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Wasted Words |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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People often told me- There are those who need the words, You write when you are thinking, Your writings must be heard... But they were wrong, I'm thinking For something vibrant went... After I had published, That same poetry in print. For poetry, like heartbeats, Counts only in the now. One can't live on yesterdays, At least I don't know how. Like life, it loses freshness. And I fear becomes blase`, For here and now are all we have, The same with what we say. So I will write, the crumple, The things I've written down, And like the things of yeasterday, Then toss them to the ground. The only thing worth reading- Is what is on our minds, The searcher keeps on seeking, And the seeker never finds. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Awesome poem. I loved it. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Bravo !! Very well written. Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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J. K. Mitchell Member
since 2002-01-12
Posts 311GA |
Very much enjoyed. "Cuidado con mi corazon."--R. Martin |
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Laqe Member
since 2003-06-15
Posts 72Michigan, US |
I'm not sure I took this poem the "right" way, but the way I read it, I disagree. I think that poetry and writing are forever... They are always being read anew and it doesn't matter when they were written. I don't believe that poetry fades. But I did enjoy your poem, it was very well-written. I simply disagree with its point. But very nice job! .Echo. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
John, your words have staying power... each person who reads them experiences the thoughts and idea that you did...just at a different time and place...that in no way negates their impact...keep writing and sharing with us.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I also have to disagree with the point of this poem. I believe that each person who reads a poem takes away something from that piece. A new insight or a thought that it provoked. That is timeless my friend. Marilyn. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well done... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I enjoyed you Piece A lot ARCTIC WIND |
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