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Thurman
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0 posted 2000-03-29 08:37 AM



           The Immortals

      Looking at our elders   its easy to see
That their beauty grows eternally
      Lines on their faces that map the years
Formed in laughter  Birthed through tears

       Wondering at just what price
Our happiness became their sacrifice
        Yet to busy to lend a listening ear
Ashamed of the wisdom we are afraid to hear

         Gazing at this beauty of the majesty called age
          So unappreciated   An unturned page
      Of knowledge  Experience
Such a wonderful story
             this ageless beauty
    Is my Gods Glory!

        by

Lance T. Elam


 

© Copyright 2000 Lance T Elam - All Rights Reserved
Lucius Cade
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1 posted 2000-03-29 09:50 AM


What a wonderful poem. A tribute to our elders... Welcome to passions, I look forward to many more poems from you.

 Lucidity is the answer to all problems

Nan
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2 posted 2000-03-29 10:53 AM


Our elders have much to say to us... Were we to only listen... Very nice entree to Passions, Thurman.. I look forward to reading more of your work.  Check your email for a special greeting..
angelswing
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3 posted 2000-03-29 11:11 AM


I love this poem very much, I wait inpaciently to read more of your work, welcome to our group of friends, make yourself at home, kick of your shoes and stay for as long as you like .  

 With poetry as your weapon - express your iner feelings so all may carry your sorrow, united as one .

CherylLynnMckee
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4 posted 2000-03-29 11:16 AM


Wow...so wonderfully put...and so true..perfect..beautifully written!! Read it several times over.

 

Denise
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5 posted 2000-03-29 11:18 AM


This is beautiful!

Denise

hoot_owl_rn
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6 posted 2000-03-29 11:29 AM


Very nice tribute to all those who grow old with grace   (hides her birth certificate   )
Mike
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7 posted 2000-03-29 01:45 PM


Formed in laughter, birthed in tears.

Very nice... enjoyed.

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