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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts 
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A poem about the number One...or is it? (-: (I'm a math teacher, ok! -- See if you can catch all the "math" metaphors, haha) ---------------------------------------------------- 5/18/03 Uno Being One is wonderful! I may be small, But therein lies my strength I am a building block, a starting point for all the rest The strength in numbers begins with me Forever misunderstood by those who think me prime; but I am my only divisor, you cannot break me down You try to square me, but I hold true to myself You try to turn me upside down, but I stand tall, pointing to the sky You try to root me, but I stay firmly planted You try to raise me, but your power cannot change me They call me the identity, I help others find themselves With my power, I offer a mirror But I remain a mystery I am proud, I wear my confidence like a badge – my given name is “I” I am whole, indivisible, and strong in my simplicity I am One – and One is Wonderful! Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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raevynsbreath Member
since 2003-06-06
Posts 64Mi, USA |
i caught all of them! lol! it's really good and quite humorous. it made a lot of sense and was done well. keep it up. _rae |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
 Thanks, Rae! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And that is really cool that you caught the math references.  Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Dear Ladybug, A very enjoyable poem, and a well-written ONE, too! Kris "It is wisdom to know others; |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Brava! Unique unto itself... very good. |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
 Thanks, Decaflame and Warmhrt! I appreciate your comments! Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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cynicsRus Senior Member
since 2003-06-06
Posts 591So Cal So Cool! |
Clever. Not a math whiz though, so I'm glad someone was around to explain it. Then, on rereading it, I enjoyed it even more. Sid |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
Hi Sid  Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it...and that you had someone to help "interpret" for you! I think it definitely makes a difference if the reader understands the metaphors, or else I assume the reader won't enjoy it as much, and simply regard it as a poem about someone's life (the other meaning of the poem). Thanks again for your comments!  Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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cynicsRus Senior Member
since 2003-06-06
Posts 591So Cal So Cool! |
Your "other meaning" is exactly what I'd read into it at first. And, while an interpretation helps, that doesn't take away from the enjoyment of this--or any other particular poem. Sometimes, it's nice to be able to reread and see something new; something that didn't make sense before, now becoming more clear. That's part of the fun of poetry. Sid |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
I agree, Sid. And thanks again! Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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