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Whist and Flout |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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We scream our convictions when we swagger through life and whisper misgivings in the stagger, imperfect in our limped march. Shout doubt shout doubt Like sharks, the wind, the earth itself we must keep moving. Some sail in perceptably smooth gait where dichotomous decibels are even. The length of other's legs promote pronounced handicaps some crippling in doubt, others forcibly silenced of their shout. A few find a comfortable little knoll they circle where the favored appendage stays slightly uphill. These convince themselves that all's well in their limiting experience. I know of one man who self prescribes prosthetics of great variety, Fervent Christianity, hedonism, Zen Buddhism, interchanging in frequent frenzy to smooth his walk in life. He's long since misplaced the original. Worn, we eventually reach for assistance, a cane of sane, a walker of steadying influence. Some leave their feet in defeat and take up swimming in sin, in alcohol. Others try and float away with drugs. We who write shout our doubt, and that'll do for us. "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb [This message has been edited by RSWells (edited 12-01-2001).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
RSWells, You have possed the question and given the answer. In a swell of poetry. Enjoyed |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
We who write shout our doubt, and that'll do for us. ================================== YES...exactly .... wrapped in verse or rhyme we attempt to define. Im smiling at your poets wit and wisdom here Richard  very cool write. jm he said ... "dont cry" ... |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
From someone who is learning to walk again, I can't tell you how much I loved this....it's absolutely right on! Kathleen (Kay) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It is indeed a vice, writing, but at least I awake...sober... Well Done! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
And as we shout our doubt we somehow strengthen within ourselves and move on in life to see what more it has to offer us. I love the way you made me think tonight. All life is a challenge, we have but to meet it head on. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
A treasure of truth! I also am very happy reading..great poetry. Thank you for sharing this doubt and may we all shout about its meaning. Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sometimes shouting with verse is the only way to echo our own thoughts, highlighted with rays of reflected light from a higher source of thought energy and power. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...So we just keep on trying - until we get it -Write..  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Richard--One thing is true, your poetry doesn't limp. Well done! |
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