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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
On the great stage of life < !signature-->The drama begins to unfold From the moment of your birth Until the story is told There's act after act Many roles to be played Never knowing what's to come Which emotions will be displayed Today could be a comedy Full of laughter and fun Or maybe it'll be a drama That has only just begun Tomorrow could be a tragedy That pulls at your heart's strings Or maybe you'll meet an angel Who just earned her wings Regardless of the senario Fate sends knocking on your door You will never forget Any costume that you wore The world is the stage On which you do perform Friends are there to help Providing shelter from the storm The scenery will change As time moves slowly on One day you'll see a rainbow The next it will be gone You may sit in the study Or lounge around the den Live your life for now Or dream of one day when Like all good things This show will one day end Could turn out to be sooner Than the actors do intend When your time is up The curtain will be slack The spotlight will begin to dim Then gently fade to black Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 07-02-2000).] |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Lone Wolf: Wow!!! You've just described my week. I must have worn every single costume this week, and some of the heart break drama one's I wore more then once. Is that pathetic or what? LOL. This poem is so deep. Very true and very thought provoking. I loved it!  kat |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
very cool ..LW.. lots of great metaphors... love the title... great writing once again!!! later-wolfie-gator jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
An awesome piece of work here, Lone Wolf....you speak of such truth and do it with an excellent metaphor. Wonderful writing! *Krista Knutson* "We are not seperate from spirit, we are in it." ~Plotinus~ |
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Jeremiah Johnson Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 1223Brooksville, Fl, U.S |
this is a great piece of work it expresses so much truth i love the way you say the things you did as always this is great i love it so keep it up. I'm a dying romantic and when i can no longer write i can no longer live -Jeremiah Johnson- |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
This was wonderful Lone Wolf!! I loved it!! ~Kelly  ~Kellsue Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ I am sure we are all actors on life's stage - waiting for the curtain calls ! 'Regardless of the senario Fate sends knocking on your door You will never forget Any costume that you wore' Enjoyed the 'play'. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
take a bow, standing ovation. a great performance. A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
WOW!!!! This was a terrific play, Lone Wolf!!! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh excellent writings sweet wolfy....well done, this is a most enjoyable read Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful Lone Wolf! I love the angle you've tackled this from ... beautiful arrangements of your thoughts ... this is a "stage" indeed! Bravo! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful Lone Wolf! I love the angle you've tackled this from ... beautiful arrangements of your thoughts ... this is a "stage" indeed! Bravo! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Kat . . . Wow!! What a week you must have had!! LOL Thank you very much and yes, very deep. Happy you like it. JM . . . Thank you, the title came first and the rest just flowed from there. Fun one to write for me. Later to you Jan gator!! Alwye . . . Thanks for reading!! Yes, all of it is true for everyone. You just never know what is to come. Jeremiah . . . As always, thank you very much. Happy that you enjoy my writing so. Kelly . . . HI!!! Thank you for reading my friend. Marge . . . That we all are. Glad you enjoyed my little play!! Brian . . . *bowing* Thanks!! How can I follow that?? Lizzie . . . Thank you, I am happy so many liked it. Tracie . . . Thank you very much. Fun to write something different. Kit . . . Just sort of came out that way!! Thanks, the world is my stage. Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Jenn, Let me be the first to say that your writing is getting so much better every day. I have seen you grow in so many ways these past few weeks, so whatever it is that is inspiring you i hope to God it stays a while My only "gripe" about this piece is the fact that I couldn't vote for it  As always, take care m'friend All my love, Jeffrey |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
"All the world's a stage" You bring these words to life once more... this is a beautiful piece, my friend. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Jeff . . . Thanks, my friend and I hope it stays too!! So vote already!!! LOL LoveBug . . .Thanks for reading. Yes, it is a stage!! [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 07-02-2000).] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
 Had to come back and voteAll my love, Jeffrey |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Excellent! Certainly worth a vote. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Regardless of the senario Fate sends knocking on your door You will never forget Any costume that you wore The world is the stage On which you do perform Friends are there to help Providing shelter from the storm .... .... When your time is up The curtain will be slack The spotlight will begin to dim Then gently fade to black ----------- Well, Well, What do we have here, an excellent poetry indeed! Lone Wolf, This is magnificent writing from you... regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Jeffrey . . . Thanks for the vote! Eagle One . . .Thanks!! Sudhir . . . Awe, thanks!! Very kind and sweet reply my friend. Means a lot. Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Excellent. I love it.Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
I have read this several times and I love it more after each read. I had to come back and vote for it! I love it! --You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Congrats on your wings What a beautiful weave L.W. Your gift abounds in this piece. You didn't mention anything about a re-write on this play...one trip one life...make the most of it Bravo!! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I agree with Jeffery, your poems just get better and better. I, too, have played many roles in my life, some I regret, some I am proud of. Your poem is very well written with flair, Shakespeare couldn't have written it better himself. This has my vote, it would be a great addition to the book Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Temptress . . . Thank you very much. Tennessee Angel . . . Thanks for the vote and for reading it several times. Just kind of my view on life I guess. BDC . . . Thanks for noticing the wings. No, no writes here!! One trip, give it your all and make it good. Thanks, my friend. Melissa . . . We have all played those roles. Not all are glamorous, but they all fit a purpose and have a part in the story. Thanks for the compliment on my writing and for the vote. Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Sky_Dancer Junior Member
since 2000-07-07
Posts 17 |
Wow. Lone Wolf this is my first day here and I am very impressed. Your poem creates wonderful feeling and it's something I know everyone can relate to. Great Job. I hope I will be as wonderful as you are  |
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CrazyChick Member
since 2000-01-05
Posts 132 |
Excellent work nice title to |
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MysticalNights Member
since 2000-05-17
Posts 112Oklahoma |
Truly wonderful work. Bravo!! I love this! Great post! A Dream is a Wish the Heart Makes... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lone Wolf this poem is very, very, very, good...no wait it is better than that...in fact it one of the best I have read in a while and I have read lots of poetry...James |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh I dislike coming in so late and seeing all of the good lines said and done... so ditto head am I... |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Another fine post! It's true that we are many different people throughout our lives. All of them contributing to who we become at the final curtain call. Great read, Lone Wolf! Very cool...  |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sky Dancer . . . Hi there and welcome to Passions!! I am sure you will do fine here. Thank you very much for reading and the wonderful compliment. Hope you stay with us!! Crazy Chick . . . Thank you!! Mystical Nights . . . Thanks, happy you liked it. Love you signature btw!! James . . . THANK YOU!!! A very high compliment coming from a man I know reads tons of poetry. Means a lot my friend. Sunshine . . . I feel the same way!!! LOL. Thanks for reading. Trew . . . Very true. Everything in life has a purpose of some kind. Thanks!! Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
you know how hard it is for me to respond to you but I have to now...you have this friends vote. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Paula, I know and I thank you for the vote my friend. LW Poetry should surprise by a fine excess and not by singularity - it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts, and appear almo |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
You've captured all the emotions on the stage of life very well, I loved your words. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Gemini, Thank you very much. That was my goal. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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