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A Time for Thought
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A Time for Thought |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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A Time for Thought Three entities were perched on high, Beyond the mortal’s watchful eye, She knew not that her thoughts were read, While quietly, she lay in bed. “I wonder,” said the first of three, “What pondering she’ll do of me, Though long forgotten, come what may, I still remain her Yesterday.” “I feel,” said specter, number two, “That she may prize me more than you, For after all, she cannot stray, I’m present now ... I am Today.” “I think,” the last of three declared, “You’ll find no thoughts of me are spared, She seeks me out as life unfolds, To dream of what Tomorrow holds.” The entities conversed in turn, Each one convinced of views they’d earn, Then settled in to hear her thoughts, This humble mortal’s “why’s” and “not’s”. They listened as she pondered there, Her thoughts a’drift and unaware, Meandering from now till then, Her sight ahead, then back again. She did not shy from Yesterday, It taught her how to cope Today, And while her thoughts were clear and true, Tomorrow’s dreams came into view. Content within her mind at last, She fell to sleep, her struggle passed; She left behind, the spirits three, Who’d watched her so attentively. “I feel,” said humble Yesterday, “Her memories were strong, Today, I’m proud to know she gave me thought, And learned the lessons I have taught.” “It’s true,” Today agreed in kind, “Without your past, she would be blind To all the beauty that I lay Before her each and every day.” “I found,” Tomorrow joined along, “That both of you have made her strong, Her past and present lead her heart, Toward the dreams that I impart.” They contemplated on their roles, Each one, a part of larger wholes, And saw it took a mortal mind, To prove the balance, life can find. ~*~ When measured in an equal state, Our Yesterday can guide our fate, While living out Today, we soar, Toward Tomorrow’s waiting door. /Kit McCallum |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, Brava! Now you know I wish I had written this, but knowing you did...tells me one thing. BOOK!!!! |
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Kristin Eve Member
since 2004-01-13
Posts 89On, Canada |
I hade to read this poem twice it touched me so! Forgive me, I am new here... but you have a beautiful way with words. This poem is brilliant, beautiful and inspiring. I love it like i love Frost! "Who you are speaks so loudly...I can hardly hear what you are saying" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
“I found,” Tomorrow joined along, “That both of you have made her strong, Her past and present lead her heart, Toward the dreams that I impart.” Every time I think I've surely read your best, you up the ante. *S* This is such a lovely imparting of truth. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Dear Kit...this is you writing at your very best!! Bravo dear lady..it's such a treat when you grace these pages with pearls of wisdom. Please don't make it so long inbetween.  ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ In the midst of winter.. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kit, this was outstanding -- this should be a poem read at graduations and the like. Really, really good! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit To me this is an epopee's rainbow Of Yesterday, today and tomorrow. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
It's always a joy to read your words, they flow so well in rhythm, rhyme and meaning~~ I love this one! ~smiling~ Maureen |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ I positively adore the all of this~ Will return for many a read~ Adding SECONDS to SuthernGal's reply ~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
She did not shy from Yesterday, It taught her how to cope Today, And while her thoughts were clear and true, Tomorrow’s dreams came into view. Good good thoughts! What a fabulous poem! Thank you Kit, it is wonderful to read you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you don't write often but when you do it's awesome! |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Kit, this gave me goosebumps, so much enjoyed, thank you so much for sharing your talent here. You paint pictures with words and fulfill something inside me which brings almost tears and then the sigh of respect for the writer being you. Your pen has danced with beauty my friend, please share with us more. Sincerely Rick |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Your entities are such a part of everyone's consciousness. Your phrasing of their importance is so elegantly simple. Beautifully done. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Kit... as usual.. the skill of construction as well as the form used make this exceptional.. I enjoyed.. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Kit...As always a pleasure to read you. Enjoyed very much. Visions of past present and future. Where would one be without the other two. They are all one together seperated only by time...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Kit, This is one of the finest pieces I have read. Content, form, all of it...just perfect....I really loved it. Susan "if you won't let me fall for you |
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