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Tightrope |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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Tightrope I walk a symbols tightrope strung Balanced with a spirits poll I have since I was very young Towards a very distant goal The wind has swept me side to side To blow me off this stretch of rope But I have kept a balanced stride And set my mind on naught but hope. The walk has worn me down to seed And I grow weak the pay of toll I weary of the balance need And fear, I will not find my goal My heart is full of agony I cannot rest a moment’s peace And though the night plays fantasy It seems to me but soft caprice I ask how long a symbols rope? And how long is a soul to hope? |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
It seems some imagination was required here as you don't seem that weery to me. Nice write.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C Thank you my friend, I'll mention it to Randy. LOL |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
I ask how long a symbols rope? And how long is a soul to hope? good questions,, enjoyed your write n read,, sir poet |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
QjQ Calling me a poet makes me smile, thank you. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
So tell us now what is the toll of your goal ... what would sate your soul, make you whole? While walking upon a tightrope wire ... one could fall into the fire or be taken higher. So what goal will would take you higher yet ... me thinks you know you'll have no need of nets.   *ww*   |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, Why you and Randy are my net. LOL wwrs  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sy, you do walk a tightrope each day without a net.. and do very well indeed I might add. How you manage to write such wonderful words each and every morn to leave for us to ponder is beyond me...but, keep them coming. ~Morning hugs and tea, Nancy~ |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
very nicely said Sy... I enjoyed as usual.. always a treat to read you my friend. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hiya, how are you doing this morning? Wishing you a great day. Thank you for the lovely poem...sad, but a warm reminder of how we keep going....believing that each new day will bring us understanding and peace to even all those unanswered questions...leaving them go and just being happy to be alive. Your poems are wonderful...thank you for writing and sharing |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, Sy. My wit is not with me today, so a and a is all I have for you...  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"My heart is full of agony I cannot rest a moment’s peace And though the night plays fantasy It seems to me but soft caprice I ask how long a symbols rope? And how long is a soul to hope?" ~ You ask too many questions, my dear ponderer of the Fates!  Banish your heart's agony into the ethers. Enjoy your nightly fantasies, even if they be "but soft caprice". They sure beat the hades out of real live nightmares! lol ~ Terrific poem, T-Man! Loveya, EA |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nancy, When you get my age you have little else to do. LOL Be there for tea. Cpat, Thank you and it's always nice to read your replys. LeeJ You are right and I am happy to be alive. vandana, Thank you my dear. Sunshine, Why this is very witty. LOL Earth Angel, Asking question has been my problem all my life. LOL But I do fantasize pretty well. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A poignant read, Sey. Hope it's only fiction. Core |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Corinne Part truth part fiction. LOL [This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (09-11-2003 12:48 PM).] |
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