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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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I’ve spent this lifetime Collecting knowledge Not learning, exactly But, More like a youngster that Keeps the odd-shaped and Colored stones That he finds in his travels Simply because they are odd Or pretty Or, As an old woman Clips and hoards coupons That may, one day Prove useful For future redemption And now When it matters I attempt to explain myself And try to make sense of it all Using pebbles And paper [This message has been edited by wranx (04-03-2003 08:53 AM).] |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
LOL true.... many people tend to think that because they've BEEN through a lot, that they've learned a lot. Sometimes, they were just picking up lint on the towel of life... great job! Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
I too collect rocks and pebbles Ed - just dont have all that much to go on quite yet . . . this is amazing - loved reading it . . . xxoo |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
I'm smiling cos..... do I know where this came from? pebbles..... like things IN the mind and...yes.... explanations of self "well here i am...this is me....... no....wait... this one here ....yes this is me.... or is it THIS one.... hmmmm maybe it is the whole damn rattling can of 'em  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Want to see my box of rocks? Let me shuffle through these papers... they're all here, somewhere. You know, you know.... and I sit here...grinning... and looking at your critique message...I'm so glad the desire to write sits within you now...I don't think it's going to be a passing thing, and will last longer than decoupage.... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (04-03-2003 08:49 AM).] |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Wranx, Pebbles, paper and ~poetry~. That's you! Thank you for bringing to light a pastime of mine which I thought quite odd. How nice to know I am not alone in my collecting 'pretties' and sometimes, dull 'uglies', knowing they just need a little TLC. Beach glass my favorite. Enjoyed this, Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
One day last year I walked the railroad path on the Maryland Line and thought I saw heart shapes of many stones. I weighted myself down with them..and they are still in that jacket's pocket waiting for me to give them color. I enjoy your depth. M |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Great write, I can relate to this, with me knowledge and experience are pieces of a jigsaw puzzle with no frame and unfortunatly I have lost the picture from the box top... I'm still guessing, but Im glad to say as I get older more of the pieces seem to fit. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem. Regards, Olias. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OK, so now I have to admit, I still collect pretty pebbles! As for the coupons, they never offer them for the things I buy! As for this write, I'll keep it..it's a very worthy gem. But will I learn anything from it, or will it simply sit here, waiting for my mind to see the depth of truth in it? |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Lol Ed loved this. As for knowledge use what suits you and your needs throw out the rest |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Pebbles and paper -- what a perfect image for it...engaging yet ultimately paltery, like it is. Nice work, Ed Ed ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Thanks to you ALL, for the very thoughtful comments. Ed |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Ed... this is one of those "deceivingly simple" poems whose echos get louder rather than softer. The last part of this poem resonates -- the simple description of pebbles and paper has many facets to it for interpretation, analogy, symbolism and reconnection to the content and intent of this poem. Bottom line: very well done, both as a poem and as a philosophical observation/commentary. -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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dreambuilder Member
since 2003-03-23
Posts 319caddyshack |
I too have my collection of memories |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
After reading all your writes, I think you have been collecting alot of depth, and understanding. Jason |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
When you collect knowledge you learn....  I love how you write....!!Sincerely Lauren~ Through the darkness |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
"And now When it matters I attempt to explain myself And try to make sense of it all Using pebbles and paper" Ed, I think your explanation is perfectly clear and makes perfect sense, too. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Hold on to your collection! Your pebbles on paper are powerful, and they suit you well wranx~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I tell you what, I'll trade you a blue one for a red one. That was brilliant! Just brilliant, and so darn true. Like one of those feng shui boxes trying to get life into perspective and somehow it comes easy, at least to me. |
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punkrockerrobin
since 2001-05-15
Posts 1180Sparks, NV |
ummm ok maybe i need to read it a few more times but i just didn't get it. i'm sorry. don't get mad. robin i am who i am and that's all that i am and all i shall ever be and if you don't like who i am then leave! |
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