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Reflecting On Backpages Without Sleep |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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When I was young, it seems I wrote poetry as if it would save my life, as if by gathering my silly tricks of rhyme, meandering through choices made while stitching seams in time's patched illusion of infinite abandonment, I could with other hands at leisure's pace hammer thoughts in patterned steel, made sharp and real to slice hard edged through knots entangled in soft mouths of hope that fed upon my dreams; those days are gone, washed away by nightmare streams eroding memory's debris laced screams as life races to oblivion's ocean of infinity. ©2012 by icebox |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
Your poem was a joy to read...I, too, have grown old and find myself looking back and reflecting...both interesting and sad...how quickly time passes. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
this 'write' about 'says it all' ... at least for those of us for whom "life and love" have simply passed on by ... |
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Lady Goodman Member
since 2012-10-04
Posts 193 |
 from a fellow wanderer who once lived life with abandon, and then abandoned determination in surrender to respect of life cycles... |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
It is a wandering - at least it seems that way to me. Your poetry often gives me ideas . . . |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Ice - It is always a pleasure, but it has been too long. Thank you for being here, still. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Thank you all for the kindness of your thoughts. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
The wisdom of your words is embedded in their beauty. Always a pleasure to read you. lori  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Closing in to 81 years and I still see the beauty. passing will not hurt ,only for those who loved me. love, jo |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
A joy to read, as always! I love the way your mind works and the way you're able to express your thoughts. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Ethel |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
oh my..I picked the perfect day to read, seeing so many names from the past. I am also finding the writing to be harder for me. I think it is because I am seeing the world in different colors right now. Always a pleasure to read you. M |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
"those days are gone, washed away by nightmare streams eroding memory's debris laced screams as life races to oblivion's ocean of infinity." Timely and sad. Hugs! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I know, right? |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
always a pleasure hearing words of wisdom, and words that touch the soul. been gone to long, have missed all of you here. My spirit will rise |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I like the way you use language. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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