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passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

0 posted 2006-12-15 11:57 PM

The Distance

Having gone some distance in life,
now each day is a reminder
it's not a race to get ahead
but an opportunity to be kinder
to everyone I come across,
to extend a helping hand,
if nothing but to nod my head
and reassure I understand.

Having begun the journey full of self,
rushing to get what I was owed,
uncaring of all the people passed,
it became a lonely road.

I take my time in walking now
and stop whenever I see one in need,
I have found I'm more fulfilled
producing a kind word or deed.

And all these folks that pass me by...
I know I'll see them again ahead,
they will be the ones to say
"I understand" and nod their head.

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

1 posted 2006-12-16 06:13 AM

Excellent Dixie..I really like the pace of this one~~

M

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

2 posted 2006-12-16 07:59 AM

oh Dix, this was so right on...splendid read

HopeS
Member Elite

since 2000-12-22

Posts 4596
Perth Western Australia

3 posted 2006-12-16 09:03 AM

Together hand in hand
Hope

trutodaraiders
Senior Member

since 2006-12-02

Posts 820
CA

4 posted 2006-12-16 12:04 PM

I LOVE THIS POEM! Very good job here. Im saving this poem. Nice message~Bill

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

5 posted 2006-12-16 11:16 PM

terrific work Dixie
that last stanza
is a knockout!

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2006-12-17 12:55 PM

much thanks

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

7 posted 2006-12-17 01:11 AM

Dixie... so true words here! very much enjoyed RDB

I love your work!!

poettothecars
Senior Member

since 2006-02-10

Posts 1093
New Zealand

8 posted 2006-12-17 06:27 AM

"I understand" and nod their head.

as always, it is the last line that makes all the rest worthwhile.

if not to understand, but more to feel a feeling deep inside.

a poet who cares

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