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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050
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Mother Earth The water in the river that we try so hard to tame Evaporates into the clouds to fall again as rain The mountains that we try to cross get higher by the day The course we choose to follow may not always pave the way The sands of time fall slowly when the minutes left are few The dust that’s blowing in the wind is made from me and you We never really go away, we simply change our shape The cycle that is life is something no one can escape How many broken hearts are in the roses that we grow? How many lonely dreams fell in the soil that we sow? How many hopes have washed away into a sea of red? How many bones must crumble just to make our daily bread? The water that is life has been here since the world began We all must learn to share with everybody in the clan To say that we are earthlings, really makes a lot of sense Too bad we spend a lifetime looking out, behind a fence Copyright 01/25/04 Richy |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
a thought provoking read. i enjoyed it. snow "...why does my skeleton pursue me |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
I echo Snow. Very thought provoking. Hiding behind the locks and chains That lets my door open so far Peeping out though the crack Assuring my protection from afar. Your poem makes me want to get out more and meet new people. Seems like we may be missing so much all caged up in our little cubby holes. Garfield |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
We never really go away, we simply change our shape The cycle that is life is something no one can escape wonderful writing, Richy and I always love the flow and rhythm of your thoughts *s M |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Thank You Snow! Glad you enjoyed! Nice meeting you! Richy Hey thanks for the verse Garfield! And the nice comments! Yeah I know what you mean Garfield. Not only do we suffer, but so does the earth. Nice to meet you as well! Take Care, Richy |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Thanks so much Maureen! It's so nice to hear from you! I hope all is great! Richy |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
I love Mother Earth. I love that it's refered to as Mother, which is female, so to speak. Although a dad can mother. There's an idea...maybe we should view the title "Mother Earth" as "mother Earth", instead of using it as a proper noun, reading "mother" as a verb. Get it? We should mother the Earth, care for her, nurture her...and then I guess we'd be more politically correct, too, because we could eliminate a gender preference! Your write was good, too, but I like the thoughts you have inspired in me. Life is but a word game, isn't it? McLean |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Very nice....enjoyed reading this ________ice ><> |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Another wonderful read...I, too, love the thoughts you have inspired in me with your words. Your rhyme and meter brings sheer joy to my lips as I read your poems aloud. Patricia |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Richy~ Enjoyed this..and enjoyed the message. "sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Richy! Very thought provoking write here. And, it's SOOOO good to see you back! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ In the midst of winter.. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Well now.....hello my friend !! So good to read your wonderful words once more. hugs, Chris  "At one glance |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
The circle of life goes on undaunted,,,good read Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ricky A wise and beautiful poem, my friend. I'm so glad to see your writing again...I've missed it. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
The water that is life has been here since the world began We all must learn to share with everybody in the clan Hi Richy, it's good to see you here again. We've missed you and your beautiful poetry. Don't stay away from us so long.  Hugs, my friend  Ethel |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Richy I have really missed reading your words of wisdom. This was simply stunning and spoke many truths. I hope all is well with you and yours. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) God Bless You, dearest friend, I believe in the saying that "the land doesn't belong to us, we belong to the land." and now Mother Earth is all part of a crazy, mixed-up world! (sad sigh) I pray that she can recover from these terrors, this is beautiful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Richy, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Richy, this is your best write yet, in my opinion. Both the message and the presentation were superb. Good to read lofty thoughts like these. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
McLean ~ Yes, communication is such a vital part of how we interact, and relate with everyone, and everything around us. I really liked your take on the matter. Thanks! Ice ~ Thank You for the kind reply. Patricia ~ Thanks so much Patricia. It’s so nice that your a fan of rhyme ; - ) Susan ~ How nice to hear from you! Thanks so much for dropping by. Nancy ~ It’s soooo nice, to be back! I really missed your smiles & hugs! Chris ~ Hi Chris! It’s always so special to hear from you! Hugs to you too. Michelle ~ Hi Michelle, I haven’t had the pleasure... it’s so nice to meet you! Thank You. Martie ~ Thank You Martie, that really means a lot to me! I’ve missed yours more though! Ethel ~ Even though I may come and go, this place will always hold a special place in my heart, because of people like you Ethel! Hugs to you too, my friend! Sue ~ I’ve missed your beautiful poetry too. I hope all is wonderful down Aussie way. Please take care, as well. Noah ~ Yes Noah, without opening up a can of worms (which actually wouldn't hurt lol), these haven’t been very good years at all for this planet. Let’s hope that things get better soon. Thanks so much Noah! Kacy ~ Why thank you Kacy! I’m so glad you liked it! Take Care. Thanks Again Everyone! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
This deserves to go back to the top. I am in motion |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
great write...very clever...I especially liked the last stanza and the following line: "How many broken hearts are in the roses that we grow" I've always found it 'funny' that the fossil fuel we put into our cars used to be known as Ethyl--always reminded me of some long-lost ancestral aunt |
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