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The Butterly Effect
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The Butterly Effect |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Subtle wings on currents clearly capable of harm flutter far from pain. Oblivious to recklessness, giving way to human leanings, spoil and destroy, man. Moon pulls me away, though you are all I want, oceanic sands retract. What killing lure sings toward craggy reef, beyond your bonny shore? Rocks jut up, rolling, white water promises with a roar of false peace. Giving in like Taurus, No!!! Salty tears are all I have. Pushing on, swimming toward the future. Life. (c) 2000 Cm Bailey |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
oh how beautiful, "salty tears are all I have" I love it Kathleen |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Lovely poem Corinne!!!  |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, very beautiful, I'm not sure I fully understand this butterfly effect. I'll have to read a few more times.  Parker |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Butterfly Effect A name given to the extreme sensitivity of chaotic systems, in which small changes or perturbations lead to drastically different outcomes. A common example of this phenomenon is a butterfly flapping its wings in California, and thereby initiating a change in weather patterns that results in the formation of a thunderstorm in Nebraska. One meteorologist remarked that if the theory were correct, one flap of a seagull's wings would be enough to alter the course of the weather forever. http://www.cmp.caltech.edu/~mcc/chaos_new/Lorenz.html |
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brandondinsmore Member
since 1999-10-27
Posts 142OKC, OK |
Maybe try 'rocks jut out'...I liked this one very much. Show some more, please. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 Your poem has definatately created a "butterfly effect" of emotions!! This is beautifully written and thought out. You have such a gift, thank you soooooo much for sharing it with all of us. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
OOOPS, I clicked to quick guess you get double "flies" < !signature-->Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 04-23-2000).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you very much, Butterflies_Don't_Cry! Corinne |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent writing, Corinne! Mind boggling theory! Denise |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Amazing and very well done. Keep writing - love to read yours. netswan |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ I'm so glad you wrote this and that Parker asked the 'magic' question. Lorenz's theory has been the subject of much debate for years. It is an interesting concept. The Lorenz Attractor on the link page you provided was fascinating. I learned much. Thank you for this piece that is not only lovely, but educational as well. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Denise, Netswan - thank you! Thanks Marge, yes, fascinating topic and appropriately named, too (once the Lorenz Attractor is viewed). It causes these thought progressions: If a butterfly in California can cause changes in weather conditions in Nebraska, what will the deterioration of the ozone layer and the destruction of forests do? But, alas, I'm on my soap box again, best be getting off! Thanks again, Corinne |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very beautiful, Corinne, Your poem and your thoughts. I like that term, "butterfly effects". I had never heard it. Liz |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
This is fantastic..........I was so left with wanting more.......the pictures I was left with were awsome. I love this A man does not love a woman because she is beautiful...But she is beautiful because he loves her. |
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