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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
A pebble rides the tides A pebble in the ocean rides the waves The tides roar announcing their arrival. Kissing the shore they withdraw Only to return with the tide that flies it to the moon Dauntless though the waters unknown Reach for the stars a million years away A pebble rides the ocean waves And not always can the tides be heard But silence could speak a thousand words The tides could draw it in and swallow Could kill enthusiasm leaving it hopeless Then crush it's bones making it weary Still taking the chance to go the distance To explore the unknown and the unfamiliar What lies ahead what's lost behind Above the earth beneath the sky A pebble rides the ocean waves < !signature--> If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao [This message has been edited by AVANTI (edited 04-18-2000).] |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Ok, ok, I think I understand extended metaphor now after reading three wonderful poems.  I write about something but mean something totally different ! Ha ! Thanks Avanti. By the way did I already mention I like this very much ? I do, I do like this very, very much.  |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
thanx munda... I'm glad you liked it... I'm looking foward to yours... see ya then... oops I almost forgot...! (((((((hug)))))))) If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Your pebble speaks volumes, AVANTI... You do a nice job of expressing the limitless desires of your tiny "pebble" - quote: ...as it is thrust to the stars....good lines ... and the unsurpassed power of the great oceans that lend the pebble it's passage.... I like this poem, AVANTI... I'll have to read more of your work, for sure..  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 04-10-2000).] |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Very nice, Avanti. This is a very soothing poem, with beautiful images. I liked this a lot. Kris the poet's pen...gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name ~ Shakespeare |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
Thanx Nan...I'am  and also you want to read more... I feel proud...a lil... thanx you warmhrt... I wanted to write something with a purpose but you know sometimes you get carried away and with all the tecnical aspects...this one i started out with keeping extended metaphor's in mind...but somewhere down it was just my heart...so I donno if it's extended metaphor's... LOL... If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Avanti, I don't really know much about this stuff but the idea of a pebble being flung about by the ocean seems like a very good metaphor for the throes of life. And you certainly extended it right to the end. But it's a good thing that Trevor hasn't seen all those little dotty thingys (I don't think he comes in here). He would hate that. In truth though, I think it also distracts me a little too. Good job here. Pete |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Avanti: This is a well written assignment. I'm sure Nan will give you an excellent grade (as long as Kris doesn't try to blame her barrage of spit balls on you). I liked this. Jim |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
thank you again Ruth... I remain greatful...and happy that you took a look... bye ... If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
thanx not a poet... ya you are right... we are like pebbles that ride troubled waters... why do you hate the tiny dots??? Jbouder... you gimmmi reasom to thank you... If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Nope, you misunderstood. I didn't say I hate the dots but that Trevor does. In fact, I often use them. But they usually have a specific purpose, either to indicate an elipsis (missing elements) or a poetic pause, usually longer than a period. I really don't think either of those is intended or necessary here, thus they are just confusing. If I am missing the point here, please advise as to their intended purpose. Don't mean to be a or anything, I just find them distracting from an otherwise nice piece of writing.Pete What terms shall I find sufficiently simple in their sublimity -- sufficiently sublime in their simplicity -- for the mere enunciation of my theme? Edgar Allan Poe |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yeah, well... I always pause when I'm talking... It gives me a few seconds of thinking time..... so... these little "dit-dit" ellipsis thingies work for me.... I sure hope I didn't scare Trevor away...... |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
ya i have to go with NAN on that... I always use that pause... its gives me time to ponder...i donno why but i always use it... but...i'll keep in mind Not a poet Thanx... If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Lovely poem...check your mail |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
thank you again Ruth! you are really a "big" help.. If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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