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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
"Like Sand" Copyright 2003 by: MARK V SHELDON Like sand through my life's fingers, You sifted to new ground... Like land, mirage still lingers, Though you're not to be found... An hourglass eternal Turned over on its end And our glass -- a journal To toast us and pretend My eyes no longer stinging From lies into them blown Surprise no longer clinging To grains of Truth now known My heart's once fertile soil Now arid, barren land A cart's fruit left to spoil And dry away like sand... "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OMG I've missed you! OK, now to read the poem. Oh Mark, this one made me cry. It is very beautiful, but so very, very sad...I'm emoting all over the keyboard here. But then that's what you hoped for, isn't it? [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (02-20-2003 01:31 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) Oh Mark, this is so very well-done but sad, sweet friend, I hope now your heart has grown into a rainforest filled with endless wonders of love and fancy and eternity is no glimpse but an eye wide open! (smiles) I am so happy you've joined in, yay, you have my proud vote cast for 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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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
A wonderful way to describe your wounded heart....this is how I understood it!!! THIS IS GOOD!!!!!  Bridgette |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
This is a sweet poem that does a good job exploring the many facets of the metaphor of sand. "If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh" |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
A beautiful write, Mark. I enjoyed this. ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful penned! Charisma |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
very very beautiful.. ~~ Connie ~~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderfully visual, Mark ... very much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Another good poem that deserves to be placed in Reflections... “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A most excellent poem sir! Nice to read you again. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, you finally arrived... good thing, too. I was about to send out the hounds! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nice to see you again Mark... as always..enjoyed the offering.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Mark! Long time no read! This poem was well written but it was very desolate and sad. I hope this was just your being creative--and highly so at that!---and not a reflection of your own personal life. It was good to read your work again! ~ Warm hugs and a good morning smile! EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-20-2003 08:31 AM).] |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
The barreness and pain is felt. You painted it well. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Mark!! So good to read you again!! You have been missed.... and yes this does belong in the book! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Hey...where have you been? It's nice to see you around here again |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Hi Mark... This is excellent work Regards, Sudhir |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Enjoyed the cartwheel of images. Good to see you again. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Kacy... thank you so much for the warm welcome back! I poked my head in for a moment and saw that you guys are about to do a new book (!) so I thought I'd "pitch" one of my favorite poems... Glad it was powerful enough to move you -- that's an appreciated honor. Hugs to you, and can I offer you a hanky...? Noah: Thank you for your vote and always uplifting and image-laden words. You are appreciated. Bridgette, thank you for your kind words and understanding -- they are not taken for granted. fractal007: With gratitude I read your comments, but "bittersweet" may have been a better word... Hi Vicky -- thanks for sharing & I'm glad you enjoyed. A right back at you!Charisma: Thank you so much. I love it when beauty and pens meet... Hey there, Connie! Care for a mental mint?  Thank you for your words.A distinct honor, Kit, coming from a master like yourself... Thank you for the read. El_Campeador, I appreciate your acknowledgement and recommendation. My Lady Poet deVine... may I humbly bow in appreciation? Sunshine... thank you for the smile as only your rays can do. As for the hounds... Hi Ron, and likewise! It's great to be in good company in this virtual home, and I always respect your thoughts. Hiya Earth Angel and thank you for your observations... No worries -- all is well now, but this definitely was inspired at the time it was written. A most pleasant evening to you with a hug and a grin. Chanson, such were the colors of the time... Thank you for your time and thoughts. Hey there, Nancy! A big hug to you and a sincere thank you for your vote. I had to take a moment and see what everyone here at "home" was up to and am very happy with the results! Read you soon... hoot_owl_rn, thank you so much for the smile and kind words. I've been following my Muse and Life as they lead me but managed to duck in for a moment or two... Sudhir... another high honor from a master of imagery! Thank you for the smile and kudos. RSWells, again I am humbled, for you are a high master of the craft. Thank you for the read and welcome. -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Mark - how can this one miss. One finger, one click... BC |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Excellent. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Like sand through my life's fingers, You sifted to new ground... Like land, mirage still lingers, Though you're not to be found... An hourglass eternal Turned over on its end And our glass -- a journal To toast us and pretend =============================== rhymes divine poet sir...so good to read you again.!! this was a treat to read aloud. well done poet MS!! "Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky ... |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I love the apparent simplicity of your poem yet descriptive with each line rhyming and each word and each punctuation found in its most proper place. Shows that you put much thought into your writing. Very very nice. -Bob |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi Mark, so good to see you. This would be a perfect addition to the book. Sandra |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I am so use to your 20's or less. This was a joy to read. Nice to see your words again. M |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Where have you been? I put a warrant on your whereabouts quite awhile ago somewhere in discussions. Hope you're back for good? |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
This is so lovely that I have to vote in! ~Every girl has a dream within. |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
hey this is just to add you to my poet list. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This reminds me so much of one that I did once, that I had to check yer box. smile, hope it's not inappropriate to share mine with ya? (it's quick, I promise) "I held a dream in the palm of my hand. I held it too tight. It turned into sand. All I had left was the sand and the sweat that slipped through my fingers-- leaving only regret." so y'see? I can relate. *click* |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Good morning, Bill and thank you for your support. Hi Mysteria -- thank you kindly. A most welcome honor from the moth... thank you Janet -- I thought its rhyme and cadence may cajole you in for a read... Bob: thank you for noticing. Ultimately, everything is very simple, but it's the detalis leading to that simplicity which can often prove to be infinitely complex... Good morning, Sadra! It's great to see your name as well. Hope all is well with you... Hey there, Maureen... just when you think you've got me figured out, eh? I appreciate your welcome.Good day, Raph. I had no idea I was even missed... thanks for the kind words. I've just been "surfing" life, and it brought me back here for a bit, much like Hotel California (in a positive way): "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave"... (not that I'd want to...) aries_luv_ppl: a most appreciative thank you. serenity blaze, thank you for relating and for sharing -- interesting how situations can be different yet the same, no? -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Imagery and concept wonderful. I enjoyed this greatly. Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Yanno, mark, this is what happens when you don't squeeze the "fruit" enough before you make your selection. Now look at ya. If you keep up your ways, you'll turn into a scalawag like Balladeer, and even worse |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Mark, beautiful, though sad.....Book? Yes!! I sure have missed your twenty or less. I was learning from you, friend. Hope you poke your head in more often.....Okay? Glad to hear you're doing okay now...  Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Great poem. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is a wonderful submission, Mark...  |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Hiya Pat... Thanks for the great enjoyment! Smiles to you, LngJhnAg! ...on the other hand, if you squeeze too hard you'll have a mess on your hands as well... Thank you for the levity and appreciation.Good evening to you, Ethel! I'm humbled and happy to hear that I could serve as a teacher of sorts for you with my "20 OR LESS..." series. I'll try not to be a stranger too often but must pay heed to life's requests... Thank you so much for the heart hugs -- I value your compassion and humanity -- don't ever lose that. Munda: Thank you for the .Hi Nan -- thanks for the read and thought -- I'm glad it resonated with you. -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I enjoyed this very much, Mark. *S* |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
Wonderful writing. I enjoyed and would have voted if it had been an 'open book'. Love reading all these great writes. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Always good to see the images you paint and this is no less powerfull for being longer. Sometimes more is more.  Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Very nice but I couldn't find a place to vote. Joyce |
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