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If Life Were For A Second
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If Life Were For A Second |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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If I could change one tiny part of life If time stood still for a single second If the world stopped turning around just now What would I do, for that short little moment? If love were taken from when once given and life were left to be a flowing song If hearts weren’t shaken or over driven could it all be right versus being wrong If age did not take away what was youth and wrinkle the skin once so silky soft Would we still be at a lemonade booth or could we be sitting in the hay loft. Will the kisses given be taken from the lips once pursed and delicately moist Or would the singing hearts then softly strum the words that our lips held to be once voiced Can death begin again the birth of life Lying so still from the point of the start Or will it all be just yet some more strife that tax the weary man’s old beating heart Will dreams of yesterday become morrow’s as minds turn back the mem’ry in the clock Or will gladness be shadowed by sorrows as the worn key no longer turns the lock [This message has been edited by Magnus (04-25-2002 04:48 PM).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I've been wondering the same thing my friend. . . glad to see that I'm not the only one. . . I love the flow and the images here. . . great work. . . ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Barry, this is so good, the same musings are always with me. Sandra |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, You hit a common note and the bell sounds loud, Enjoyed. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well and uniquely put my friend...thoughts and feelings to ponder for sure. And the answers come all to ofter for many. jwesley |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Magnus, can I call you Barry? You ask so sweetly the pondering that I have so often done in my head. Whatever the end, I know one thing...poetry will never be dead! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Magnus, dear poet, your words amaze me yet again. Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Each time you teach me of your view, it takes my breath a second or two...and I must see again somehow, what I knew once and will know now... You are an inspiration in this world Mag. ThisDiamond |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling boy this is as always perfect, the flow the rhyme the pace absolutely excellent. You really are a writer pas extrodinaire This whole poem is utterly utterly perfect, these lines simply sing to me Can death begin again the birth of life Lying so still from the point of the start Or will it all be just yet some more strife that tax the weary man’s old beating heart Will dreams of yesterday become morrow’s as minds turn back the mem’ry in the clock Or will gladness be shadowed by sorrows as the worn key no longer turns the lock And you know I love this don’t you? MMmmm I do it’s superb writing, absolutely excellent 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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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry This one really got me thinking. I thought the imagery portrayed through your words was fantastic. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Barry, this is wonderful, i too believe that it is a wonderful experiment to go out and embrace the world and pretend as though there were no tomorrow and how we can love one another so much closer and more sincere each day! (sigh) This is very powerfully thoughtful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very good I think. I like! bumpity bump! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I'm sure you've touched a cord with many here, this is well expressed, Barry! Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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