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A Lesson Taught
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A Lesson Taught |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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Heedless I was to my wife's pleading cries The twisting back roads I went speeding by The months gone passed I would break just a bit To look past the cliff where trees still lay split Blessed we were yet invincible I am To still drive as if I dont give a damn A babe in the car diving off the cliff Two at home as I'm pondering what if Then as I muse the next curve that I pass A wreath on a stand I let off on the gas I read the words and a lesson so true In child's hand written, "Daddy we miss you" [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 12-13-1999).] |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wow - chilling stuff. |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
This was truly awesome....The message so clear....This flowed with the speed of the speeding car. Share what you are for you are what you share |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Wonderful, Walt! You say your Muse took a vacation? Well, if this kind of material is what you end up writing after she comes back from vacation, then her vacation did you and her well! A superior piece, m'friend! Good to see you posting again! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderful work Walt, I am guilty of the same. From now on I will think about this poem as I drive. Thanks for the reminder that life is far too short to toss any of it away. Well done  |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Welcome back and well done. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Chilling tale Walt! Glad you slowed that car down! Welcome home.  |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Welcome back Walt! And look what you go and do...bring us gifts like this poem A wise message it is, and I will remember it when my foot gets too heavy on the gas pedal, as it is wont to do at times  Glad to see you back! It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You know walt, the most chilling thing about this piece is that it's a true story - God Bless your family for being well and intact this holiday season.... |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Great message, Walt. Those wreaths always give me the chills too. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Glad you got your words back Walt and with such memorable style as well HUGS Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
It is sometimes so easy to think we are invincible- Thanks for posting a poem that is so powerful a message to those with led feet. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
This is a powerfully emotional piece, it's so nice to see you posting again, Walt! It's been a while since I've gotten one of your witty replies! Happy Holidays to you. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This poem really needs to do another lap.... It's an exceptional lesson learned..... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Well written, And important message Liz |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Oh I have to agree with Hoot walt... I'll think of this one as I drive great Job!! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
A lesson taught, by WayoutWalt,....nice job....something to think about too! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow good write got me thinking for sure |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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