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mysticpoe
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since 2003-02-28
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0 posted 2003-12-20 07:19 PM


In the silhouette of the bicycles that we rode.
Desires were sometimes within the suggestions
of our taught canyons of faith.
Which summoned our convenience
with our hair so natured,
how could it be different
from what we know now.
Fitting into those lost footprints
we pondered our purpose
as the Caldor seemed so close
to the questions
that we hold onto like tracks
following the endless plains.
Hoping for the mountains to return
to what karma was once before.
Our eyes were to fully open-
so,
maybe I’ll close them now.


If nothing is something
then everything is
our thoughts and feelings
and all that exists.


[This message has been edited by mysticpoe (12-21-2003 03:11 PM).]

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cynicsRus
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since 2003-06-06
Posts 591
So Cal So Cool!
1 posted 2003-12-21 03:00 AM


You build some strong lines from some very simple words in this one and I enjoyed the overall piece.

The one thing that does bother me are the ellipses. They just never seem to work for me.
I realize you mean these lines as a climactic close and would like to suggest a period instead, after “before”, then isolating “So”
Thusly:

“Hoping for the mountains to return
to what karma was once before.
Our eyes were to fully open—
so,
maybe I’ll close them now.”


For what it’s worth,


Sid @ www.cynicsRus.com www.primerhymeetc.com  

[This message has been edited by cynicsRus (12-21-2003 03:14 AM).]

mysticpoe
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since 2003-02-28
Posts 883

2 posted 2003-12-21 03:19 PM


CynicsRus, thanks for taking the time with this piece. I like your suggestions. Brings the ending thru more smoothly. Thanks.

wayne

If nothing is something
then everything is
our thoughts and feelings
and all that exists.

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