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Food of thought
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Food of thought |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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There’s much that I survive on, but mainly food of thought Or else my world would empty with an outcome measured naught My love and inner passion, my torments and each mood Revives my very essence and expires time to brood Thoughts on every issue, feelings weak or strong Giving guidance of unknown to places they belong Fed by other voices; by the day and each event A proliferate of excess, of which is never spent Fed by passion’s guidance, by the joy of thought that speaks Fulfilling inner wanting and the craving that it seeks To let us share the harvest that our food of thought does reap In word of conversation and in sanity to keep |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
We are here for good reason, in spirit and in thought. Wonderfully expressed Rick, and such an uplifting poem to read this morning. Thanks~ |
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Darcy New Member
since 2003-05-18
Posts 7 |
Particularly liked the rhythm of your piece Rick, it read very nicely. I enjoy poems that rhyme and your choice of words never looked forced, as some do to the expense of the sentiments expressed. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just what I needed to start the day! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Well said, and well conceived... Glad to see that you gave nearly equal weight to thought and emotion -- not doing so is a mistake I made for most of my life, to my detriment as a person and as a writer. Meeting and reading the folks here at Passions is what made the difference, I freely admit. Before that I was literally more likely to write about cement than love. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
BluesSerenage, thank you so much for this response, very much appreciated. Darcy, to you, thank you, your reply is heart felt and also very much appreciated. Dixie, lovely to see you here again, I hope no headache thismorning; thanks for the reply, always nice to have, take care. Ratleader, thanks for this comment, this is an amazing place where we all find something that empowers us, I am glad that your cement has turned to love, I write from the heart, just glad it worked out here. To you all, again thank you, much appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Introspection is indeed a wondrously enlightening pastime... Nicely said, Rick...  |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Rick: amazing insight you have here to combine heart and soul which feeds the mind and makes a better man this is lovely xxoo |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Nan, nice to see you here replying, thank you for your comment. littlewing, this comment is much appreciated and heart felt, thank you. Thank you both. Sincerely Rick |
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Lynda Member
since 2003-04-26
Posts 52Vic, Australia |
Hi Rick Found this more difficult to read than your usual....the flow?? was different. This isn't a bad thing...far from it....just felt "different" Respectfully yours Lynda |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Well, whose inner self were you examining here? LOL Sounds to me like you got inside my soul and empty its contents on your page. On a serious note: So many think thought...I mean real contemplation is frivolous. I don't understand why someone would hold emotions and thoughts in bondage. I certainly glad you don't! The we would not be the recipient of lovely verses to ponder. -Patricia |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Lynda, this poem was not one that I chose to write, it was the topic of my writers group. The topic was food, so "Food for thought" was born, maybe a little forced and rushed, I much rather words from the heart. Thanks for your reply Lynda, much appreciated as always, ""don't be a stranger"". Patricia, thank you for this, to write our thoughts on paper is such a relief and outlet, other people take different avenues I guess, but this is mine and I feel yours as well, great to see you here again, your comments were heart felt and appreciated. To you both, again thank you very much. Sincerely Rick |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Rick So often when I read your words it's like you're reading my mind. I am always inspired by the words you weave through your talented pen. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Once again dear Sue, thank you; our minds are all so full of thought, our challenge is to translate it and share it with poeple like yourself, may I please inspire you for a long time to come. Take care. Sincerely Rick |
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