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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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By and By There is no U-turn on this stretch of road that travels in one direction. There are arteries leading nowhere; and you will get lost now and then - be forced to backtrack, but you can’t turn around. Directions are scarce; this route doesn’t exist in terms of coordinates, in fact, there are no maps at all. You believe you’re navigating, truth is, you’re along for the ride; this vehicle has it’s own agenda: sometimes the destination is reached, others will find you stranded. There will be some steep scaling, and this mode of transport doesn’t handle the hills too well. Remember though, there will also be coasting moments, where crossroads lead to glimpses of heaven. Oh, did I mention the signs? Along the way, there will be many of them - guideposts, if you will. Pay attention! Miss an important one, regret might become your rider. © 2001 Corinne Bailey Edited for my wise friend. [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 07-18-2001).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nice metaphor... I enjoyed the read and the thoughts.. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne--I think I've been on this road ...and in the same mode of transport. You describe it well! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
This is, of course, in the Twilight Zone  |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
yep, fantastic metaphor for 'life' right? loved the read |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I think that I'm really going to need that map Corinne!! I like this. . . it's just unique enough to be different, with that style that all your own. . . --------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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wandering glider Senior Member
since 2001-04-04
Posts 501aloft |
Which is why so many have drawn maps, some simple, some elaborate. If they just wouldn't flail them about insisting that others must follow them too! Enjoyed this "by" way, Corrine. \\ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This one really got to me, especially that last line. Thanks, Corinne, for a step in the right direction! "It's easier to kill love than to nurture it" Fred Hardesty |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Sorry, Cor, hon, I have to disagree, even though the read was so good in your usual way, but there are always the crossroads in my mind, so maybe I am wrong, it certainly would not be the first time I made a mistake when my intentions were true, so we pay for those also...but we reach them and turn..ahh, I ramble, sorry...very gentle smile, my dear friend |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks everyone, for commenting! Corinne |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I'm driving this damn road... to many crossroads passed, and they all have detour signs... lol.. Parker Great write sweet poet. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ As always ... I so enjoy your thoughts. A fresh look ! 'There will be some steep scaling, and this mode of transport doesn’t handle the hills too well. Remember though, there will also be coasting moments, where crossroads lead to glimpses of heaven.' Amen ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Just when we think we construct our path it's signs remind us, caution, yield and watch for bumps. Enjoyed. "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve" |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Haven't read you for awhile Cor...and I'm glad I found this...nice message - nice imagery...  KI am a refugee of logic...insisting |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Oh, did I mention the signs? Along the way, there will be many of them - guideposts, if you will. Pay attention! Miss an important one, regret might become your rider. WOW Corinne, I really enjoyed this. |
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