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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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Extensions Beneath the summer pain is ignorance, a gain of innocence remaining for the next extension, nature's way of inviting the longing, her err in experience keeping me faithful to myself. Sometimes I let myself out even though I don't seem to bat too well. I take that precious swing and strike one for truth, changing my stance to acceptance, waiting for that next pitch in tone to come my way. I am not sure if I am really a righty or a lefty so, I am sometimes standing too close to the middle and get hit by the pitch, safe from a strike out but only getting to first base. Short legs don't get me far, wishing for extensions to stretch out time needed to improve my form, to advance my will and broaden my skill so that my body could express what my words cannot. I've run the bases but it has been a long time since reaching home, a faded feeling, of footprints left behind, like the moon phasing in and out always wanting it full but the cloud catching the view first, blocking mine. I am just a contraction, not even words enough to extend and reach anymore, no phrases except those old tired cliches telling me "three strikes and you're out." "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." |
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bslicker 
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
I don't think you can ever strike (opps..strick)out M but a very good write feelings to baseball. Keep going though don't stop at first.. bernie  A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. Bernie Slicker [This message has been edited by bslicker (08-29-2003 10:03 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
hey Bernie, I think you meant strike? I woke up this morning thinking of hair extensions...must have been from having the tv on all night and listening to those on the MTV awards talking about adding length to their hair... I always wondered where my ideas came from  Thank you and have a wonderful weekend at the beach. We are due for possible rain and I am due at the Renaissance Faire...me and the Lady Ollyne. But I get to check in every now and then. Catch you on the "then" M |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
Short legs don't get me far, wishing for extensions to stretch out time needed to improve my form, to advance my will and broaden my skill so that my body could express what my words cannot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ yeah, that's what I meant... :-) Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I am just a contraction, not even words enough to extend and reach anymore, no phrases except those old tired cliches telling me "three strikes and you're out." sometimes it seems that way.... but I don't think you have seen the last time at bat... introspective evaluations to a metaphor.. nicely done M |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Maureen, One of your best, enjoyed the read.  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Sometimes I let myself out even though I don't seem to bat too well. I take that precious swing and strike one for truth, changing my stance to acceptance, waiting for that next pitch in tone to come my way. how powerfully lovely is your heart, thoughts expressiveness...this was magnificent. |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
My friend you could never strike out.For it is within the true beauty of your heart and soul that you shine through.It is the essence of a spirited player that brings you to the top everytime.I'll have a new outlook when I play softball on Sunday Crystal |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
Well, imo, that was probably the only good reason to watch an MTV Award show...to arouse your muse, that is. This was well written, fresh and original and most enjoyable to read. I believe it to be, and I hope it is, just a mere "capsule" of time and feeling. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"I am just a contraction, not even words enough to extend and reach anymore, no phrases except those old tired cliches telling me "three strikes and you're out." A contraction...I love the idea of that...not quite the whole word...the whole person....oh so many ways to go with that... I loved it. Susan |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
M, I don't bat well or hit home much either.... what's that they say?...play for the fun, not for the win...*shrugging shoulders* |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
nakdthoughts - never will you strike out my dear. I like the way your writing has become stronger... BC |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
KristieSue thanks M Ron, yes I was a metaphor today, but I think my bat is retired. thank you.Sy, I am glad you enjoyed it.Thank you LeeJ, thank you for such nice words. I do appreciate you and your writings. hugs M Crystal, I have struck out twice now..truly and I amnot about to try for the 3rd and be disappointed in life...I will adjust to it being the way it is...enjoy your softball game and I hope you won. M Opeth, there are many things that can arouse my muse.. thank you..yes just temporary I hope.hugss M Susan...many meanings with those few words. Glad you gave them a thought thank you. Dixie, well maybe I should play for the fun..but winning is always more fun than losing, don't you think? hugsss M Bill..and I enjoy your friendship, always there when I need someone. Thank you for that. M |
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