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Why Ask Why?
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Why Ask Why? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Why Ask Why? Why ask the why of what it is This thing we've given name of "Life" Why delve so deep in reason's womb Dissecting it with blade of knife Why search so deep the when of it In history's documented file When all the answers of the mind Are right before us all the while Why ask the how of origin In finding kinship of the soul Why probe into the deep of sea And vast of stars to know the whole Let free the mind to feel the wind That rides the swish of feathered wing Just bask in essence of the true The answer's in a sparrow's sing And listen close the mystery clue The flutter of a sparrow's wing And let the spirit bathe anew The answer's in a sparrow's sing Elizabeth Santos |
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Safwan Arekat Junior Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 38Bahrain |
Liz, Absolutely fabulous in form and spirit ! It finds resonance in the deepest recesses of my being. Actually I wrote a book devoted to making the reader stop asking idle questions about the reality we experience. It is a scientist perspective. Your's has a very human touch, one that I am aspiring to follow. It might be pertinent to make avilable my scientist's minds perspective. But I do not want to clutter with posts about the "Seven H*rl*ts". Thank you for all your comments. Thats what the card was about. Thank you very much indeed ! Your admirer, Safwan |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend- Such wonderful phrases flowing through my morning. Why indeed ... she heard a sparrow sing. 'Tis good enough for me. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Don't ask why just live it...Lovely poem  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Limitations lead to questions, That often leads to indigestion, Never the less a question is a question. Your poem is exquisite and it should only happen. Love Sy |
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dovesongs Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 102Michigan |
Very deep. Your poem is just beautiful. I love it! |
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Me2 Junior Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 25Escondido, CA USA |
For me, and lots of others, that have looked Death in the face, and decided to stay here instead, I think this becomes one of our Themes of Life! Way ta go! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Asking why is usually a dead end endeavor. This is lovely, Elizabeth! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sefwan, Thank you for your interesting comments Marge, Actually, our yard was full of robins this morning (January 31!). Thank you Tracey, That's right , no need to ask why if you already have the answer. Sy, I never do get indigestion From this kind of nagging question The why of life just blurs my eye And that is why i don't ask why Thanks for your poem Liz Me2 Yes, I have also looked death in the face and it looked back, but God had other plans. Thank you Denise, Thank you "GAF" (Guardian Angel of the Forum) Liz |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Much truth in this one, Elizabeth. Don't question why the robin sings Or why the rainbows glow Don't question all the many things That we will never know. Just listen to the robin's song Enjoy the rainbow's glare Acknowledge God knows right from wrong And put your faith right there. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This way of looking at life is sure to bring peace I am looing outside my door at raindrop on a leaf and all the questioning time I've known is told inside its crystal dome. Lovely poem Liz In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Balladeer, You got it right, with this little poem. Thank you Liz Martie,In a raindrop's crystal dome Or sparrows sing that we've all known Thanks Martie Liz |
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G. A. Webb Member
since 2000-01-21
Posts 441Stanton, California, USA |
Great piece! I was able to loose myself in your thoughts and ponder the question why. Bravo! Regret not that which you have done, Rather that which you haven't |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Wow! such an excellent poem. and such an excellent response by Balladeer. You spoke my words today |
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