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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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I walked that trail yesterday, leaving behind footprints of doubt. {each step holds memories not to be forgotten about} and I came across the crossroads the intersection of life where the pathway of yesterday can be looked back on. {but not to be dwelled upon} and I turned not looking back, but forward {tomorrow holds riches, life is the reward} onward down roads not yet trodden with haunted memories, but where grass is fresh, untouched by the weathering of many storms. The journey forward a chance to travel virgin soils. A decision which path to chose? Which path to take? {this is the choice that I must make} The road now travelled, the right one for me~ I ask the spirits for their guidance of hand {a journey begun across the land} I now take the first steps into tomorrow ~come....walk with me~ (lunchtime ponderings...) Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. {on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me} [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (07-26-2002 01:10 PM).] |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
just follow your shadow babe... and make sure the sun is behind you you will be safe then cool contimplations |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Must have been a tasty lunch....cause it is a very nice poetic expression....Do you leave tips for comments??? (grins) |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
Extraordinary poem!!! Enjoyed the read!!! Neeraja |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Very nice. I'll take this journey into tomorrow. |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Beautiful words, Gentle Spirit. I truly enjoyed the read.  *Krista Knutson* |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Donna, this is such a beautiful Rober-Frost-esque response, sweet friend, yes, there may be farrow and there may be desert on the road ahead, but it always helps to look ahead for so much beauty and promise is in store for us all! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (07-26-2002 10:08 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is a beautiful poem, Donna... Life does indeed, have many choices and many crossroads... Its almost like a board game. Certain decisions can affect outcomes in certain ways. You expressed this beautifully.  ~ hugs from a chipmunk at the crossroadsLyra |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
sweetly sang of the heart, Donna with gentle voice and satin verse I like the idea of parenthetical thought within a poem, like you did here. Very original! Hi from Hoosier land! theShadowRider/b.Picasso |
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texasrose Member
since 2001-10-24
Posts 146 |
which path to chose? Which path to take? {this is the choice that I must make} The road now travelled, the right one for me~ I ask the spirits for their guidance of hand {a journey begun across the land} I now take the first steps into tomorrow ~come....walk with me~ A very enlightening journey Gentle one. Your pen has written softly, with wisdom. Brava! |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Super poem. Well done, you are a cool poet. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
and I turned not looking back, but forward {tomorrow holds riches, life is the reward} Everyday. There is something we are here to see..to hear..to create..and more. Hugs~somy Sincerely, Reg |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Gentle Spirit - follow your heart and the path to the trail will be a good one... BC |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Donna~ I love when you let yourself flow with the feeling....tis a beautiful sight to behold and experience....love ya sweet lady... Lauren~ The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 yeah! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
DS, thanks buddie. Appreciate your eyes and inspirations. Hugs. Magnus, actually it was more or less a word lunch as are many days. Thanks. Neeraja THANKS. SC, we all take journeys. May yours be blessed. Hugs. Alwye, so pleased you enjoyed the read. Noah, your replys make me smile. Thank you friend. Hey lady chipmunk, you be careful crossing the road....*laffs* Seriously hon, thanks and yes, you are so right. Shadow/Picasso. I thought there was something familiar about you!! So pleased that you enjoyed. Rose, glad you enjoyed my lil journey. Daniel, thank you. btw* love your signature. Reg, yes Ma'am everyday. Hugs to you. Bill, it seems following your heart is always the best way to go. Lauren girl, what can I say. Seeing the world through your eyes is such a joy, having your friendship is indeed a blessing. Hugs to you  Dixie, thank you. I appreciate that. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Donna, I hadn't realized until now that I did not respond to this absoluely stunning piece or work. 'Twas not intentional and perhaps happened during 'Ron's easy switchover'. LOL...*I was down for quite some time.* If you did this over lunchtime ponderings....what do you whip up on coffee breaks? WOW, is all I can say when you sit down and seriously write! This is marvelous sweetie! Love the 'thoughts' interjected throughout. Well done poetess. ~Hugs, Nancy~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lol at Nancy. Hon, this wasn't really a serious write, it was just what was in my head that day. It started to be a pretty bad day and a friend kinda helped me to find the way. So there I was all feeling blue, when he taught me... each day is new.... I appreciate you so very much Nancy. Your support of these lil rambles in my wonderings truly means much to me. Your a special gal. Hugs to you. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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sigheyes Member
since 2001-04-25
Posts 323the winds of destiny |
Breathtaking words and wonderful thoughts. Enjoyed your ponderings. |
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Spine Grinder Senior Member
since 2000-10-28
Posts 1127Standing In Silence... |
i'll walk with u ~Ultimately, we are all dead~Proximo |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
I really like the way you ponder!!! Very nice poem... Paul |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Very nice ponderings indeed. Choosing our paths carefully to find the ones in full bloom is one of the gifts of this life. You have shown that in your words. Not only that you penned a poem that just let the thoughts flow without seeming forced and that in turn makes for a really good read. Well done. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The spirits will grasp your will gently... let them lead... they will show you most wondrous things... |
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