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Meeting Fate.
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Meeting Fate. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Meeting Fate. Tomorrow is that moment Where the mind lament Today is that time Where the body is at its prime Yesterday was that present Where memories became dormant. Born not knowing the past Dead not knowing the future Living knowing the present Past, present, future Questions to conjure Mind not at ease Sleep to appease It is morning, tomorrow has begun Confused thoughts in a spin It is nightime, yesterday has begun Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I don't know where I came from, or where I am, and really don't care where I am going. But I do know that when fate meets the end it will not matter. You do write very thought provoking poetry. I enjoy! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
My, how time does fly. Do you really want to meet fate? Tomorrow never comes, yesterday is gone, and you live right here in the present to write your verse. Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Inot, Thank you for the reply, much appreciated. Interloper, Writing in the present really does not happen. You cannot hold the present still. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
well we have to plan for the future incase it never comes..if that makes sense..thats what life insurance is for..  enjoyed JDmemories are nice but i would rather be right here where i am.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Daniel J D, this is excellant, very thought provoking, an excellant poem, I really like this one. Very well written. Take care Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Victoria and Marsha, Thank you very much. We need to evaluate where we are often, otherwise we lose ourselves in the never never. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Wonderful poem. Present always in motion has our minds lagging behind and springing ahead at the same time, only "past" nd "future" for thinkers. But I don't like thinking that much. Would like to stop some day and be totally in the present, hopefully. Maybe in my next life if i'm a frog. Enjoyed this much. take care. Poeminister "There is pleasure in the pathless woods there is rapture on the lonely shore there is society where none intrudes by the deep sea, and music in its roar I love not man the less but nature more" --Byron [This message has been edited by Poeminister (edited 11-15-2000).] |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Poeminister, Well replied, thank you so very much. A touch of the present is questionable, is it here. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Fate is such an indistinguishable word...the cause or will that is held to determine events, destiny.....there have been so many interpretations of the meaning of the word that it has almost become a cliche...and that takes away from the importance of the word itself as it can be related to so many different meanings............the poem is very well written.....and I don't know how you look at it but I put very little faith in fate....if man's time were predestined then answer me this.....why would there be seatbelts in cars, or speed limits, or medication to take if you're sick, or improving your diet would add years to your life, why is there an FAA, or FDA, why is there a police dept, safety codes, rules for safety, if it's not your time to go then why would we be concerned about having these things...why couldn't I race right down any city street at breakneck speed through all the red lights? if its not my time to go then I'll be alright. We are imperfect human beings and not controlled like puppets by a thing called fate, we have fredom of choice ...parachute from a plane or not....naw I don't want something like fate hangin over my head making me wonder Gee is this my day to go? Time and unforseen circumstances befall all people...because we're imperfect! sorry to go on so I got a bit carried away....Geez it is a real good poem....ethome. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A very thought provoking piece Daniel...I enjoy those most of all...the last line wrapped this up perfectly!! Excellent writing~ You cannot dance in the sun until you have cried in the rain~ |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Ethome, I realy appreciate your magnificent reply. This is one of the very best I have received. I fully appreciate your concerns. With kind regards. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I feel as if I've just crossed international waters and have transferred myself over various time zones...that, or I went back into the twilight zone... quick read, instant gratification! Great! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Butterflies, Thank you so much for the compliments. It is certainly food for thought when considering where we stand at any given time. Sunshine, Cheers, I hope your travels were comfortable. It is a very difficult this thing we call the present. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
definitely made me think |
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