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Klassy Lassy
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0 posted 2007-01-09 11:21 PM


Beyond...

I wonder of becoming 'old'
relegated to a park bench cold
and those watched beyond our fold...

The frames and silhouettes we see
not so strange, like you and me,
beyond the mirror of our eyes,

Ourselves reflected in disguise?
In the quiet of the stare,
beyond the touch we seek to share;

Beyond the stillness breathing there
Life unfolds, we pay our dues
shadow boxed in window views.


~ Klassy Lassy

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Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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1 posted 2007-01-10 12:05 PM


beyond the mirror of our eyes,

Love this line!  well done  RDB

passing shadows
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2 posted 2007-01-10 03:24 AM


I have wondered too

good write and good to read you again

Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2007-01-10 05:07 PM


Klassy,
Introspection can be difficult. Enjoyed the read.

The Lady
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4 posted 2007-01-10 07:21 PM




"Ourselves reflected in disguise?"

enjoyed this KL
and yes,
its very good to read you again


Klassy Lassy
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5 posted 2007-01-11 01:05 AM


Roniece,  Thank you.  A bit sobering, I'm afraid.

Passing Shadows: I shared this with my friend in Africa.  He said there is a proverb:  An old man sitting sees what a young man standing can not.   In a nutshell...

Sy:     Introspection is sometimes downright scary. It's what I've missed that's bothering me.

Lady:  Thank you for the welcome. I'm glad you stopped to read it, too.     

Gentle Spirit
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6 posted 2007-01-11 10:21 AM


A beautiful write, and it is so nice to see your words here again.  Nicely done.
ManOfWolves28
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7 posted 2007-01-11 12:16 PM


I pictured an old woman sitting in her rocking chair at sunset. Seemingly bored and wishing someone would visit to hear her stories. I don't fear aging but also wish I didnt look so old. Im 29 and people think Im 40. Thats where age scares me. I liked reading this.
MoonShadow
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8 posted 2007-01-11 01:15 PM


  
   "Beyond the stillness breathing there
       life unfolds"

    From the moment we are born. Well written.
    
             MoonShadow
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Martie
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9 posted 2007-01-11 04:49 PM


I wonder too.  Perhaps the bench will be warm, you never know...I am finding though that as I grow the kinder I see me.  A thought-filled poem.
JamesMichael
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10 posted 2007-01-11 06:54 PM


Nice writing...James
Klassy Lassy
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11 posted 2007-01-12 10:00 AM


Gentle Spirit, it's good to see you, too -- hugs!   )

~~~~

ManOfWolves, LOL...I have heard the same rueful lament from my son. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!
~~~~

Moon Shadow,  I also appreciate your silent reflection.  Thank you...




Klassy Lassy
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12 posted 2007-01-12 10:08 AM


Martie, I like the way you think.  Those qualities bless life.  

James,

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