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"SCALED"
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"SCALED" |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
"SCALED" Copyright 2002 by:MARK V SHELDON Molted from your life A second skin outgrown Shed through twists and turns Left behind with the dirt And fragrant thorns A hollow tunnel to the past Where forked roads and tongues Sequester slivered slithers of Sense less self "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I shed this same skin years ago....finding that beneath it lied a softer covering, yet very durable... Nicely done Mark...good message.. |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
i shed daily... great theme mark. it's our struggle for identity that leaves us all unknown |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Here it is, my friend, Another layer peeled ~ And so we go... One step closer to the truth. ~Hugs~ ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Where forked roads and tongues Sequester slivered slithers of Sense less self seems we pass these places every day... great write my friend... truly enjoyed |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Love the metaphor. We've all shed skin and have many more before we're done. Cycle of life. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
I enjoy the entire poem, but I especially like the last line: "Sense less self" Warm regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
And if we are like the lovely serpents, we come out of that old skin shinier and more beautiful than ever. ... and they sent him home happy ... one hundred percent. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Barry, nice interpretation though shedding can also be from having been burnt... Ethan: Make sure you still retain the core of you though... Thanks for the read. Nancy: Onward, my Lady... Ron, indeed we do. Thank you for the kind words and understanding. Raph, yes... the unicycle of life which rides on in solo. Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed, Pat -- thank you. The Lonely Stranger: Yesssssss... the "lovely" ssssssserpentsssssss... And sometimes, we're they're skin, cast away... Thanks for the stop-by. -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Elimeno P Junior Member
since 2002-12-06
Posts 17The only place I want to be! |
I think this is grand...truly grand. I'm new here but this one has already found a special place...somewhere. Maybe I'll make a list now and put this one on it first! I adore the comparison of a molten skin to past junk...LOVE this! Excellent! EP |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Loved this metaphor! Slither and slide through life I glide shedding old ways, smoothing my path, welcoming new twists in the road. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Truth is but a whisper coming from the crystal core, and we must keep chiseling at each layer until we behold the grand luster in the center where the light is grand! (big huggssssssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Mark, 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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well crafted piece, enjoyed the metaphors chosen, and the flow of the piece. Season's Greetings from Canada eh! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-07-2002 05:01 PM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
shedding skin seems to be an occupational hazard for both lovers and liars and it seems you have incorporated both. Kudos to you. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Elimeno P, you are too kind... I am flattered and moved that this piece resonated with you and would make you want to top your list with it... Thank you for sharing. Kacy: I prefer to walk...  Vandana: I love your .Noah: Sometimes. Other times it's a Depeche Mode concert with your ear scraping the grill of the front row speaker... Mysteria -- how've you been? Glad to read from you again! Kethry: It is... no matter where one occupies themselves... Thank you for the kudos -- much better than kudies...  -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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