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RobertB
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since 1999-09-26
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0 posted 1999-10-08 10:41 PM


Hoping

A grounded swan is still guided
by instinctual yearnings
to waters calm and free-
A man confined
will wish liberty
from captors and shackles-
And lovers separated
by the gulf of emotions
will build bridges.


RB

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if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming.

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Denise
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1 posted 1999-10-08 10:55 PM


A beautiful piece of writing.

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Denise

RobertB
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Champaign, IL
2 posted 1999-10-08 10:57 PM


Denise, you always make me want to write more and more and more. Thank you so much.

Robert

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if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming.

Denise
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3 posted 1999-10-08 11:28 PM


You're welcome!

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Denise

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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Glen Hope, PA USA
4 posted 1999-10-08 11:42 PM


EXCELLENT!!! Robert, there is not a wasted word amoung the bunch of them here and you speak from your heart in your words. This was wonderful...now off to build a few bridges

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Man can not discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

RobertB
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Champaign, IL
5 posted 1999-10-09 10:05 AM


You go Ruth!!! You go Girl....you don't have to be an engineer to build a bridge.

RB

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if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming.

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