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1slick_lady
Member Ascendant

since 2000-12-22

Posts 6088
standing on a shadow's lace

0 posted 2004-06-14 08:24 PM

One Big Shake

some many things are obvious
yet they go right over my head
when is it that intelligence and
knowledge become the same thing
I quietly watch clouds from my porch
where there is a mason jar sitting
by the back door that is filled
with liquid I once drank from
and the dirt of something once good
I put a lid on that jar a while back
and look at it once in a while
seeing clearly the line of separation
and to be honest maybe it is
way past time I picked it up
to give it one big shake

"be prepared to bleed" Joni Mitchell

icebox
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

1 posted 2004-06-15 05:54 PM

"when is it that intelligence and
knowledge become the same thing"

Smart is just wiring and horse power; intelligence is the ability to use smart for intentional purposes; knowledge is what is gained through reflection on the successes and failures produced by exercising intelligence with the intent of making it stronger and more effective.

*grin*

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2004-06-15 08:43 PM

And then a little rattle and a roll! You write meaning into simple analogies that are a joy to ponder.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Goodknight
Member Elite

since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

3 posted 2004-06-16 07:32 PM

now maybe that is wisdom - knowing when to give the big shake - loved this - Paul

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

4 posted 2004-06-16 07:39 PM

This was a fascinating write; I guess you are going shake things up now -- that can be good sometimes -- it was in this poem.

....jo

Kazm
Member

since 2003-11-13

Posts 99

5 posted 2004-06-16 07:42 PM

You say very much with only a few words! "And the dirt of something once good" made me see it even if I didn't want to.

Kaz

Temptress

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-06-15

Posts 7136
Mobile, AL

6 posted 2004-06-16 11:23 PM

sometimes that is all we need.

Lovely to read you, Lady.

All of my impurities are right here on my sleeve. This is Me"---Faith Hill

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