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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
I guess it was my birthday when it came in a box, it said a million pieces, but no picture on the top. So now my life sat before me too young and not yet able, but as I got older, I slowly opened the top, and dumped it on the table. From that moment on, spent time spreading out the pieces, searched out all the corners as well as the sides, solid frame holds it all together, so inside the peace can abide. I'm just a part of a puzzle with its own million pieces put it all together, try to fit it all in, see the big picture, as well as have lots of fun by the time its all done. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Lovely poem Paul! Nathan |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Wonderful description of life, and its being such a puzzle! I especially like the line "no picture on the top" and that's why my journey is so much like feeling my way in the fog, sometimes, fitting those pieces together in the dark, so to speak! I wouldn't have thought of putting it this way, though many times I write of it! Great imagery! [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 01-16-2000).] |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Life can surely be like a puzzle! I enjoyed this, Paul! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Paul, Interesting view, enjoyed the read. |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Paul, Oh so clever a muse. I could see myself putting the puzzle together. Whew, a million pieces! Rus |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Such a clever idea for a poem, Paul. I salute you. The problem is we spend our whole lives putting that puzzle together only to find out at the end there was a piece or two missing!  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
...or someone comes in with their feather duster and scatters the pieces. Enjoyed the poem and the unusual look at life. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I have done a lot of jigsaw puzzles, and life is a lot more puzzling Interesting poem, nicely written, I like it a lot Liz |
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Astraea Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 378California! Yeah! Okay, I'm done now |
Very lovely, as always. I love puzzles, especially with no picture. You never know what you come up with in the end, and it is always beautiful when you know you've accomplished it. Nice. ~Astraea "Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness." "Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things." |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Paul, This is great , Life sure is a puzzel sometimes we end up pieces short , excellent poem  |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Life's puzzle- a delight to some, confusing to most. Enjoyed this much Paul...I never can quite pinpoint what's gonna pop outta that head of yours  Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Excellent angle on this piece, Paul. I enjoyed it very much. Well written. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Paul, really the neatest idea here! Life is so definitely a mystery, but to liken it to a jigsaw puzzle is so appropriate. I especially like "solid frame holds it all together, so inside the peace can abide." You always seem to have an interesting veiwpoint!  Claire |
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catslair Junior Member
since 2000-01-16
Posts 48 |
life is like a jigsaw.......and each piece plays a part.......putting it all together is the tough stuff!! well written..... |
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WendyLynne New Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 6 |
Paul, YOU are the solid frame of your life, and of your family's. You are the peace keeper. I love this poem. WendyLynne |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Love your style, sir! Corinne |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is a great poem.... Hehe... My puzzle has pretty much the outer edge in place... and pockets of the inside together... but I need to find some of the "connecting" pieces, ya know??? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Hopefully you're not like me and come up missing a few pieces |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
oh how I love doing puzzles (ot about 5 of them for Christmas). They are so much like our own lives that it sometimes scares me. When i cant find the piece I want to a puzzle, when Im missing a piece, it sometimes gets aggrivating and seems pointless, but I keep on going with the puzzle and end up with the finished picture that I feel proud of (although sometimes pieces are missing but thats when I go to the next puzzle LoL) All apart of life's strange 'puzzle' great poem! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ Love is such a lonely art, and death is but a taste. Minds are merely instruments that often go to waste! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
Thanks Everyone! just a small piece of the beautiful picture we all put together here at the Forum. |
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simplyYRREHS Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 162 |
Paul~ Ironic that I am here taking a break from my own jigsaw puzzle tonite . Very wonderful writing, very deep in meaning. I have always believed we are but millions of pieces, waiting to be collected, sorted, and admired in our completion. Sherry"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads." ~Henry David Thoreau |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Paul.....Your writting is great! I think everyone feels like their life is a puzzle. You said it so well! -SEA |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Excellent way of stepping back and looking at life in the big picture. Great poem Paul |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
OOPS! Just found the last piece guess it's time to help my kids with theirs for a while. Thanks again everyone! Miss Dove if you catch this your replys are overwheming me you make me feel like I can actually write, Thanks! |
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