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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2002-11-19 07:42 PM

A falling star....
racing toward an invisible layer
of Earth’s blanket....

If only this small meteor could think.
Would it come to earth on wings,
perhaps a parachute....

Or,
would it go for the gusto of the gasps
heard from below, as the eyes of children
sparkle with the treasures
of a universe?

Imagine,
being that small bit of rock, part of a
comet’s tail, no longer riding the train
as it’s mother ship soars on into
the cosmos.

Would one want to leave,
being tugged gently toward a
fiery death?

Faster than a speeding bullet with only
the power imposed by invisible fingers
pulling steadily downward...
Feeling the heat, the eventual flame...

Then.....
the silence, darkness overwhelming all else
as the beauty of a billion years is gone
in the blink of an eye.

Leaving behind a legacy of memories
that children might once smile, once
remember a moment...

For a lifetime....

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

1 posted 2002-11-19 07:49 PM

Hmmm....Fascinating Barry.

Hugs, Marti

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

2 posted 2002-11-19 07:54 PM

but...if the laws of physics are correct, matter is never destroyed, only convertedinto another form...and the form of a memory ( while not in the realm of physics)
is a great one to be transformed into...

Martie

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California

3 posted 2002-11-19 07:57 PM

Barry

My husband went out last night in the early hours of the morning to watch the sky with his blankey. As he watched, he remembered his boyhood with his grandmother in another back yard looking at the stars...some shooting.

Your poem touched the child's wonder at the universe, and gave an interesting view. Much enjoyed!

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

4 posted 2002-11-19 07:59 PM

This is great. I'll never view a falling star again without remembering this poem. Maybe they are simply little gifts from God, He knowing the renewed excitement and thrill everytime we see one. I'm not going to comment on the fact you just about gave one a mind....I will keep it simple, and enjoy initial reaction, ~seeing it~ in the words of this poem.

Thanks for this, makes me grin.

Warm Regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-11-19 09:44 PM

(sigh) Oh Barry, this is wonderful, sweet friend, you bring the light of a child alive with your beautiful starlit words! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is a treasure, 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

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2002-11-19 10:01 PM

Barry, every time I read your poetry, I am
simply amazed. You can write on any subject
with such knowledge and feeling. You also make
the readers feel that we are right there
watching whatever you're speaking up. It takes
a lot of talent, friend, to be able to accomplish
this. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

7 posted 2002-11-19 11:35 PM

A lovely way of looking at it, Barry... and a beautiful poem

~ loving rodent hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

8 posted 2002-11-20 04:05 AM

yeah...yep!

Eliza
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since 2002-11-18

Posts 58

9 posted 2002-11-20 12:00 PM

I saw the morning star
this early early dawn
I am so glad it still hangs there
for all to see...

Corinne
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since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

10 posted 2002-11-20 12:35 PM

There is a sensual undertone to this, Magnus, don't know if it was intentional or not!

An inspirational write, too. Yes, we should live like our flame is about to burn out.
How exciting that would be.

Corinne

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

11 posted 2002-11-20 01:48 PM

Now, look what you've done! I will be thinking of you for the rest of my life--every time I see a shooting star! This could ruin my love life!

I can picture it now...the stage is set for a romantic evening and I'm in his arms --we gaze into the star-studded black heavens and a brilliant light streaks the midnight skies---and my lover asks: "What are you thinking of this very second?"---and I, being ever so truthful, turn to him and say, "Barry"......

See what I mean?!? tehe

I loved this poem and I saved it!

EA

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