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What Was...Will Not Be
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What Was...Will Not Be |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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There are days when things get intense, And you wonder if it makes any sense. Integrity has become hard to find, Credibility left right behind. It’s the business of going to work. Imagining other surprises will lurk. For the magic that was there so long, Seems to have been sold for a song. Pieces of the puzzle all lay about, Assemble it yourself if you doubt. The times are hard and getting worse, Attitudes are short and people are terse. We’ll never get back what we had, And that makes me feel so very sad. But they can’t take away our past, Even if it wasn’t meant to last. Now it’s the moving on that is rough, We must make decisions that are tough. But we will do what is for the best, Most of us able to pass the test. Others will stay until it’s through, They don’t know what else to do. But many of us will move on, And pine for the days that are gone. March 13, 2002 Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"Now it’s the moving on that is rough, We must make decisions that are tough. But we will do what is for the best, Most of us able to pass the test. Others will stay until it’s through, They don’t know what else to do. But many of us will move on, And pine for the days that are gone." wow Larry, this is so intense....kinda sad too, but strong....I like this  |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Larry~ Its hard, keep your chin up.....most certain, hopefully brighter days ahead....  Lauren~ Greeneyes~ |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Larry, I really like this one I can definately relate. Well done!Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I sure can relate to that one Larry, that is why I quit work before I had a heart attack. It is really a rat race out there now that is for sure, and you said it well. The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Susan, Thanks. Already have plan B. So....  Lauren, You know...it's the thick of the daily battle where I could get in trouble. But plan B helps keep that perspective! Thanks.Tara, See...now I'm feeling sorry for you instead. Poor thing! You need a plan B. Thanks.Sharon, Now...I had plan B and then you go and make it look pretty lame! Thanks. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
"Now it’s the moving on that is rough, We must make decisions that are tough. But we will do what is for the best, Most of us able to pass the test. Others will stay until it’s through, They don’t know what else to do. But many of us will move on, And pine for the days that are gone." HEY!! i'm not going anywhere!! let 'em fire me!! ha!!!!! LOL!!!! but as for the poem, cool write and i noticed your critique comment that says "tenderness is not resented" and for that, i give you this..... ((((hug))))..... what is, is what will be, will be que sera sera and all that rot.... teehee.... good writing, sir!! thank you for sharing this.... so many truths, so little time..... *sigh |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I know this situation a little too well too Larry. I may be reading this from my own vantage, but it used to be that you could work for one company right through to retirement. It seems that somewhere along the line ... the rules changed, and they coined that horrible "downsizing" word. We hear it far too often these days. I'm glad to hear there's a plan B though! Much enjoyed your thoughts in this piece. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Interesting read to cap off the in-house seminar given yesterday on Franklin time management, and the thoughts provoked by it. Told to list four "priority items" on my things I want to do, we were then forced to throw away items numbered 3 and 4. I was quickly reshuffling my priorities, believe me, for I did not want to let go of any of them, but when forced to look at things that way [akin to taking something from a house on fire, I'm sure!!!] you quickly realize what is MOST important... all I could think of was...glad my kids were grown and out of the equation... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I understand this one, it seems to apply to so many times in our lives. Good write, Larry. Sandra |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C, An excellent write and a wonderful read. Enjoyed |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Others will stay until it’s through, They don’t know what else to do. But many of us will move on, And pine for the days that are gone."  (big hugggssssss) Oh Larry, this poem made me feel so nervous deep inside, I haven't yet experienced what it is like to work like that, but I am sure it is so very difficult and it too saddens me to see so much freedom we had lost now and how families seem to be seperated each day by the ethics and guidelines they have to follow and scrutinize! (sad sigh) I think we can all relate to this thought, sweet friend, I pray somehow we can revive the past and live an American dream that is far less complicated! We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is excellent! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Larry darling boy Oh my goodness! This is sooo amazing, the flow of this as always is perfect, the rhyme is divine and the reason oh it breaks my heart. You’ve said this just perfectly. A philosopher as well as a brilliant poet, thanks to you for this clarity. I love this poem I love it utterly And a *hug to add to the tenderness    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
dor, You're only the second person to pick up on my Critique comment. So thanks for the hugs and also the nice comments on my poem. Kit, Except now they call it "rightsizing"! I call "attempted recovery." Hey, as always, thank you for your kind words. Peace.Sunshine, You get to do seminars! Our budgets are way past that. LOL Priorities matter don't they? Thanks for you support and concern, always. Sandra, Sad but true! Thanks for understanding. Sy, I'm sure it's more enjoyable to read than to write. LOL Thanks though. Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Noah, Don't hurry...you'll get there soon enough! In the meantime...enjoy. Thanks friend. Mushy dear, Thank you...thank you. I appreciate your support and understanding! Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OH NO, did they measure your wrist?? You know, for the proverbial goodbye watch? Downsizing...another euphemism that makes me gag. YOU'RE FIRED! sounds brutal, but much more honest. I rather liked saying I QUIT! and beat them to the old punchout timeclock. Just think, some day you'll have oodles of time to read and write poetry, and spar with Miss Lucy and the Balladeer. Meanwhile, you are probably too valuable to the Boss, and will no doubt be the next-to-the-last one out the door. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
vandana, Thanks for reading. Kacy, No favors for me. LOL Don't want to be part of the closing party. Been there done that. Thanks for your support. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry... I'd hire you for anything, anywhere, anytime.  How about Pips #1 cheerleader position? LOL. I do understand. The situation is a bit uncomfortable. Super big HUGS to you.  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nice pine, Larry  |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
I just want to give you a big cyber hug and I know they aren't real but they are heartfelt....You are a treasure, dear man...**big 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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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Larry, Enjoyed your poem. I can see the situation through your eyes. Tough times for a lot of people. Nan |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, But if it were easy...anybody could do it! Oh well 'slife. Michael, Busted, eh? Thanks. Karen, Whatchamean their not real?! :< Thanks. Nan, Thank you and you are so right. But I'm not the Lone Ranger, huh? |
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