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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space 
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I remember the feel of hands against the bark in determined climb through the green to meet the blue And the dream that if I'd stretched out just far enough I could touch the clouds My mother would scold me out of the tree and into the house before I ever could These days it's cynicism that keeps me from reaching them or worse from even trying g'nite folks [This message has been edited by Aenimal (05-07-2003 12:08 AM).] |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Ouch! The cynic's revenge, to leave the last verse for the reader to make up! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
It really is up to us.... Never give up Raph, and never say die. I wish you a lifetime of peaceful dreams.. smile damnit!  hugs~ |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
all I can say is that I know how you feel too much sometimes is creepy but sometimes I think to slef slef . . . find another tree amazing write Raph truly - I know xxoo |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
My motto...if you can't climb it...find a chain saw and make lumber out of it.. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Then, burn it all winter to warm the shack...hehe Liked this one...yes |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
If you give me a slight heave up, I will sit on that branch over there, the one that would hold two, just to sit, and look up, and perhaps, to talk if you want to. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
The trees know us even when we are distracted. When we appreciate them for their beauty they feel acknowledged; when we utilize them as a resource, we add value to their existence. Thanks for sharing. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
The trees know us even when we are distracted. When we appreciate them for their beauty they feel acknowledged; when we utilize them as a resource, we add value to their existence. Thanks for sharing. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Smiles at your talent. You, will though, you must know that....said quietly. Warm heart hugs to you, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this touched me...I had a tree and a mom like that |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Oak... A warm, strong wood. Meant to be climbed, proud to be standing, secure in it's shape. How much you become the finest of trees my friend. TD |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
And the dream that if I'd stretched out just far enough I could touch the clouds Raph, my friend, if we'll just stretch a little bit farther, we will reach the clouds one day. But, if for some reason, we are delayed, we will at least have the satisfaction that no-one kept us from trying!!!! Right? Heart hugs to you, dear friend  Ethel |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks for reading Ed Blues I'm trying what can I say Sue I have a bum knee hard to climb.. Cpat this I like Ed this I like better Elan thanks for the offer very sweet icebox how druidic, they had reverance for the trees as do i Pat thanks you're too sweet Thanks Dixie I always thought you were touched ..kidding TD very kind words Ethel thanks no one except ourselves i know i know..hugs |
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davidmerriman Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 123Dallas, TX |
i like it, actually. good work. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Aenimal~ You touched a remember deep inside me~ Mine was the Camphor tree ... still branches where I left it as a child. I go there from time to time to capture fading feelings~ Greatly enjoyed this~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
. . .I forgot ok well then instead of climbing - you can reach . . . (btw Im at school - so no excuses . . . ) [This message has been edited by littlewing (05-07-2003 08:20 PM).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
An excellent write. You prove time and time again that you can write about any subject...AND? you prove yet again that less is more in your writing. In my case in relation to the poem, it was my father, not my mother. I'm keeping this~ Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Glad you did david Thanks Marge glad to be of service ..grin Thanks Sue have fun Melissa believe me it was my father, i just used my mom for this because she was always worried i'd fall out of the tree and because she'd have to basically drag me inside when i was out playing. My dad would rather I didn't play at all |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
What a way to present the subject... I like your words... regards, sudhir |
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dreambuilder Member
since 2003-03-23
Posts 319caddyshack |
I think the real subject has been overlooked the tree is just a tool - to accomplish your dream you need to find one thing or one dream even if its a small one to start with & go for it - screw the masses & their negative scrutiny - chase your dreams - you are the architect - Build Your Dreams - to YOUR design ...Oh & you dont need anyone's permission but your own - so give it to yourself - you deserve it my friend |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Sudhir thanks very much i appreciate that dream thanks, i know i know, it's just everything's frozen..atrophied |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The Oak ... la quercia, è un simbolo di forza. Your poem is beautiful and I think the memory came up because the Oak is calling you ...not wanting you to forget how beautiful it is to reach out high to the sky .... vai abbraccia il tronco. Abbracci Margherita  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Smiling at this one. I was the best climber in the neighborhood as a child. Never did quite reach the stars or the clouds, but refuse to give up, as I believe I'm very close. Enjoyed this one. Wanna go climbing some day? |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Margherita you always say the most beautiful things such a beautiful soul Abbraci Kacy someday I need to get in shape first i can barely tackle the stairs grin |
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