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Slow Mans' Land (serenitys' challenge)
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Slow Mans' Land (serenitys' challenge) |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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Slow Mans’ Land I sold my home in order to prop a failing business up Only to learn that a rental for a family of three was impossible to find when two of said three belonged to family Canine We three were rescued when a friend offered up a river shack that he owned to let for modest rent So, I settled us in and life continued as Alice would have it hurrieder behinder I was caught in a No Mans’ Land of bills and deadlines schedules and accounts credits and debits tax forms and paper I was consumed In a misguided effort to justify my existence Then, the inevitable, as it always does, happened The house went for naught The business was lost And I found myself at a regular job And I found myself with time to read books And I found myself on a deck by this river And I found myself with music I loved And I found myself in a place so much better Now, the world can find me at peace with itself here in Slow Mans’ Land Here ya go ~wranx I have great faith in Humanity...It's just most of the Humans, I'm not too keen on. E.F.Rose [This message has been edited by wranx (07-16-2002 08:44 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"Here ya go"?.... Man...you've captured it all... this is wonderful! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
This is great...and I empathize with the canines, having three of my own. |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
who needs narratives? you are saying it all and saving the typing "the world can find me here..." PIPs own waldenponddweller thank you wranx BS. I never aimed at reality; I aimed at truth. --Orson Welles |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I'm liking this! (and I hope your writing is not a passing thing) |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
friend wranx have ridden along that river on the old harly a few times when she gives up her lungs I hope is is close enough to push her under a tree there really enjoyed this |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
You really showed how the slow river flows. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Sunshine ~ It was long winded enough Paula ~ Mine are affectionately called Damndogs Brian ~ What would I do with yet more free time Poet ~ It seems to pass, much as a kidney stone Dark ~ You and the Harly (now corpse) would be most welcome. Just listen for some Miles Davis and follow your ear Kethry ~ I am honored, too, by your read. Thanks I have great faith in Humanity...It's just most of the Humans, I'm not too keen on. E.F.Rose |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
the road traveled may have been one of hardship, but the ending almost seems like touch of heaven to me.. M |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Almost, Yes. ~wranx |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
 Glad you made it through all that to be here.She said burn ... together. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 YAY!!! Oh my gosh, I love this sweet friend, I wish the world was really like this and the whole capitalistic system fell and was replaced by a more friendlier and pastoral kind of enterprise that can allow us to reach out to our loved ones more and find peace! (big hugggssssss) This is well-said, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Wranx, 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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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
wranx The stress beginning, then the, I found myself lines...I could feel the change...the slowed pace the peace of place and space. (sorry for the tongue twister) Very much enjoyed! |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Very much enjoyed |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
and how did I KNOW you'd scarf up on this challenge??? hmmm Seems the simpler things in life are what I live for too...no rush hush of the city...and? I plan to rent a nice comfy cave somewhere's along the bayou SOON... grins... cute you!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Only to learn that a rental for a family of three was impossible to find when two of said three belonged to family Canine (gotta love the Damndogs. Smiling here..a friend of mind had a singular Damndog...they called her D.d., wisely before their little girl learned to talk) I love your stories. I wouldn't mind sharing a yarn or two on your deck...I'll bring me own beer...I'll bring yours too, if I can listen to the spin of this until the wee hours! |
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