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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

0 posted 2008-05-31 08:39 PM

Beneath disguise, truth lies.

You cannot escape yourself.

Each step you take
upon the earth
imprints your soul.

Walk carefully,
for others may try to follow.

Do not wallow in the mudflats
of fear and hatred
but instead, be one
who attempts to cleanse
hearts and minds
with showers of love.

Step carefully...for it is a truth,
you can never retrace those steps.

Each step you take
upon the earth
imprints your soul
upon the face
of humanity.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1 posted 2008-05-31 09:19 PM

Yo Midnitesun,

You have that right Hon, and we all is what we is, for better or for worse.

Bobby

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

2 posted 2008-05-31 09:35 PM

a wise and fine 'write!'

I am EXTREMELY fond of:

"Each step you take
upon the earth
imprints your soul.

Walk carefully,
for others may try to follow..."

VERY serious, sustained applause for this 'penning!'

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

3 posted 2008-05-31 09:47 PM

That first line kicks butt. I love the ambiguity of the opening, and how the poem reveals intent.

Y'rock! Blessed be, ms. lovely!

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

4 posted 2008-05-31 10:56 PM

Good advice in fine poetry -- this line jumped off the page:

"Each step you take
upon the earth
imprints your soul"

The Shadow in Blue
Member

since 2006-05-18

Posts 493
EL, Michigan

5 posted 2008-05-31 11:49 PM

Wow. I loved it Midnightsun. I especially adored the last stanza. This poem is definitely going in my library.

JNS

"I celebrate myself, and sing myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you."-WW

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

6 posted 2008-06-01 12:51 PM

Kacy, this uplifting poem, besides being full of wise advice, (unintentionally I know) is a tribute to you - for you are a worthy person to try to follow.

- Owl

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2008-06-01 01:22 PM

"beneath disguise lies truth." How true this is and how wise your words are.
Ida

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

8 posted 2008-06-04 07:13 PM

quote:
Do not wallow in the mudflats
of fear and hatred
but instead, be one
who attempts to cleanse
hearts and minds
with showers of love.

As you do, dear Kacy!

So very precious!

Love,
Margherita

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

9 posted 2008-06-07 12:04 PM

Sometimes those mud flats just suck you in and don't let you escape. Good writing, Midnitesun. You are shining high in the northern sky.

A

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