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The Return of the Prodigal
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The Return of the Prodigal |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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Kill the fatted calf The prodigal daughter returns I offer thanks on my behalf To those who soothed my raging burns To those who gave me courage To walk within the vale Those who calmed my passionate rage And held me through travail I'm sure I've learned my lesson It's thankful that I am Next time I'll self moderate, passion lessen Be gentle as a lamb I'm so glad to be back I've missed the passions' crowd It gives me heart I always lack And helps me stand up proud So celebrate with me Hopefully I've learned There's cold comfort and misery When I've crashed and burned I'll try to do my best That's all that I can offer Give bitterness in me a rest And thankfulness I proffer I'm calm again, near whole Upheld by passions' friends I have learned from gentle souls The means don't justify the ends Raise your glass in harmony While lastly I must warn If I'm out of control please come to me Before I crash and burn So, kill the fatted calf The prodigal returns I hope to make you sigh and laugh I hope I lives and learns. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
You out of control, never. I'm so glad your back you are the topic over breakfast at my house. We love to see what you've been up to. Besides we need you to keep the 3 (you know who) in line. You know how they get when left alone too long. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I have too little history to fully understand this piece and the emotions that inspired/prompted it. I do know it is strong and sounds deeply sincere. Well done recording of a struggle just about conquered. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
inot2B, Moi, the topic over breakfast, it's a bit too early in the morning to let the conversation get that ugly.  . Btw should I be flattered or keep a look out for those Gendarmes.  VAS thanks for the response. Perhaps you should talk to inot 2B after all I'm the topic of her breakfast conversation.  Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Kethry, Welcome back. Look for more of your brilliant work. Cheers. 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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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Daniel, Thanks. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Did you have the TV series 'Welcome Back Kotter' down under.....one of the lines in the theme song is...."welcome back, your dreams are your ticket out.." This is very well written! Kethry very deep and absorbing piece.........so welcome back!! Keep writing those dreams............ethome |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kethry, Bravi Brarvi Bravissmi, Did I miss you? Is the sun in the sky, does the moon orbit the earth, and are there stars at night. (Yes love I missed you, just a little ) Wonderful flow of writing, I really love this one. (Now I'll pop outside and kill the fatted calf. Or more pratically visit Marks and Sparks, and get something from the chilled cabinate. Not that you don't deserve the fatted calf, it's just I couldn't kill it if I did catch it. )Don't laugh, it's not funny, okay yes it is,!! Take care Slushy Mushy < !signature-->Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 12-12-2000).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Lynne - Yanno, I get real nervous when somebody says "kill the fatted calf" - After all, Toerag can be quite emotional when you start talking about his offspring! Then all the rest of us have to lie a lot and tell him how good he is just to calm him down again. As for returning - child, you never left - lol |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
is there any other way to learn .. other than from the burn???? Not in this MOTHS book.  Welcome back write-on-gator nice to see your smiling face here .. where it belongs jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm just recovering from food-poisoning... so I'll skip the feast if that's okay with you. *G* But your voice is always welcome. *S* |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Welcome back my friend. . . You were indeed missed. . .  Now, let's see some more poetry!!!! ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kethry, give me a holler anytime you feel like talking... and this is "Mom" here, y'hear? 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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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
ethome, we did have the series, I remember the line. I guess alzheimer's hasn't kicked in completely...yet. Thanks for the comments. Marsha, have you any idea how much you make me laugh, how well your give me perspective, how much you lift me up. Well you do all this as naturaly as breathing. I feel I know you, in the non biblical sense of course. Wind to your wings. LJA, 'salright, Toerag's too busy chasing down nuts to worry about his offspring. Besides I posted him a tribute poem that oughta keep him busy for a while JM, wing sib. I doffs my hat to one who knows and can still return to the playground. Suthern, hope you feel better soon, and no more oysters you hear! Sven, ok, just desserts. More poetry is it. But be warned it could be a flood. Get them animals in the ark! Sunshine, from my spirit to your heart, I'll always come to you when I need a kiss to make it better. Thank Mom. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
WELCOME BACK You KNOW you were missed! count me among those - be cool - (coming from one who has his own 'hot buttons' ~G~) |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Indeed , welcome back ! from : the one who smells funny, If we're under attack , on you I'd put money . Doc |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, I couldn't find a fatted calf but I killed 27 cockroaches....does that count???? Welcome back, Keth....from the bottom of my heart. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wilfred, may your hot spots ever reign. Dr Moose, at last recognition of the truth. Dr Moose you know it's true when we're in class it's just we two against the rest,and while you sleep I'll pass the test then answers keep so when you awake, you can pass too just so's I can stay with you.  'Deer, Nah only if you killed them in one blow. Thank you from the heart of my bottom. Live well Kethry Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kethry love, No love you're only saying that because you want to borrow the dress, I KNOW Seriously love you know you were greatly missed, and I'm so happy you're back. So Ms Phoenix, come fly with me, you can stop my sisters moaning about my dress, or we could both give them something to moan about. I'll be good honestly, No you're right I won't be, I'll be better.Take care love Slushy Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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