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An Overdose of Knowledge
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An Overdose of Knowledge |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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An Overdose of Knowledge Why does it seem with every passing day, life becomes more complex? As children, we are taught simple addition and subtraction; by adulthood, we struggle with multifaceted equations, problems that often have no solutions. And what begins as knowledge, that great and wondrous broadening of our world - grows into eventual loss of innocence, acceptance that the human race is capable of horrific deeds; until finally, what should bring us to tears ultimately leads to indifference. Maybe it is nostalgia that tinges the past in pastels, stick drawings of happy houses with smiling children and a big sun in the corner; and maybe our tolerance for what was once inconceivable stems from the more primary of colors. © 2001 Corinne Bailey |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
VERY very VERY good o yuh you got me in the red pumper with this one yuh. |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
All of my feelings about current events are summed up in your words! Excellent writing, Corrine... ~Tier |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Corinne.....again, your usual close attention to detail and sound results in an enjoyable read. Bob |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne--A thought filled poem...well done! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
perhaps my friend "a little knowledge" isn't as dangerous as we might think?? perhaps, it's too much knowledge that's dangerous. . . well done. . . with your wonderful thought-provoking style. . .  -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!You have put it all together for us and said it perfectly. BRAVO!!!! Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Oh, yes, yes, how wonderful to sometimes completely expel all thoughts from our minds and think and believe as children once again, to have that reassurance of something innocent and wonderful and true. We are so bogged down with information....until we have no room for the quality of joy that is found in a beautiful thought. At times we don't even know what a beautiful thought is anymore. I thank you for this! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) It is so very sad indeed to see innocence fade away; for I believe that our dreams and all we create are what makes us happy and makes our heart sings! (sad sigh) Your golden heart shines with compassion in your wonderful words! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corrine, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ There's a happy little girl sitting here beside me with a great big grin on her face~ Shayla, says hello to Ms.Corinne~  I was reading her some poetry and she wanted to draw you this picture of the happy things you mentioned in your poem~   Now Little Miss Shayla says GOOD NIGHT~ *Hugs* ~Shayla~ and ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Walt, Tiersdin, Bob, martie, Sven Startime, Lady of Shallot, and Noah! Too much news and too much knowledge can fill us with anxiety, and lord knows we've had our fill lately! And a very special thank you for a wonderful little girl named Shayla! I just showed my six year old daughter your picture too (her name is Sarah) and she loved it! Thank you, too, Marge, for cheering me up!!! Hugs and kisses, Cor |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Giving this one a gentle bump so that a certain little Shayla's dad can show it to Shayla's grandma~ *Thanks, Corinne ...  Shayla says, "Hi Sarah !" ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Yep... it's kind of like trying to explain to a child that black and white aren't really colors. Is the knowledge really worth it? Thanks for sharing. Peace! |
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