yesterday's remnants - thanks, Marge

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vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

0 posted 2001-06-22 12:02 PM

Yesterday's Remnants

my tomorrow exists in a bucket
lined with remnants of yesterday
lost in a daze, i reside in a maze
past illusions hold future at bay

two steps forward...three strides to the right
life's labyrinth has many dead-ends
circle around trodding familiar ground
then slowly peek 'round the next bend

appears safe enough...i'll give it a try
but looks can be very deceptive
move on for a bit, survive on my wit
at times you may think me quite festive

then suddenly, obstacles rise in my path
go over, around them or through
mind growing weary, eyes become teary
my options seem scattered and few

so, i rummage through yesterday's remnants
choose a comfortable memory or two
i'll get through today, with little dismay
no obvious hazards in view

but no new tomorrows yields nothing
stale yesterdays now line my pail
tomorrow i'll start...learn to follow my heart
break free from this self-imposed jail

tomorrow...

~vlraynes

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes

[This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 06-22-2001).]

Fancy
Member

since 2001-06-05

Posts 189
TN/USA

1 posted 2001-06-22 12:20 PM

...a beautiful poetic way of saying, "Get Over It...Move On!!!"
Fancy

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

2 posted 2001-06-22 06:41 AM

Vicky~
My goodness girlie ... this is fantastic.
I REALLY enjoyed how you worked the two phrases into this one beautiful poem !

'my tomorrow exists in a bucket
lined with remnants of yesterday'

You just 'thought' your muse was napping !
All it took was a new bottle of ink !
What a terrific challenge-taker you are !

Love ya', sweetie.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

dgvarner
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since 2000-05-13

Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida

3 posted 2001-06-22 01:00 PM

woohoo! look at that girl go! i hope next time i suffer from writers block,its the same kind you suffer from..

this is fantistic, you! wowwy!

hugs, g

no i wont be afraid.
no i...wont be afraid,
just as long
as you stand,
stand by me...
-ben e king

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

4 posted 2001-06-22 04:08 PM

Fancy-
thanks for the kind words...

glad you enjoyed..

Marge...my inspirational friend-
   you always seem to throw just
   the right word or phrase my way
   to get my muse thinking again..

i'm so happy you enjoyed this one..

it was fun to write..

love and hugs to you..

dg-
hey there, friend!

you just made my day!!

   thanks for the enthusiasm...
   and especially for the 'woohoo'
   and the 'wowwy'...

i'm smiling big!

love and hugs to you...

~vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

5 posted 2001-06-22 10:47 PM

As I was reading this...I was recalling several other times when Margie gave you some challenge phrases...and then like now she inspired great things in you....
good to see you posting again Vicky...
You and MargieMuse make a great team

take care
jm

I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep.
I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep over you.
You'll always be the one.
You were the first, you'll be the last.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

6 posted 2001-06-22 10:49 PM

Isn't Marge just full of gift giving inspiration...?

Well done, Vicky...I enjoyed this a great deal! Thank you!

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

7 posted 2001-06-22 10:56 PM

Wow Vicky!

this is fantastic!

SmittenKitten
Senior Member

since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

8 posted 2001-06-22 11:04 PM

This is great

it bounced along in my head. Sometimes you just gotta pick up your socks and get on with it!

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

9 posted 2001-06-23 04:57 AM

janet marie-
thanks for the kind words..

   yes...marge does have a way
   of awakening my muse...i
   appreciate her so much!!

so glad you enjoyed this one.
hugs to you, my friend..

sunshine-
yes...she certainly is...especially
the 'giving' part..

thanks so much for reading...glad
you enjoyed it..

SEA-
thanks so much! your enthusiastic
response just made my night..

smiling big here..

SmittenKitten-
thanks you so much for the kind words..

glad this one bounced

for you!

   hugs,
   ~vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

10 posted 2001-06-26 12:33 PM

I love this! *S* The message is one I probably need to heed... but I'll wait for tomorrow. *G* Today, I'd rather appreciate your fine rhyme! *S* Well done!

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

11 posted 2001-06-26 12:46 PM

This is superb! So thoughtful and yet filled with elements of play. I enjoyed your comebacks to the repliers, too! You keep having fun with your writing!

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