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Rick
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0 posted 2007-06-24 12:50 PM



THE STATUE IN THE PARK


I always look in one direction
I wear a mask, both night and day
Designed to scale and ones perfection
Time commands what comes my way

I see the sunshine and the raining
Endure the wind and bitter cold
Clothed the same but weather staining
Made of stone and growing old

I never smile or change emotion
Looked upon, and given thought
The patrons come and show devotion
While their many answers sort

My flowers and the grasses tended
The fountains flow to honor peace
Flaws and cracks to we all mended
But from time I’ve no release

I’m not indifferent to some people
Although they live, they are not free
Stagnate, lost with no direction
The gifts of life, to never see

A least I’m here to be a symbol
Be an object and a view
Protected by my stony cover
Guided by what time might do

I see the children grow till old
I watch and see what time does do
The years of new they all unfold
Until again the year is new

Where I will stand in peace and glory
Hold my posture and my name
A testament to man’s endeavor
Sculptured so that I’d remain

© Copyright 2007 Rick Van Weenen - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2007-06-24 12:54 PM


*goodness*
this is so supreme...really and truly.

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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2 posted 2007-06-24 02:10 AM


Rick... your words are wonderful!  RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Rick
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3 posted 2007-06-24 06:38 AM


For you to say that Sea means a lot to me my friend, thank you so much, a smile on my face.

Roniece, another visit, I am enjoying having the girls around tonight, thanks for your reply, again enjoyed.

Rick

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4 posted 2007-06-24 09:15 PM


Rick

I will never look at a statue the same way.  This poem is incredible.

You are a fine writer.

Alison

Kit McCallum
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5 posted 2007-06-25 05:57 AM


I see you are in fine rhythmic form as always Rick. Lovely to read you again!  I enjoyed the easy flow and great phrasing throughout. Nicely done!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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6 posted 2007-06-25 09:06 AM


Rick, I have had the same sentiments whilst gazing at the statue of a soldier who was killed while saving his comrades in World War II. However, I have never put pen to paper as well as you have just done. I commend you on this very fine write. You are a fine poet ~ and man.

Love, Harmony, & Peace,

Linda



Kahlil
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7 posted 2007-06-25 09:19 AM


I see new messages in this
each time I read it.  I love
how you've written it, it's
just excellent!

Rick
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8 posted 2007-06-25 03:31 PM


Hi Kit, lovely to see you on the pages again, you have been missed indeed. Thank you for your reply here, always enjoy your thoughts.

Hi Linda, thanks for taking the time to visit, enjoyed your reply and complements, enjoy your day.

Kahlil, thank you for your reply, it was greatly appreciated.

To you all my friends, thank you so much for your comments, they are all appreciated and enjoyed, till again we meet, have a wonderful week.

Rick

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9 posted 2007-06-25 09:06 PM


Rick my friend! This is superb! I love the rhyme scheme and the theme!

excellent work!

Rick
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10 posted 2007-06-27 03:14 PM


Hi Dixie, lovely you came for the visit, thank you for your reply, as always enjoyed. Take care and have a wonderful day.

Rick

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