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gofor42 Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 143Arkansas |
Am I thirsty? I think so, So I'll go have a drink. If I'm hungry, I'll eat And sate my hunger. I'll appease my appetites, Knowing that I rule them And could shut them out At any time. Sleep? I don't need it. Food? Only for the weak. Liquid? I'm already 90% water, who needs more? Love, affection, Close companionship? They're shut out WIth the rest of those Animalistic desires, Outside of my island fortress. I am a rock An island like no other man. Who needs these cravings, These perishable goods And services? To what end Do I seke them for? "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." --Kingsley Amis |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
and I met a man on the road of life, and he was alone by the side of the road, with his back to the traffic. thinking he might need help, I stopped, and placing a hand upon his shoulder, I was about to ask, when the man crumpled in my hand, falling to the ground in a swirl of dust and dried pieces, like clay exposed to the sun too long. He was but a shell of a man you see. Empty of life. Shaking my head in sorrow, I walked on. Happy to experience the simple joys of this world for a little while longer. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Can't say you've succeeded in annoying me, gofor, but I do wonder who you're writing about here. Is there really anyone who thinks he is above basic human needs, and if so, is he a rational being? You are definitely always interesting to read. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Mr. Nice112 Junior Member
since 2001-01-27
Posts 26 |
You make me think of a man that i always meet, hes a common man. with no wife and no kids. just himself and his wine. All i ask in life is a beautiful woman to love, and a little sip of faygo too... MCL |
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gofor42 Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 143Arkansas |
I think I'm maybe writing about every man here, folks...I think that many people believe that since humans are rational, reason-based beings, that we can overcome whatever base and animal instincts we have and become something a little more...and I'm just trying to show that those people are just a wee bit silly. "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." --Kingsley Amis |
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SwEeTnSeXy18 Member
since 2000-09-18
Posts 247nc |
gofor42: I like this poem. However your quote isnt my favorite. I agree people that think they don't need these things are silly and are only going to end up alone and dead at an early age. Keep up the good work. ~Lisa~ ~in order to gain, you have to lose~ |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
The closer we get to God, the more in tuned we are with our own humanity and weekness, thus His strenth and His care of us. You just described the opposite, arrogance and pride and selfishness, that are always deadly. A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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