Open Poetry #11 |
Just Been Skippin' Rocks |
Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I musta thrown, A million Rocks, When I was young I had more time Than I needed So I threw it away The spinning flat stone Is a moment thrown The distance tossed Is a moment lost Toerag alone Is good at stones |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
The title pulled me right in and I was not disappointed! Yet, there seems to be some remorse about the time spent. It's cliche, but time to smell the roses and time to skip rocks is surely all important. Isn't it 'soul-healing' time? Heart-mending time? I do so love this poem. It says volumes in so few words. Yes we must 'seize the day' but we dare not let the day seize us, do we? Goodness, I love this poem. May I make a copy for my favorites file? |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
VAS....by all means...copy away.....thanks |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ya throwin' rocks at me now? LOL. That won't give you any relief, ya know... I've got a very hard head! LOL G'morning, sweet cheeks... I love this!!! You think the Ramada might need some business? *S* Lemme know if you'll have any free minutes... 'kay? Otherwise, I'll try to sweet talk my dinosaur into cooperating... for having you around is reason to give thanks! *G* |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
There's a wonderully deep message to this one, smooth and not eroded, I liked this one very much! "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Good to see ya Toe! Time wasted when we're young, becomes so precious as we get older. What a statement you've made here Toe. This is so true. Hugs to ya buddy. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. I don't question YOUR existance - GOD |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Toe--so glad to see you and your wise poet words thrown into this poem...take care. |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
wow Buzz... really impressive metaphor here man...don't stone yourself though man.. Hate is a dead thing. Who of you would be a tomb? -Kahlil Gibran |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Toe, so nice to see ya back again. Some sadness and regets in this piece, yes? Corinne |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
bragging again about getting yore rocks off, Toe |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Toerag - it's so good to see you back! I sense a bit of sadness too - this is different from your jovial ways - but I really like it! Speaks of memories. Speaks of time. The title drew me in, too! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Toe, skipping stones or killing time this here work, is just sublime it's not like you to hold back a smile but I really like this style it's soft and gentle, sweet, sincere is that because Long John's not here? just you wait till he comes back he'll put back spark with a great whack but until he's back to stay just keep writing thissaway write on Kethry Btw Can I post in place of LJA Puhleeese Doctor Toerag. Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I threw'em too and when I was young I had lots of time to throw them...now days I don't seem to have enough time to duck them..sigh! ethome |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
can hear the message in it, recognize the feelings....love it Charisma |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ya know, Toe.. I could never get that stone-skipping thing right... I guess I was too busy doing other stuff... but I can't recall for the life of me what it was... |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Amazing that we turn around and suddenly see that we have so many thrown rocks behind us and so few in front of us. Take each day as it comes with a sense of humor as you usually do, pick up that stone and toss it!! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Balladeer....got my rocks off?...LOL you are much more beserck than I am you old fart!! The rest of ya.....thanks guys and gals, you are all so kind........I do appreciate the replies |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
toe toe toe toe toe toe sorry i'm posin as a skippin record o yuh |
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