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Kit McCallum

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0 posted 2002-09-09 10:27 PM

Lessons Lost

Can you see beyond tomorrow,
Past your selfishness and pain?
Have you no remorse or sorrow
For the ones you've hurt, through gain?

Do you not see peril looming
Through your egocentric lies?
Is your focus so consuming,
That you cannot hear their cries?

Are the small rewards you garner
Worth their sacrifice and grief?
Did you know your actions linger
In their hearts without relief?

All the words that you have spoken,
All the chaos you have shared,
All the hearts that lie here broken,
Could, in theory, have been spared.

Had you thought beyond your vision,
Past the fix of your desire;
Weighed the cost of your decision …
All would not be dark and dire.

Yet, it matters not in hindsight,
For the past cannot be paused;
No amount of thought and insight,
Can repair the ache you've caused.

Lessons lost and chances taken,
Through your quest and countless sins;
Innocents have been forsaken,
Damaged by your thoughtless whims.

Ripples from your careless action,
Filter out beyond your hell …
Tell me … where's the satisfaction
In the heights from which you fell?

/Kit McCallum

the_loner_23
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1 posted 2002-09-09 10:28 PM

This is good

Cold hands means a warm heart

Mistletoe Angel

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2 posted 2002-09-09 10:38 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Kit, this is so heartaching, sadly so many never learn from their lessons and sins and innocence is lost forever in their hearts and much of it is all based on what one of their loved ones says that should never have been said! (sad sigh) I wish for them all to break through and find that one special something in their hearts to believe and try and ignite the spark of innocence, sweet friend, this is a sad but wonderful poem, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kit, 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 (09-09-2002 10:40 PM).]

Lisann
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3 posted 2002-09-09 10:47 PM

boy do i relate to this one....but....if i was able to break free of it and "succeed" than it is possible. As long as we have or should i say.....as long as we learn to allow love to enter our lives....it is possible to overcome even the most horrendous of childhoods. Trust me.

Martie

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4 posted 2002-09-09 10:49 PM

Kit

A timely wright..and it can apply to many things. You are such a talented poet, and it is always worthwhile for me to read the lessons in your words.

Madame Chipmunk
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5 posted 2002-09-09 10:52 PM

Yet, it matters not in hindsight,
For the past cannot be paused;

I wish the past and the present could be paused for times which we enjoy... Wouldn't it be nice?

I really enjoyed this piece, Kit...it was so full of meaning

~ hugs for an excellent writer

Lyra

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Auguste

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By the sea

6 posted 2002-09-09 10:53 PM

OUCH!!! Talk about telling it like it is! Nice work, Kit. Glad it's not directed at me. LOL! *hugs* my friend

skyshine

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7 posted 2002-09-09 11:42 PM

Oh wow, this is so true. Why do people only see what happens in the near future and not the distant future? It's very painful to see someone fall when there's no one there to catch them. Very painful Kit, and so powerful. Well done.

--Beth

Howl at the stars, whisper when you're sleeping, I'll be there to hold you, I'll be there to stop the chills and all the weeping.

Aimster
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8 posted 2002-09-10 02:21 AM

kit,

as always such a pleasure to read your
words...this is just truly beautiful,
powerful and an intense message. i thought
of sept 11th when i read this though
i know it applies towards many people in
many situations...nonethless wonderful
work as always from you.

take care
god bless
amy

"if irish eyes are smiling...they are probably up to something" :)

geenabee
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9 posted 2002-09-10 02:24 AM

One word
AMEN

don't we all sometimes feel that we have hurt people to gain stuff.
i too wish we could see the effects of our actions before they occur
sometimes one word can crush
one sentence kill
and who knows what we'll say next
nice ta read ya, kit
newmemberGeenabee

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The One

10 posted 2002-09-10 02:27 AM

i felt the pain
ive committed many sins
a slave to him
as one of his kin
i am corrupt.

unfortuantilly sometimes youre concience just doesnt come into play, youre demon within drowns out his crys, i really enjoyed this peice

The man of few words...

TriXter
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11 posted 2002-09-10 02:27 AM

sorry accadently pressed submit twice :P

[This message has been edited by TriXter (09-10-2002 02:28 AM).]

Paul Wilson

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12 posted 2002-09-10 02:43 AM

Kit...Your words of hurt & wisdom shine through here. It really makes one think...Paul
I know this poem can be applied to many different circumstances, but I read it like it's about the blood sucking people of the world that take advantage of un-aware and innocent kind hearted people, such as the elderly and our innocent children.

JamesMichael
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13 posted 2002-09-10 05:33 AM

Nice expression...James

Earth Angel
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14 posted 2002-09-10 11:17 AM

Oh, my gawd--- you just opened up an old wound of mine!---Oh, well!--just as well!

I think it was still festering a little bit! Thanx! Now I feel better!

Take Care,

Earth Angel

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Deep in the heart

15 posted 2002-09-10 11:30 AM

No, the past cannot be changed and those who were hurtful do dall a long way down, don't they?
Interesting write

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Seymour Tabin
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16 posted 2002-09-10 11:55 AM

Kit,
You have written another epopee.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

17 posted 2002-09-10 12:01 PM

Thank you Kit...

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18 posted 2002-09-10 05:38 PM

enjoyed

hoot_owl_rn
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19 posted 2002-09-10 08:24 PM

Such a master of rhythmn and rhyme you are my friend

Excellent and so true

Magnus

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20 posted 2002-09-10 08:33 PM

Kit, these are true and humbling words of
raw humanity.... You have said well what
many think each day...when they wonder...
and wonder...and wait in agony...

Nightshade

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just out of reach

21 posted 2002-09-10 09:04 PM

Lessons lost and chances taken,
Through your quest and countless sins;
Innocents have been forsaken,
Damaged by your thoughtless whims.

Kit - man, this is good!!! Enjoyed. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

WhiteRose
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22 posted 2002-09-10 09:51 PM

All the words that you have spoken,
All the chaos you have shared,
All the hearts that lie here broken,
Could, in theory, have been spared.

Nodding head in agreement. Very well said!

Balladeer

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23 posted 2002-09-10 10:17 PM

Geesh! You told me you were working on a poem I inspired....sure hope it's not this one!!

Brilliantly told, Kit, with a lot of insight and knowledge of humanity

Kit McCallum

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24 posted 2002-09-12 06:17 AM

Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments everyone, and lol @ Michael ... no, this is not the one that you inspired - that's only half done, I'm working on it though.

This piece was actually a reflection on someone I care about very much, but their constant and careless actions continue to have a negative impact on so many others I love dearly. Just a some venting, I guess ... wishing I could wake them up and make them see what they are doing to those around them.

I'm sorry I'm not able to thank everyone individually this time, but I truly appreciate all your comments. Thank you everyone.

With much appreciation to all,
/Kit

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Between a laugh and a tear...

25 posted 2002-09-12 08:59 AM

Very good, very powerful write, it makes one stop and think for a while!

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Canada eh.

26 posted 2002-09-12 09:08 AM

I don't know how this wonderful write slipped by me..
I appreciate this one Kit.
~Thanks and hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

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The Shores of Alone

27 posted 2002-09-12 07:23 PM

Beautiful, and powerful thoughts.
Sandra

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28 posted 2002-09-17 01:40 PM

This packs so many truths it's almost painful to read... and can be appreciated on so many levels... from the very personal to a look at the world around us. *S* That's what I call a wonderful write! LOL

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