Open Poetry #31 |
There May Be Friends I Haven't Used Yet |
icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
I am beginning to wonder if I was better off before I began to think of friends as something more than what I'd learned of them many years ago when I was young, and had been taught to think of them as nothing more or less than useful acquaintanceships which had not yet ended in betrayal, and it had never dawned on me, until a decade or so ago, to see them as anything more than social decorations amongst other superficial trappings of a busy life. Those early years were, of course, a time of strife, of blood and horror, and choreographed acts of planned out patriotic violence; I must be getting careless in old age to think that people would be what they say, invest in memory or stay around to play, allow a simple visit or just stop by to say hello, from time to time. I used to tell myself the odds on choices were the most important person I would ever meet in life might not even have been born yet; I would have even placed an odds on bet that I'd find others with whom I could be quiet, because talking would simply be redundant and time spent sensing one another's presence was enough. It's a tough lesson at my age to learn that I could be so wrong. ©2004 by icebox |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"because talking would simply be redundant and time spent sensing one another's presence was enough." Yes, yes, yes!!! Icy, this brings up something that has been bothering me. Since I was little, I have had to rely on my intuition to surmise the moods of others. Over the years, I have gotten pretty good at it...and yet find that most people deny how they feel. Why??? I just don't get it... I am done rambling in your thread.. You always make me think and ponder... you rock! "sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." ~Dido~ [This message has been edited by Susan Caldwell (01-28-2004 12:46 PM).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
very good write Iceman....and the title is fantastic!!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
icebox Your literacy is not lacking this is a wonderful write I'd say a keepr. |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Very humble, down to earth, introspective and honest.Very good, Icebox! Grover. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
With a two-digit IQ, this friend of mine couldn't have known or comprehended... /pip/Forum88/HTML/000231.html ....but I have a feeling you've known more than you've let yourself know, and been more right than you would have believed then or now. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
comfortable silence can be a great thing (I have to agree with Ed's reply too...exactly what I would have said) |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write...just excellent. Hugs~ ~ Is that love I see in your eyes... |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Brings to mind the old adage, it's about the quality not the quanity. When I was young my Mother told me that we are truly blessed to have one or maybe two real friends in our adult life. I couldn't comprehend that at the time, but I certainly know now what she meant. I guess that means I'm all grown up! Nicely done icebox~ |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
"I would have even placed an odds on bet that I'd find others with whom I could be quiet, because talking would simply be redundant and time spent sensing one another's presence was enough." Good point, but of late, and of finding the quiet deafening, I'm not so inclined. At least some occasional verse, please . . . (enjoyed the piece, of course) |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"social decorations" super-cool phrase...great write |
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