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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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Time brought her the meaning of life and placed it down at her front door but slightly, oh, ever so slightly off to the right so she didn’t trip and land prone on the ground of her birth. Now gypsies, you know, traverse here and there and don’t believe in walking straight lines so over she went and swallowed and swallowed enormous amounts of dirt from the earth. She chocked and spluttered until finally knew she had to get up and leave it behind but dirt in these not so merry times manufactures its own special glue. So down to the river (there’s always a river) but where, oh, where, is that special one that will gladly accept the intolerable and make believe it never ere was? So tired and weary the gypsy had grown from searching and searching to no avail that she turned about face to make her way back to the meaning of life. Too many hills and too many dales and so much underbrush to clear away that finally, finally, she had to admit she was plain and simply completely lost! Helen / 18 February 2016 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! Happen to me one day, although not as dramatic, then again, maybe it was at that. So for these few years I have left I avail myself to track back and undo that which I thought undo-able. I've made progress. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
What can I say - from you, as always Wonderful! Loved the end . . . tickled me it did!! j. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks guys! I've also made progress. Just a pity that meaning of life took so long to be delivered but, as they say, nothing's right if the timing's wrong. And there really could be no other ending because just when we think we've got it all together something else happens to throw us off track. So, lost for a time until ... |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
You express yourself so well, helen. Like you I thought I finally figured what floats my boat, only to battle another storm. Along the same lines, I read a quote the other day... When you finally realize your mother was right, you have a daughter who tells you you're wrong. I am so there. Hugs honey girl. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
enjoyed reading this...james |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Love the quote, Bluesy gal! Going to pass it on to my son. Hugs. Thanks, James. Appreciate the read. |
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booky1940! Member
since 2009-04-16
Posts 136Canada |
Just like that Gypsy, Lost, but in the end, admit! In like manner, many of us are lost in this world, but we refused to admit and seek the Lord for direction! Thanks for sharing, Honeybunch! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Nice approach Helen. I was thinking we are all like that to a certain extent. A very interesting write, thought provoking. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks booky and Eric. Perhaps we are all meant to be "lost" so that when we find our way back it is indeed most meaningful. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I think we are always lost but only realize it as we get older. Great write. Ida |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Absolutely right, Ida! Thanks for the read. |
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