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Seymour Tabin
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0 posted 2000-01-17 11:46 AM



   Look to yourself for help

A shuttle slips a loom, a bed.
Warps the breath of another thread.
A thread of life that weaves a web.
That ebbs the thoughts within your head.

A give and take, germane to bloom,
A product of your daily loom.
It sculptures all the bad and fair,
Whatever euphoria, it must wear.        

However the facts, however the change.
Depending on the size and range,
It adds each day a timely thread
And does this, until you are dead.

Beware the ways of thoughtless prowl.    
Weave it straight, don't go afoul.
Make a plan, do what you can,
Belief or no, in your fellow man?

There are some helpful hints in play,
The ten commandments offers a way.

© Copyright 2000 Seymour Tabin - All Rights Reserved
Denise
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1 posted 2000-01-17 12:19 PM


Words of wisdom from a wise man! Well done, Seymour! As always, a pleasure!  

 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~


Elizabeth Santos
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2 posted 2000-01-17 12:48 PM


Sy,
You, my friend, in verse and rhyme
Say the very right thing at the very right time
And in your verse of tablet's course
Are the very best words from the very best source
Love ya,
Liz

Justbleu
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3 posted 2000-01-17 01:02 PM


The title caught my eye...I am finding for myself that the real strength lies in God and within myself...I was always searching outwardly for my truths when they dwell with God and within!!  Thank You for your wisdom!!  I am not sure where all of that came from but there it is!!!

Take Care
Bridgette

devina
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4 posted 2000-01-17 01:41 PM


Well said as always, you are a man of wisdom dear!!!

 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

Meadowmuse
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5 posted 2000-01-17 01:45 PM


Wise words, well constructed poem. Very nice.

Dear LadyClaire



Sunshine
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6 posted 2000-01-17 02:08 PM


This brings to thought that the threads of "this" room
brought by each from their very loom
will never be far from the "web"
for altho gone, long will the words ebb.

Good work, Sy - I need to find more adjectives for you, Sir!


 Sunshine
Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow



Michael
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7 posted 2000-01-17 02:42 PM


Can I say Amen, Sy?  The last two lines brought home a very powerful message.  Good poem.


Michael

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8 posted 2000-01-17 08:35 PM


He gives, he takes
One thing he always does
He loves, no matter what the purpose
A nice piece that you put down in ink


 The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.


Seymour Tabin
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9 posted 2000-01-17 09:18 PM


Denise,
Thank you *L* Sy
Elizabeth,
Glad you enjoyed, A very sweet comment.
Love Sy
Justbleu,
Your statement is very true, thanks for the read.
Devina,
Thank you my dear.
Meadow,
Always enjoy your comments, thank you.
Sunshine,
Love you too. Sy
Michael,
Thanks for the amen.
Helmut,
Thank you Helmut.

Marge Tindal
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10 posted 2000-01-17 10:01 PM


Seymour-

You are the master weaver of
wisdom, sir.

The weaver sits at His loom,
weaving the fabric of our life.
Never lovelier,
never stronger.
than the threads that
loom before us
and knit us together.

~*Marge*~

 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


Corinne
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11 posted 2000-01-17 10:04 PM


May I post this one on my fridge as a reminder?

The kind of message we all need to hear, again and again!


Thanks,


Corinne

Severn
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12 posted 2000-01-17 10:08 PM


True words of wisdom, I think - and no matter a person's belief those commandments will always hold the truth for peaceful living.

Well done Sy!!!

Hugs

K

Echo Rhayne
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13 posted 2000-01-18 01:34 AM


Sy, I agree, words of wisdom!!  Bravo!


 ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ Love is such a lonely art, and death is but a taste. Minds are merely instruments that often go to waste! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~



Seymour Tabin
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14 posted 2000-01-18 09:07 AM


Marge,
Wonderful answer, enjoyed thank you *L* Sy
Corinne,
Yes you may and thank you much.
Severn,
Thank you dear for the well done. *L* Sy
Echo,
And thank you for the bravo. Sy

Toerag
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15 posted 2000-01-18 09:09 AM


Sy...this is "Stronger than'a acre of garlic!".....You are a wise old fart ain't ya?......Seriously..this is very very well done.....and ya know how much my opinion means don't ya?....LOL

by the way...I do look to myself for help, I never seem to be there when I need me?

[This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 01-18-2000).]

whiskey
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16 posted 2000-01-18 09:34 AM


Lovley Sy this is so good , I liked it alot , Very wise words , wonderful job  
Nate Dogg
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17 posted 2000-01-18 10:24 AM


Nicely constucted poem and great words of knowledge.

 Nathan

hoot_owl_rn
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18 posted 2000-01-18 11:37 AM


Sy my dear...as I've said before, you need to take the symbol of the owl instead of me, much wisdom is always found in your words
Nicole
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19 posted 2000-01-18 02:01 PM


What can I say, that has not already been said?  Your words ring true, and should be read by many.  Always a pleasure to read.

 May I never be too busy to help another's load,
Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed.

--Author Unknown

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
20 posted 2000-01-18 04:28 PM


Toe,
Well you never know what kind of art
Will come from a wise old fart.
But if you are distendid,
you better stand up winded.
Whiskey,
Thank you for the wonderful.
Nate,
Thank you for the nice comment.
Hoot,
The owl is yours, for I have too many floors.
*L* S y
Martie,
Wonderful come back. *L* Sy
Satiate,
Thank you so much for the nice commenmt.

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