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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
And So Shall I Remain A blade of grass has grown Where once a spot of blood did fade. From it a seed of life has sewn, And will give yield to yet another blade. For, he who lies within this grave, And who’s blood it is that stain, Has given more than the life he gave. For more or less, so shall I remain. Unto death, is life renewed for all, It feeds the soil that grows the plants, That feed all creatures big and small, From elephants to tiny ants. For, knowing this in some small way, My life will not have been in vain. So, in my death, I’ll live each day, And, so shall I remain. ______ ~Gene |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Wow Gene!!! This is a great poem! A fresh approach on the circle of life theory...nice to know that no one lives in vain, isn't it? Hey, I am the first to reply!!! Wow!! That's the first time I get this honour! Ok, better submit this before someone sneaks in before me! Great job Gene! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Yes I agree, great poem about the circle of life. Love it Gene ! |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Gene this is so good. Jon |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Excellent!!! One of your best... |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
breath-taking,refreshing and interesting perspective A valuable gem~ My presence inspires joy~ My ashes enrich the earth i tried to write this senyru for you but unfortunately,i can't squeeze what i want to say in 5 syllables in the third line..  ")  may i ask a flavour?if you have time,pls look at my post "Paradox(an attempt at a Zen Haiku) and give your comments....this is the first time i have tried to write a deep senyru and i am not too sure whether i have done it right.... thanx ") |
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twinsgd Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 416Ontario,Canada |
A beauty to read Gene and most interesting pespective. Really liked this Jack |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Thanks Eveyone, for your kind replies. I think I'll have this engraved on my tombstone someday. Thanks kaile, for the senryu. ~Gene |
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PrincessPoet Member
since 2000-04-15
Posts 133Long Beach, Calif. |
Nicely done & Well thought out Your failures in life come from not realizing your nearness to success when you give up. -Yoruba Proverb Poetry & Friendship, PrincessPoet |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
Well, gene, this poem is.. geez, it is just so AMAZING!! This is beautiful.. no, I can't think of a word, that describes this poem, because I like it so much... such a ... poem. ^_^ may I keep a copy of this poem? I like it a lot.. very ... !!! (there is that word which I can't find again, the one to describe this poem.. ^_^) Lynne |
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rich-pa Member
since 2000-02-07
Posts 317New Orleans, Louisiana |
i dug it yo, good portrayal of the life/death cycle there. rich-pa "freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose..." -janis joplin |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Princess -- rich-pa -- Thanks much, glad you liked it. Lynne -- Thanks, so much. I'd be honored if you keept a copy. ~Gene |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks for the boost |
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