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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

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0 posted 2014-02-09 08:49 AM

I suppose…

That if we all lined up
side by side
according to
whatever you decide…

Our differences
however incidental
as individuals
would be incremental

Indistinguishable
doppelgangers
contrast opposite others
at the ends of the spectrum

Within the breath
of our sight and reach
are homogenous others
The “we” of which we teach

Beyond the breadth
of our sight and reach
and into our ignorance stands
The “they” of which we
oppose irrationally

Our incremental differences
Seemingly large by relative distances
would divide us
under many circumstances

But there is adhesion
that stays our asunder
and fills that incremental in between
Love is the reason

LGR©2/9/14

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2014-02-09 09:07 AM

I must wholeheartedly agree with the point the poem takes, Lori, and thank you for posting it. When true love is in the picture it can, and does, overshadow our petty difference and allows us the freedom to put them aside and embrace love all encompassing.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Richy
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

2 posted 2014-02-09 09:13 AM

Yes Lori G, since we are so complex by nature.. the more different we are the more we are the same

And yet, we are simple

We simply want to matter to someone, and to ourselves

I love your message of, sticking together, with love as our glue

That was really special!

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

3 posted 2014-02-09 09:56 AM

Jerry and Richy! Happy Sunday!
I appreciate your take on my poem. Our differences are always a matter of position and perspective. I'm glad you both found Love to be a common factor, thus making my point.

Lori

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07

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4 posted 2014-02-09 10:27 AM

extremely well said! ... especially:

"Beyond the breadth
  of our sight and reach
  and into our ignorance stands
  The “they” of which we
  oppose irrationally"

... AND, Love IS the reason !

Michael

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since 1999-08-13

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5 posted 2014-02-09 10:52 AM

Somehow I think I would be at the end of the line... or ten spaces beyond it. Love where you went with this one though. As incapable of believing I have a doppleganger anywhere on this planet I may be, I do feel that adhesion. Love may not conquer all, but it definately places a hold on us all, no matter where we stand. Truly enjoyable piece here.

Michael

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

6 posted 2014-02-09 02:42 PM

Thanks guys, I'm glad to have your input. Wish I had a lady or two's opinion in case the read it differently. Your responses are great!

Lori

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