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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA 
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In a stupor I ask myself; Is there a purpose? I'm not really sure. Looking at the world, from within a daze. Is there a reason? I don't really think so. Confused and leary, hurt too much, and misled too often. Not sure I care. Striving for too much, grasping once too often; Desired beyond my means. Ended up with nothing. Any hope for better, is shrouded in reality, as the world settles in. Stranding me in apathy. Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write JP!  ~Hugs and a vote~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Well done.  |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
Jaded and toughened by the lessons of life! It can all be overwhelmingly, frustratingly, achingly confusing to say the least. You hit the nail on that concept my friend. And anyone that professes a passion for Star Trek is alright in my book! Voting. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Life can do that to us at times--but if we stay in an apathetic state for long, it becomes increasingly harder to get our momentum going again--we lose more ground in the grand scheme of things. It becomes more difficult to be pro-active and grab hold of the helm of our ship. We sail aimlessly on the sea of life..... Oh, my! I certainly am rambling on, aren't I!--That just goes-to-showya, you wrote a good poem that provoked thought! Love & Light, EA |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh hope things get better. Poem is vote worthy. Joyce |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
It's almost as if you wrote this from inside of MY head. (Y'better get out of there, you, 'tain't safe! ) But I am a fan of dark poetry, and I am a fan of JP--so yepppers---I vote. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
hey, large ego guy, here i come been there, felt that...and i don't care what experts say, sometimes it's so good to drown in self-pity..  |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
But this is for big and small egos alike...I have been tinged by apathic moments...the why make the extra effort when others have milked me..but I had let some and for others I did not have the courage to say 'stop'...good one for you, I understand much of what you're saying  |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
An excellent piece - my vote is happily cast. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah JP, we'd never leave you stranded... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hmm... I'm TRYING to equate you to apathy... Having trouble with that - but no problem voting... |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
You don't view me as the apathetic type Nan?  Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh JP, I too feel if we stay too long in a state of apathy, we only have more regrets in the coming times and we must believe in something as that can tear away the blankness! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is very honest, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet JP, 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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
JP,I have to admit...I am very curious as to what inspired you to write this.Funny,a friend of mine last night conveyed his distrust of a fellow who approached a group of us on the street.At the end of telling us about an ordeal he just had with the police where he was erroneously arrested,this fellow walked away nearly sobbing.My heart went out to this guy and I felt so prompted to do something,say something,but felt helpless.This certain friend of mine had nothing to say but myriad negative comments. Believe me,I have been used,abused,and have had things happen to me that you would find hard to believe,but I have never lost my faith in people and I have never gotten to the point of apathy.Honestly,I am not criticizing you nor am I invalidating your feelings,I just am intensely interested in the reasons behind your writing.I just believe that bitterness can lead to sociopathic behavior and bring very little fulfillment into a life.No offense to you... just concern and a hope that you find a better road. Peace On Earth,Geoffrey (StreetHeart) If a man has not discovered something he is willing to die for,his life is not worth living. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Any hope for better, is shrouded in reality, as the world settles in. Stranding me in apathy. Boy do I know this feeling. I am surprised I missed ths one. *s M |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Now voting. I think that you've captured here in your poem this emotion or lack of very very well. Good job. -Bob |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
JP this is sooo sad....Very nice write!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Back to vote.... Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I've had similar moments...thank God they didn't stick around too long! Very well expressed, JP! |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
I cannot be apathetic about your poem... Call me an idealist.... but I have seen too many good people with noble intenions be affected by the world's lack of acceptance of them. It is a sad state of affairs that leads you to write these words... but just the same... well done! Never loose your light to the mighty winds of indifference. Sherry Cherish the good memories of the past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. But above all... be kind to yourself today. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you for writing me |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Thanks for the votes and the comments y'all. For those of you concerned for my mental well-being... be assured that this work - as all of mine - was just a moment in time, captured in words as the mood hit me, not a reflection of my state of being in general. Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump..... "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
BUMP! |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
interesting thoughts? |
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