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ecrivan
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my own state

0 posted 2002-03-31 08:30 PM


Into school past, records come what may
friendships sifted, some had stayed;
high school buddies still on this earth
used to frequent classes, plenty of mirth.

Minds hold memories of strolls to school as kids,
fights with friends put some friendships on skids,
some grew cool, distanced themselves with the arrival of spring
others formed cliques and dispelled what other pupils could bring.

One joined the army and got killed in distant battle
guess kin put reminders of him on their fireside mantle,
at passover time, we recall our exodus from desert slavery
some high school friends then showed early signs of bravery.

Diaspora, dispersed again in a world in search of vocations,
they chose to apply what knowledge they drew from 'higher' education,
professions they all took, if they could survive
sadly some missed the boat, they erred and died.


[This message has been edited by ecrivan (03-31-2002 08:33 PM).]

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ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22
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1 posted 2002-03-31 09:21 PM


This time I feel the rhythm of life...growing up, and growing apart. The changes we all face as the world turns, and life gives us that push to destiny's door. The happy and the sad of change. And the word we learn...goodbye. Well written.
ThisDiamond

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05
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2 posted 2002-03-31 09:26 PM


at passover time, we recall our exodus from desert slavery
some high school friends then showed early signs of bravery.

We never can tell what will happen in the future...especially when we are in high school....
A beautifully expressed piece, Martin.
Happy Passover~

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

ecrivan
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3 posted 2002-04-01 09:22 AM


This Diamond,

much happens on the way...the grand staircase of life

Lyra,

that's right you never know.


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