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The Scale of Truth
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The Scale of Truth |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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The Scale of Truth I weigh each word upon a scale. For in each word there is a tale. A tale of understanding hence It changes with each sounds dispense. What means to me does not to you Each ledger is of different hue. And therefore it is hard to speak And even harder when we seek If what I say to you falls short And often brings about retort. Keep in mind each word appease Outside of you may not so please And though we speak a common wish It often seems to cause anguish. And this is what so ebbs the tide Although we do not seek to hide So weigh each word upon a scale For in each word there hangs a tail. [This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (12-12-2002 08:52 AM).] |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
"So weigh each word upon a scale For in each word there is a tail." There certainly is, Mr. Seymour. Most of the time, the complete meaning of one's words is never revealed........ "Love makes the world go around" |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
hey Sy... question for you... you mean tail or tale? I'm reading this seeing letters running around with a tail hanging out... could be because I just read Barry's rat story and am still grinning... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
garysgirl Thank you for the read and nice comment. Cpat, And thereby hangs the tail. It's funnier that way but thanks, I changed it. LOL |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Sy, Lots of wisdom here. Especially the ledger. I do believe we can each only speak our truths, and unless our message is addressed personally to a specific someone, ~named~, then it has to be "buyer beware"....for other's thoughts, in poetic form, may hurt me, I swearing I am the target, when indeed I am only one among many, for the message may be an affirmation for someone else. Love the title, for the scale of truth holds a weight of heartache and affirmation. Thank you for this, it made me think.  I love that about you!Warm regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Pat Enjoyed your answer, have a great holiday. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Each day your rhymes tip the scale ... your verses speak to us with out fail. You are a poet of distinction and exception ... you and your dragon muse have my mothy affections.  *ww*    |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, Well if that doesn't get Randies double saddle out nothing will. WWRS  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, Mr. T.! Your words aren't shot from the hip No heated words rip from your lip Your kind, wise words like honey drip This nectar sweet I love to sip. EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-12-2002 09:54 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel You live up to your name. Thank you |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Now, I know. I really know. I know you did not make a show. Nor did you wrap, nor did bow but Yes, I know, I really know. Somehow here in what you said lingers more around my head perhaps the day, perhaps the verse perhaps in the lulled rehearse but what you've said hits straight to home so I'm keeping this for my very own...  Thank you Sy. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine, To have the sun keep my poem is out of this world. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Now you tell me! Geez, and my friends call me "Mouth". Who knew I had to weigh my words!! Just teasing Sy. This poem is loaded with wisdom and a good reminder to speak softly. Hugs, Mrti |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
This tells a true tale ....and both tails could actually work here. Meaning each word has something attached and you may or may not pull down the same meaning. A most excellent tail of tales. ~Salty; |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mrti, Speak softly but carry a big stick. LOL Salty You are the only one to catch the two tales. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Wow! Oh Seymour, I agree with all my heart, there are so many hypocrites in the world who take the wrong word and make up the measurements when weighing them but only later does the truth come out and the verdict is made! (sigh) We must be careful how we choose our words, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Seymour, 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 (12-13-2002 09:38 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Noah, Knew you would understand, thank you. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
You are a truly a master of rhyme and wit. Thank you |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
"Truth... from a certain point of view..." (to quote an old "master"... )-MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Sy, Mis-interpretation, excellent theme, the bane of many a poet, " how dost the lowly pen decry that all might see with naked eye?" Doc |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well, not much more I can say underneath all these other guys, but did want to let you know i dropped in [This message has been edited by passing shadows (12-14-2002 03:04 AM).] |
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Diane Coway Member
since 2002-08-01
Posts 61USA |
Very well written on the truth of of the power words carry when spoken without thinking. Thanks, for your wisdom. Hugs, Coway |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Aenimal Flattery will get you everywhere. LOL Doc, Exactly. Thank you MARK, Everything is from a point of view. Thank you. passing shadows, Thanks that's all that counts. Diane, Thank you so much for the read and reply. |
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