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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state 
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Sunday morning means the chance to glean through the local news search for articles of 'immediate interest' in the columns I wonder if it does matter I mean the world has so many heads in crowds so many women draped in shrouds so many mouths to feed countless hearts that want to bleed from the many bodies there are to clothe there are equally fewer with complete wardrobes from the many more calloused feet to slip into footwear more chances for low wage earners to swing into despair disporportionate amount of truly happy people so many chances of singing the blues... yet I ask what's new in the news.. I look for my survival among the pages my name is not mentioned..I am one of the faceless you see I wonder if it all matters, I mean to search the news for a bit of banter. I look for a place to rest my eyes find a something new...a pleasant surprise anything but my own obituary that can wait can't it? after all I am looking for news thinking anything and everything outside myself but I am wrong. I am a newsmaker even in my own small manner and I can carry a torch and wear a banner... for I am not insignificant..least to myself but live in a world where our attention is shifted to the 'greater interests'of mankind which really owes itself to people that push the machinery of every working town, into gear humbug so many chances of singing the blues sifting the pages, in search of some 'news'. [This message has been edited by ecrivan (02-17-2003 10:13 PM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I really enjoyed this a lot. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martin, this is really a true poem. The newspaper can be depressing, can't it? "Love makes the world go around" |
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Waterbirdfly Junior Member
since 2003-02-16
Posts 32China |
I find your forms is very good.It is like a tree.Have you a poems book yourself?Can you give me them? 98#mailbox,Shanxi Finance & Economics University,Taiyuan,Shanxi province,China. postcode:030006 my name is Han Binghua |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Waterbirdfly, A pleasure to get a response from China! No I don't have a collection of just my poems in print am in a couple of anthologies. A chapbook is long overdo.Thank you for your kind statement, I will keep you in mind. Look in now and then to see other narratives of this sort  |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Yes Ethyl, and the irony is I do freelance in the milieu..but to make a difference I would think, thanks for clicking in  |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
as always appreciate your feedback loner |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sad sigh) It seems "news" just isn't news anymore, it's more like the obitiuaries like you say! You can almost predict the first page will have something about Bush and war, with the story coninuing on Page 16A or 24A, then have on Page 2 news about gunfire in the Middle East, and Page 7 has crises in the world, etc. (sad sigh) Even more depressing is how our information is squeezed like skim milk, the media only tells us what they want us to hear and it is betrayal! (sad sigh) This is quite poignant, sweet friend, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martin, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
But of course....this one belongs in the book! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"Reflections"... |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Noah, Yes the 'news' is like a cup of skim milk..not intended as nature would provide us...it's up to us to read from alternative sources. |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Nancy,Karilea How I used to collect articles for a scrapbook...and I would do the same but to see what's missing or exaggerated. Thanks for sharing  |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Martin, I like how you put yourself into the daily news. Nice, very nice. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Hello Doreen, Paradoxically I am making 'news', and what I do is not always new. What counts is what I do for myself and those close to me though..these are reflections that can also be those of many many readers like yourself. Thanks for sharing |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Martin...I know what you mean.  |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Martie, Just tough to accept...and what would we be without some large threat on the front page...it's almost as if the news has to find it  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Indeed...  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I believe I know what you mean! Being the highly sensitive and emotional person that I am, I have to take occasional news fasts and withdraw from reading or watching the news...otherwise I'd be sick!--sick at heart. I know that in order for us to help change the world, we must stay abreast of what is going on, but lately I have been retreating from it and have been trying to heal the planet and mankind's spirit in my own way....abracadabra! There, that should help! tehe Sending love, Light & prayers, Linda |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Earth Angel..I know what you mean too, that's why we're around, I think Nan..pleasure to have you click in |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I look for my survival among the pages my name is not mentioned... It seems very gloomy of me but when I read the newspaper in print or online ..the first thing I read are the obituaries...always have for years...making sure I don't miss any friends or family of friends. M |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Oh, so beautiful. I loved it. Thank you so much for sharing you such beautiful poetry!, and thanks for finding it!Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part! [This message has been edited by Connel (03-09-2003 07:40 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I hate to sound like my head is in the sand, but I gave up newspapers last year, and I mean it - now you know this is must have a spot in the book I hope? That I will read. |
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