~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~

aziza
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9 posted 2006-09-22 11:08 AM

This is wonderful -- a real gift to start my day with.

Thank you.
aziza

JamesMichael
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10 posted 2006-09-22 05:34 PM

Nice...James

passing shadows
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11 posted 2006-09-22 06:04 PM

Martie, you are a blessing. Happy Birthday my poet-friend

Mama K, indeed the wisdom came but there's still more, and I do look forward to it

Thanks for always being there.

MukkaKukka, that is an interesting outlook. I might ponder that. Thank you for reading and leaving a thought.

Nancy, so good to be home again.

I sure have missed you all so much!!!

aziza, so good to see you. I've missed you and I'm so glad you enjoyed this.

James, thank you friend. I appreciate the constant replies you give.

themute
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12 posted 2006-11-12 10:36 PM

it depends on the philosophy of the people.

I am the two-toed wanderer

The Lady
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The Southwest

13 posted 2006-11-13 12:05 PM

"the world is small
and people are good"

yes Dixie!
I love this freedom song

passing shadows
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14 posted 2006-11-13 07:23 AM

Matthew, thank you for going back to read this one

and for the thought-provoking comment

Kate, thank you. I'm so glad you liked this!

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

15 posted 2006-11-13 10:36 AM

Like Kate, I loved the ending

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

secondhanddreampoet
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16 posted 2006-11-13 05:01 PM

on this one particular day...when I truly, deeply needed to experience somethin' "uplifting".... (somethin' to chase the 'dark wolf' from my door...this poem 'did it' for me!.... it was that most refreshing 'wind beneath my wings'!

excellent!!

stevebrklynnyc
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17 posted 2006-11-13 06:27 PM

I wish I was an owl, lol. Nice write dixie. I hope to read more of you in the future. But I will have no internet for a while, I am being called up and heading for IRAQ after the holidays to go play in the sandbox. It looks like its a two year tour, damm. Anyway, I will be in touch, Steve.

Magnus

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18 posted 2006-11-13 07:01 PM

Dixie, I do love seeing this side of you
come out and play...

passing shadows
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19 posted 2006-11-13 09:13 PM

thanks Doc

Bruce, I'm glad that I could cheer you a bit. There were times when I couldn't write this way.

Steve, I'm so sorry to hear about your next trip

you will surely be missed. Build a sand castle just for me ey? And make sure you come back soon!

Barry, I do love letting her out to play

thank you for commenting

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