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In All The Raging Whirl Of Time
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In All The Raging Whirl Of Time |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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I may have told you before the last time I saw god she was 5' 10" and had red hair. Well, life has given me a new image I would also like to share, god in Ray Ban's wearing a beer stained Hawaiian shirt chanting, ring of fire pagan dancer, vacant promise supplications empty of remorse painted desire in a mother's tears, ring of fire caustic answers circling a sad romance, ring of fire chanting torches, cold rivers marching flowing roses, churlish curling swirl, come to me, come to me; for some Jesus really is the answer, or so the bumper stakes its claim; depends on how the question's asked reflecting who it might defame. What if there's a heaven where no one runs the show, if a bumper really could speak truth how would a bumper know immortality only means escape is an illusion? Yet, life has meaning, and it is simple. We exist to learn; by learning we may grow and by growing we may come to know; by knowing we may learn enough to satisfy the greatest curiosity, the pure simplicity of understanding, and then, you see, when that is done we are free. ©2009 by icebox . |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"We exist to learn; by learning we may grow and by growing we may come to know; by knowing we may learn enough to satisfy the greatest curiosity, the pure simplicity of understanding, and then, you see, when that is done we are free" ...perhaps this is why the Rabbi was quoted as saying the following so many years ago: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." ...and, it is that quest for truth that makes living our lives worthwhile...a very insightful, provocative write...nicely done |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 G'mornin!Another one to think on. (I'll be back for another whirl after a steamy cup of java) |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Yet, life has meaning, and it is simple. We exist to learn; by learning we may grow and by growing we may come to know; by knowing we may learn enough to satisfy the greatest curiosity, the pure simplicity of understanding, and then, you see, when that is done we are free. ~~and each day I am becoming more free~~ I wonder sometimes why it took this long to feel that way. M |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
There's a lot to think about here, Mr. Ice. I have also come the conclusion that we are here to learn, simply because, that's the only thing that makes sense to me. Ida |
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Raindance Member
since 2009-02-07
Posts 120West Coast |
Wise words of learning...this has put me into a contemplative state. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
What if there's a heaven where no one runs the show,  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I lerve Martie's reply! And you are such an intrigue, always. Thanks Jo, for pointing this one out to me--there's many possible ways to take this one, so let me just sigh in admiration.   |
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rad802 Member
since 2008-04-19
Posts 279KY U.S.A. |
Huh? Just kidding. This is good. I like it. Rick Delmonico |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
"life has meaning, and it is simple. We exist to learn(!)" ... interesting thought! Strange Attractor Time is a whirlpool ... a confused mixture of illusion and reality that draws us into infinity "Time flies? ah no ... Time stays, It is we that go!" fine 'write'! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
icebox - many meaningful words in this writing. Gives one thoughts to ponder... BC |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I enjoyed this one. But I have to tell you, if we get to heaven and no one is in charge, too many of us would try to take over. After all, someone has to sweep those streets of gold. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
You make me smile, Mr. C., everytime I read this. Yes.....cold rivers marching flowing roses. cap L......jo |
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