Susan
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since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104
walking the surreal
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2004-08-13
03:57 PM
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moods shift as the sands of the Sahara
blown hither and thither
mounding in joy hollowing in sorrow
persuaded by the winds of circumstance
carried away with the currents of happenstance
ever changing a mosaic of emotion each dawn a new path defined
yesterday’s way masked obscured by endless shifting into a new day’s direction
ever flowing ceaseless transformation nomadic inclinations
never settling into rest –
never knowing an oasis –
lost in its wandering . . .
restlessness
s.a.t.
Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.
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Cpat Hair
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since 2001-06-05
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2004-08-13
05:32 PM
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restless... is such a difficult thing to describe and contain with words... I think you did it well
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JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
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2004-08-14
12:27 PM
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Enjoyed...James
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Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
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2004-08-14
02:41 AM
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Oops! Perhaps this was not the best poem for me to read right now as I'm heading off to lala land! lol But I will tell you this, Dear Susan ~ you have described restlessness in a poetically beautiful manner!
Sweet dreams!
Linda
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passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
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2004-08-14
04:16 AM
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well described!
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Susan
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since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104
walking the surreal
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2004-08-14
10:46 AM
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Thank you all for your replies. I don't know that I'm 100% happy with this poem, it leaves me thinking it needs tweaking, but I'm uncertain as to what is not right about it. If it reads well, then I'm glad, but still, I wonder . . . hmmmmm.
SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.
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iliana
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since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434
USA
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2004-08-14
02:31 PM
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Perfection dear poetess! ...jo
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ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353
Michigan, USA
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2004-08-15
12:41 PM
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Well done...the swirling desert drape...ever changing, ever thirsting to be sated. TD
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GG
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since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532
Lost in thought
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2004-08-15
07:03 AM
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Yeah... it's 4 AM here right now. I did sleep two hours this week though. Oh what a wonderful two hours it was...
You explained it perfectly!
Always, AlyssaPoems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. Joyce kilmer
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nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200
Between the Lines
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2004-08-15
07:25 AM
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winds of circumstance
I am not sure which lines I like best... so many good ones to choose from
*s M
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ice
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since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404
Pennsylvania
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2004-08-15
10:00 AM
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Susan I am very much aware of restlessness, this poem fits my (often) mood perfectly...well done enjoyed ---------ice ><>
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inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392
Ohio
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2004-08-15
10:45 AM
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it feels like the sea very moving
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
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Listening to every heart
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2004-08-15
10:53 AM
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A very good definition of wandering feet.
Enjoyed this, Susan.
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Magnus
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since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA
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2004-08-15
11:15 AM
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ever flowing ceaseless transformation nomadic inclinations
never settling into rest –
never knowing an oasis –
lost in its wandering . . .
These lines say it all...to me... this is the feel that I sometimes have when the weather calls to me, and says "come out, let's play"...
And, for whatever reason...I can not... THEN is when I feel what you have written so well.
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Susan
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since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104
walking the surreal
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2004-08-15
12:08 PM
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thank you all for your feedback. it is most encouraging and helps a great deal.
hugs-- SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.
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Midnitesun
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since 2001-05-18
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Gaia
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2004-08-15
12:23 PM
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Well done, susan. It's a pleasing look at restlessness.
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