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On Fruit Flies and the game of Darts
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On Fruit Flies and the game of Darts |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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In another lifetime I played the game of “Darts” Somewhere between painting and photography I discovered I was a “Natural” And once owned a bar largely devoted to it I Found myself traveling to tournaments Up and down the Eastern Seaboard And west To Cleveland Where a $100,000 event was held annually But it was in the dark, dank Mens Room Of a “Dart bar” in Washington D.C That I saw my two, all-time favorite bits Of bathroom graffiti Both pieces of verse were scrawled at eye level Above the same urinal The first, boldly proclaimed that said urinal Was “The Ed Rose Memorial wishing well” Written presumably by a crestfallen Gent That had some days before Been parted from his rent money By a now honored Me The other, authored obviously by another Offered up this small observation “Time flies like arrows” “Fruit Flies like oranges” And only now, do I consider those words That the Fruit Fly actually is a Time Fly Living his entire life in the span of one day The first half in light, the last in darkness But that day, as short as it is, is his lifetime Just as yours is yours, and mine is mine And who’s to say what constitutes a life? As long as there is time enough |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
But that day, as short as it is, is his lifetime Just as yours is yours, and mine is mine And who’s to say what constitutes a life? As long as there is time enough? Indeed Ed...as long as there is time enough. Bravo. I enjoy your words very much, and am glad to see them more often here in the pages of blue. Well done sir.  |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Seems we're both pondering this evening Ed. Though I will admit, my present inspiration is not so colorful as yours. Thanks for the story and something to think about other than the stuff in my own head...  |
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*Belabebeautiful*
since 2003-01-03
Posts 696washington, USA |
There is a deep message to ponder here my friend, very well written I'll go think on this now... ~Live and Laugh~ Don't look to me for perfection for I will surely let you down. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed Inspiration is everywhere...I'm glad you are open to seeing it and writing of it. Much enjoyed the wisdom of your words!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 I'm keepin this one, mister yeti. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
it helps to check off that library button |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
But that day, as short as it is, is his lifetime Just as yours is yours, and mine is mine And who’s to say what constitutes a life? As long as there is time enough Oh this IS a keeper. Fantastic Ed! Mxx The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Excellent Ed, and here you are putting out a fire, and your buddy Duncan, has started one  |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
wranx is making a comeback....yes, this one...certainly is "there" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ohhhh this is good! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
This was extraordinary my friend.... Have you ever seen that Chinese guy that throws darts like a shurikin?...He's amazing..... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
The Ed Rose Memorial wishing well (chuckling)... well done sir... well done |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
not only a keeper but a very wise story to ponder...this was brilliant and alive with a familiar music....a tune that I've known and felt before...that pain, the surprise of happiness but mostly learning respect for one's soul...and travels. Entirely enveloping this one. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
As long as there is time enough. ~*~ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
A lifetime can be lived in an hour . . . *smile* I have missed your wisdom . . . |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'll be going back to DC soon |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
bullseye |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
But that day, as short as it is, is his lifetime Just as yours is yours, and mine is mine And who’s to say what constitutes a life? As long as there is time enough I was on the verge of one of my long-winded replies when I read serenity's... and with that one word, she said everything! *S* Excellent work! |
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