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Illusive Liquor
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Illusive Liquor |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Illusive Liquor There are so many days waiting Waiting to unpack themselves Spread out their contents on table Pour into fluted opening the illusive liquor That is often not tasted Until the last drop is sifted Through pieces of time Yet I see how like a wing just opening It can fall into a thorn tenuous and wrestle And there lose what it would be to float to the falling Life is precious as this pearl of day Dropping cold rain into the parched flowerbed But slicking the street into the skidding of life And you just can’t stop it So drink it now To decorate this aging is no longer possible, but the wind knows, just moaning in the afternoon changes the listener. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 12-14-2001).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Yes, yes, we must seize each day and capture each moment with a smile and love, for time flies really fast and we must savor the flavor before we waste too much of it. (sigh) Soooooooo well-written, sweet friend, we all love you so much! (kiss on cheek) Wonderful thoughts, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* such wisdom in your words. Life is indeed precious and can end far too soon. It is important to live it and love it. Magnificent message for us all. Thank you, dear one. **big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie...I often think about my life..my days here on earth...ask myself...are there things I need to do now...before it is too late... If I looked at all of them...I would never get one done...the list would be so long, I would drown...So...I have to look at the really important things...try to keep focused on them...keep going... I sense that you are trying to make a point of savoring life while you have that moment. Yes, we must all do that... And if you have something you need comfort for...please rest assured I will keep you in my thoughts...my prayers... You have written a very wise poem...I hope we all can have those same thoughts.. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mistletoe..thank you for being so sweet in responses. Startime--thank you for the hug and the lovely reply. Big hugs back. Magnus--Yes, you are right, dear man. Thanks for your thoughts, as you seemed to intuitively know that I was pulled by circumstances to appreciate what life is, and how quickly it can be taken away. Hugs for your thoughts to me. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah our dear Martie...Even now with your pearls of wisdom. So kind and loving. Yes, life is so precious...and far too short, no matter how long we may live. It seems to go by in the blink of an eye. We should all slow down, especially at this time of year, and treasure each and every moment, and tell those near and dear how much we love them. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, luv Nancy. "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Couldn't agree with your words more Martie... got to live it now, not yearn for yesterday or long for tomorrow...or at least try not too. Need to realize what you have in the present and live with/for it now - to say what needs to be said, now...tomorrow is often too late. I try to live by that so when tomorrow does come - the memory of yesterday is strong. Don't always succeed though - we humans are a funny beast. jwesley jwesley |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
And there loose what it would be to float to the falling Life is precious as this pearl of day ================================    |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
my signature on Passions agrees with your wise words that are so beautiful Martie... ~* Carpe'Diem *~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
If we could capture all the moments of love and beauty that surround us, hold them close, if only for a day, we would be blessed. Wish I could send you a red poinsettia to brighten your day. Will a cyber hug do?  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Yes to everything I just read and more. Drink now! Kathleen (Kay) |
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crazy4u Member
since 2001-10-28
Posts 67 |
Wonderful exhortation to all of us... why leave for tomorrow what we should do today?? xoxo |
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rebekah33 Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 140MD/NJ |
A wonderful twist on an old sediment "seize the day", I especially LOVED the title, reeled me in! -R. "So stop and love and dance and live and laugh until you cry" Edwin McCain |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I just take it one day at a time. That seems to work best for me. Nice work, Martie. I'm sooo happy to hear the good news about Mister Toe.  (((hugs)))Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
you are so right.....beautiful penned. ((hugs)) Charisma ~*Theresia~* |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So true, so true, and so beautifully expressed, Martie! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
I love the imagery and sentiments in this. So many things can happen. Time is of essence. And recognition of such. Lovely and wise you are. Love, Peace and Joy Sincerely, Regina |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, You write like no one else I know. *L* |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Martie, We must never put off tomorrow what we can do today for tomoroow may not come.Great write. peaches |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"There are so many days waiting Waiting to unpack themselves" "But slicking the street into the skidding of life And you just can’t stop it" Ah Martie ... these are the types of words and phrases that I so admire from you. Beautifully descriptive ... they carry such a visual punch. Loved this Martie! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you all so much for your replies to this poem. Love and peace to you. |
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