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Speaking From The Dust
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Speaking From The Dust |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada 
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Speaking From The Dust Reverently I turn each page with joy upon my face I close my eyes to this new age and fly through darkest space To another time going back I learn of people there History of the land I track making legal and fair During my study of the laws I found a burning fire Written in dusty books the cause visions they did inspire Our lost world of the living past now speaking from the dust This new world opening so vast to search them out I must Recorded clearly were these names the King did grant with lands In order listed who had claims passed from father to son's hands Craving to know of what they thought and how they lived their lives What things settlers bartered or bought what was it like for wives What beliefs were taught in those days and what laws were discussed I want to understand their ways to know if life was just I breathe the ancient leather smell revering the old script And feel the pull of magic spell under it's call I slipped A Law Library on the coast into the past took me So I sit among long dead ghosts and read with intense glee Karen Torbiak 2001© Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Now you're talking my language! 'Tis a keeper, for sure! Thank you! |
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Robert A Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 174 |
sometimes the best lessons are learned without books and without dust, now where do you find a place with no dust!  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I breathe the ancient leather smell revering the old script And feel the pull of magic spell under it's call I slipped The spell definatley inspired you. Wonderful write!! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I have to ask if you were researching your family tree or simply reading up on history? Intrigueing poem and very nicely done Startime. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Sunshine....thank you. I love history and learning about how people used to live. I am glad you liked it. Robert A....I agree..there are many lessons we learn without the use of books. In this case the lessons had to do with the law and how it affected peoples lives. Gentle Spirit....I seem to have a thirst for knowledge about our past. I love to learn how people once lived. BluesSerenade....This poem was inspired from the time when I was studying to become a Paralegal. I loved to get lost in the Law Library in New Brunswick, researching land titles. It is amazing how much you can find out about people from those dusty old records. I hope that answers your question.Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Do you adhere to British Common Law as we do in 49 of our 50 states? Well writtena and a joy to read Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Interloper....Yes most of Canada does adhere to the British Common Law. Quebec however does not. Quebec adheres to Civil Law. Quebec's civil law dates back to the Roman Empire, and reflects many of the precepts of French law. I am glad you enjoyed this poem. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Karen, I love learning new things about the past, this was so richly done, and sounds like a wonderful adventure Sandra |
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The Rusty Knight Member
since 2001-08-29
Posts 414Texas |
If I have to go to the court house to look up anything I try to either go early in the morning knowing I will get side tracked 20 times reading of past records or the last thing in the afternoon so I don't have time too. I loved you poem because now I know I have company in my searching. Dan Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
wow oh wow....dust of the books and send this lady to graduate school.....great write Star. Yes, you can learn so much from under the dusty covers.... |
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