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| Open Poetry #40 |
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The Statue in the park |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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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 |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
*goodness* this is so supreme...really and truly.  |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Rick... your words are wonderful! RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
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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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Rick I will never look at a statue the same way. This poem is incredible. You are a fine writer. Alison |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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  |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
I see new messages in this each time I read it. I love how you've written it, it's just excellent! |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Rick my friend! This is superb! I love the rhyme scheme and the theme! excellent work!  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
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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