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Chemistry.......from Open #6
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Chemistry.......from Open #6 |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I've had a bit of schooling in my lifetime. I've learned much Of many things like mathematics, history and such But I find there's an area that still befuddles me… What is this inter-action that is known as chemistry? Is there some instant recognition of one's mind, by chance Which tells us we can love or trust another at one glance? Does some electrical impulse help cause our brains to act, Connect in some configuration to produce this fact? I've felt it time and time again with strangers in the street That I would never know or ever have a chance to meet And yet, I knew if I would like them, quite instinctively Due to this strange phenomenon that's known as chemistry. Pets are very good at this. A dog can always tell If one would be unkind to him or one would treat him well. You want to know if Mr. Right is really right or wrong? Agree to meet him for a date - and bring your dog along. All that I mean to say is there must be some kind of fact To cause like-minded souls to recognize and inter-act. Some aura or some magnetism from some unknown part Releasing unseen pheremones detected by one's heart. You ask me how I know this force of Nature to be true? I feel the same reaction every time I look at you. The warm glow that envelopes me each time I see your face Is proof enough a chemical event has taken place. Then, through this strange reaction, cheeks take on a rosy blush Small goosebumps make their presence known whene'er I feel your touch. The palpitations of my heart begin and , yet, a peace And calmness overtake me in harmonious release. The light becomes much softer as I look through loving eyes Which shine so bright I view new worlds in wonder and surprise. Since that first time I saw your face, I've felt this change in me And, though I understand it not, thank God for chemistry. |
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Alan Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
Balladeer...I totally agree..chemistry is wonderful...good job... |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer! You da' catalyst of PIP! I remember this from 6... and the chemistry still holds up. Thanks for bringing this one forward. Peace! [This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (edited 10-04-2001).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Is there some instant recognition of one's mind, by chance Which tells us we can love or trust another at one glance? Does some electrical impulse help cause our brains to act, Connect in some configuration to produce this fact? I've felt it time and time again with strangers in the street That I would never know or ever have a chance to meet And yet, I knew if I would like them, quite instinctively Due to this strange phenomenon that's known as chemistry. As someone with an advanced chemistry degree, who still doesn't quite get it...I have to say, if it is not explained by logic then it can only be by chemistry. Very cool write. [This message has been edited by Duncan (edited 10-04-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~  'Is there some instant recognition of one's mind, by chance Which tells us we can love or trust another at one glance?' Yeah...and I found it in you~  11/6/99~*HUGS* ~*Me*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Soooo many wonderful lines in this piece Michael! Excellent cadence and rhyme, with a sweet message woven throughout .... ah, those sneaky phereomones! They always dash out like an adrenalin rush whenever I see a post of yours.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
From the Collegiate Dictionary: quote: But I would choose the dog-meet-person test any time! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
chock full of pheromones! and yep, I'm STILL studyin'!  |
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Twilight Myst Member
since 2001-10-04
Posts 58Just A Myst At Twilight |
You ask me how I know this force of Nature to be true? I feel the same reaction every time I look at you. The warm glow that envelopes me each time I see your face Is proof enough a chemical event has taken place. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Wonderfully expressed Balladeer!! A real keeper is this one... [This message has been edited by Twilight Myst (edited 10-04-2001).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mike, A shot of chemistry is good for you every morning. Wonderful write. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
I don't know how chemistry works, I just know that it does. I can tell almost immediately upon meeting someone, whether I will like them or not (I guess I'm like a dog that way!!!). Great write Balladeer. Glad you re-posted, cause I wasn't around here when you first posted it. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Alan...thank you for agreeing...and enjoying Sir Andrew....Thank you! I always wanted to be a cattle list! Always special to see you, sir Duncan...if the is some logic to it, it's beyond me!!! Chemistry gets my vote, too. I thank you Marge....you, too, became an immediate ELEMENT of delight!! Kit....you sweet gal!  One of my greatest fantasies is to be buried under an avalanche of your phereomones!! THANK YOU!!! Lady...I agree...maybe that's why I always preferred Labs I thank you, m'lady serenity..a fair amount of phereomones is fairly monumental! Chock full is AWESOME!!  Twilight Myst..thank you for enjoying,,,and for keeping me Sy...yep, especially when we keep pharmacies on our counters! Tracey...yep, it does.....er, do you have a cold nose?  |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Amen to that! Well expressed as always~ My dear 'Dear, you know it's true there is no poet quite like you! you've got class and a whole lotta spunk you're a cutie patootie as well as a hunk! yes, there's no doubt, we've got chemistry you're my Balladeer, and I, your honeybee! Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I took Chemistry once. My bunsen burner always exploded - and my experiments fizzled out on me... Can you explain that deer?.. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I met this chemist...and he knows just the right combination to get a reaction from me...enjoyed your words this morning *s ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is so good. I enjoyed reading it. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I think it is organic, the way you write your poems, The way you grab a subject and then bring it home. Mike - Geesh - I can't believe I just wrote that. I remember this poem from way back when. I see you are in a melancholic way lately. I hope all is going well there. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
*Bump* |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deer, I love it when the chain reaction is spontaneous...be careful you don't combust. Excellent writing up to your usual high standard. Keth. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Michael, Chemistry is great...you just have to be on the alert for spontaneous human combustion. Much enjoyed this morning.~hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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sunshinemist Senior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 595Fl. sunshines early mist |
Great write! Chemistry, what would the world be like without it? Very sad, indeed. ~enjoyed~ smiles ~Marie~ |
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