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iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

0 posted 2004-07-01 12:54 PM

We are sediment,
The fallout of the river’s rush,
Bedrocked spiraling chromosomes
Layered through the crust.

We are offerings of
First breath of life on Earth.
Descendent from a meteor
Searching out our worth.

We are human kin
The fallout of love exhaled.
Why does it follow then
we thrive on love impaled?

We are sediment,
The fallout of the river’s rush
A common breath we shared
Why must that breath be hushed?

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

1 posted 2004-07-01 12:59 PM

A very wise question for deep consideration. I really liked this. An interesting parallel drawn.

Hugs -- Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

2 posted 2004-07-01 01:02 AM

Hi, Susan -- it's good to see you here tonight. I'm waiting for your next poem anxously 'cuz I really enjoy your work. Thanks for posting to this poem. Sometimes, I hear a few words and have to go with it....this was one of those. I hope it made sense.

.....jo

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

3 posted 2004-07-01 03:40 AM

you are gifted

Goldenrose
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since 2003-05-30

Posts 3665

4 posted 2004-07-01 06:04 AM

A fine poem here Jo thank you..

Goldenrose.

''Death where is thy sting? Love where is thy glory?'' William Shakespeare.

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

5 posted 2004-07-01 06:21 AM

Hiya Jo...very good thoughts to ponder, well written, thanks a bunch for sharing.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

6 posted 2004-07-01 07:10 AM

I had so many sensations, images, visions, and thoughts swirling through my mind like a river rushing through native lands.

A compelling write, lovely lily lady!

Good morning hug, Dear One!
Linda

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

7 posted 2004-07-01 08:06 AM

A lovely poem, Jo, and asking a question I often ask. I guess only time will bring understanding.

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

8 posted 2004-07-01 09:15 AM

The third stanza is most powerful, Iliana. Quite a pleasure to read this...thank you.

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

9 posted 2004-07-01 10:29 AM

I agree with Sunshine, that third stanza shouts. KJ

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Snowflake From Hell
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since 2003-07-10

Posts 777
My own little Icey Oblivion

10 posted 2004-07-01 11:19 AM

very good question...nicely done

Victims....aren't we all.

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

11 posted 2004-07-01 11:24 AM

Very insightfully and very well written, my friend . . . proud to have you in Texas

jimmy

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

12 posted 2004-07-01 11:47 AM

Very good, iliana. It would
be wondereful to sit down and
talk to our ancestors, wouldn't it?
Hugs, my friend
Ethel

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

13 posted 2004-07-01 04:49 PM

You're all just wonderful and so kind to comment, thanks! My muse threw me a word last night (sediment) and forced me to write -- glad you liked the outcome!

.....jo

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