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The Yellow brick road |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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Straw Man I was lucky to be endowed with a degree of intelligence Enough to enable me to construct the puzzle that is my life Incorporating the clever twists and turns neccessary to prevent the retracing of paths once taken But now find myself in the center of my self-made maze unable to think my way out Tin Man I was broken, I guess at the factory A product of inferior materials or poor workmanship So, right out of the box and through to this day I've always felt that, although I've been servicable I never quite realized what I was meant for never performed, completely the function of Human I must be missing a part Cowardly Lion Before I aquired my mettle bluffed bravado had always seen me through the uncomfortable situation Allowed me to dare to do those things I've actually done But, whenever it counted or I was counted upon to do that difficult task to walk through that dark wood for the benefit of another I would tuck-tail and turn away |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
The many shades of an extraordinary man. Welcome back Ed, your words were sorely missed. raph [This message has been edited by Aenimal (12-14-2002 02:32 AM).] |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Thanks Raph, Feels good to be here, if only for a short while. Give everyone my best. Gotta go. (toes) Ed |
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Diane Coway Member
since 2002-08-01
Posts 61USA |
Perceptive write. I enjoyed your words of the straw man, tin man, and cowardly lion. As in everyone's life things changes....one thing certain is change. Bravo!! Bonet |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a concept! I love this! |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
Ed sometimes the dark? sheds more light this is mining and you found a diamond shaking head here.......no more electricity for you sheesh |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
So? Are you a GOOD witch? or a BAD WITCH? |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
creative insight at its finest--enjoyed! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Just popped in to say how much I love this! ~Hugs~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at Karen's reply. Why must you be either? You are not limited except by your own fence. Have you tried fleece polartec socks? They are warm and wash/dry easily. Don't wear cotton. Wear fleece, or wool if you aren't allergic. Trust me on this one, I've made nearly every mistake in the book learning how to survive Alaska winters, it took several years to figure it out! OK, enough for now. You need to keep moving if you're not dressed correctly. SHEESH! Didn't your mommy teach you how to dress? (Mine didn't either.)  |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hey Ed...good to see you. Those old toes get the coldest, don't they....and the nose..... If I can keep my toes and nose warm, I'm okay. I liked this poem, as I always do with your work... Try to stay warm, Ed. You've got all our hugs.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
wranx A clever write, enjoyed. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well now! Isn't this a clever write!--then again, everything of your's that I have ever read shows that you have been "endowed with a certain degree of intelligence"!!! ~ Have been missing your winsome wisdom as of late. Keeping busy and out of trouble?!? ~ warm hugs Linda |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
we have all been one of these some of the time many of us ,including me ,have been one or the other most of the time I like the tin man best he and I have a fellow feeling arthur |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Good trio, Wranx. From what I've read, you've got a brain, heart and courage. Cor [This message has been edited by Corinne (12-14-2002 11:37 AM).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Oh, my, this is a WOW! We surely all have a bit of each character in us, at times. I've never seen this trio in such a way before. It's a fascinating thought. Not to mention, this poem is marvelously well constructed. Thoroughly enjoyed the read! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
The Wizard I've been ignored Behind my curtain By my own doing I've led others To believe in Themselves When they had No one else But each other Yet at the end Of the road My balloon Doesn't pop... It simply drifts away... (Thanks for the inspire, Ed -- I greatly enjoy your writing voice and p.o.v.'s... -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
But now find myself in the center of my self-made maze unable to think my way out I read this poem this morning before work but didn't have time to respond. I really like how you've done this. Very new way of looking at a classic theme. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yeah..I see the few days without electricity gave you plenty of time to think... very nicely done my friend... a different twist on classic characters that in all of us.... enjoyed |
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A Tone of Voice Member
since 2001-07-18
Posts 287 |
how clever you are I really enjoyed this, I always appreciate something a little different......*S*~! ~Atov ~I envy those who have perfected the art of being~ |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Very clever write...you have a way of drawing us in...Well done.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
yes,ed, good spin on my favorite classic....... trying to find your way out of oz, so much in this move, watched as a kid, saw as an adult, so many holes, and qu4estions. like why would dorothy want to return, once whe knew she herself held the key, to fly, why return to this confining bibble belt? then again, what do i know? michele |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
A clever, powerful write in regards to the many facets of a man in dark interlude. The theme of the Wizard of Oz has long been one of my favourites to read and write about and this is perhaps one of the best I've seen. It's a keeper! Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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