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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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I have wondered if there is a place where thought becomes language if there is a place where words have become obsolete a place where feelings and expressions become the words that cannot be spoken for what are words but sequences of letters that cannot even begin to convey (no matter how hard we try) the touch of a hand, the roll of a tear are there words to express these that are not already overused? words that we know, but always search for when we have to express the feelings of our hearts can these words even begin to convey my soul to you? can they tell you what's really in it? or, are they vessels trying to carry a message a message that my soul wants to share a message that must be felt rather than heard a message that must be seen rather than known are these the things that I want you to understand? or, do I want you to understand yourself? ---------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Wonderful Oh GR8 Voice of the Northland! There is such a place, or two. One is when Ms. Right is in your arms. I'll let you figure out the other  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Well Sven I do know that words make up language and language makes up thoughts but all are just virtual reality when written. Nothing is ever the same as the real thing. I think we all know that. But those feelings you are talking about go way beyond the scope of mere words. It's true those feelings are for the most part unexplainable. But somehow the heart is in tune with where it's at and the hardest person to help understand that is always oneself..... Hope you make out alright with this! Have a nice day! Eric [This message has been edited by ethome (05-30-2002 05:04 PM).] |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sven Interesting thoughts in this. I think there is a place, past this curtain of life we know...where communication is just knowing...without words. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hm, I think there may be such a place. But kind of like this place that uses words, too. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sven, as Martie suggested, there is a place, where audible words are not needed...rather thoughts and feelings....'just are'. Trust me on this one..I know. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Sven, I must echo some of the other reader's sentiments. The "place where thought becomes language" is in the arms of a lover. So what are you waiting for? Go to her...go man go! |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
John, I enjoyed this very much. ~Laura~ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Dearest Sven~ A very interesting and thought provoking write, one which I enjoyed very much ~HUGS~ Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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my3monkeytoes Member
since 2002-05-11
Posts 152In the Carolina Breeze |
Deep, Sven. Makes me think of an astral journey type of expression. "are there words to express these that are not already overused" What a great question. I think Webster's is up for some new verbage.  This was a thought-provoking read, Sven. Thanks! ~Sydney McLean |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I love words. They can convey, hide, punish, comfort...so many things they can do. But it's true, they often don't do justice to the the thoughts one has inside. Some people lack the vocabulary, some lack the courage, some lack the thoughts themselves...does that make any sense? I enjoyed the poem, it made me think about thoughts and words, when all I really wanted to do is swat a mosquito that's pestering me as I read and type! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
yep, there is this place were words are not needed I think....and we all reach deep and find it, but it is there. well done dear friend. Like a red brick, |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thought - Word - Deed... The creation of Who We Are... Indeed, there is a place - It resides within... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
for what are words but sequences of letters that cannot even begin to convey (no matter how hard we try) the touch of a hand, the roll of a tear I like this very much, Sven... particularly these lines. *S* Finding words when it doesn't matter is easy... but words fail us when the heart is full enough, leaving us hoping for understanding. *S* Well written! |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Very well said Sven! How do you find the right words? I wrote about that too, and concluded that heart-sighs are just too hard to decipher, but if we understood ourselves better, could we put words to those un-expressable feelings? I wonder too! Well done my friend! Quotation, n: The act of repeating erroneously the words of another. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven they may only be words, but your words have the power to take my breath away with their depth. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
And this ... my friend... Is the mark of a true poet...when words are felt rather than heard.... And you convey the feelings well... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Sven, I'm very sure there is a place where only the emotions and subconscious exist and only where images and colors co-exist! (sigh) i believe our heart reveals the key to such this dimension, sweet friend, this is excellent, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sven, 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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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
That place does exist indeed sweets... loved this peek into your mirror... you know the email- use it!!! *hugs* Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
thank you all so much my friends. . . I have enjoyed reading your thoughts on this. . . and I agree with all of them. . . there is a place. . . this place that resides in every one of us. . . for some, it is a lover, for others, themselves. . . but, no matter where it is, it is there. . .and we will find it. . . and we will be heard. . . the unity of word and thought will be ours. . . for eternity. . . thank you all!! ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
geez! another thinker...this late at night! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh how I like this one, missed reading you Sven. As always excellent penned. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Up to your usual standards Sven...really liked this...now gonna have to think on it a little...gave lots of room for thought... jwesley |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
thank you again my friends. . . the mind can be an interesting place. . . come and walk with me. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
Very interesting. Enjoyed this very much. |
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