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Keys to life
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Keys to life |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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Every now and then I take some keys from my keychain The ones I have no need of The ones I have no use for It’s funny, how a key’s last official act Is often, the locking of something Then never returning Only to find itself jangling on your ring Along with the rest of the crowd Trying to blend in, hoping to belong And years pass before you notice You have collected these small metal “Milles borne” “Mystery” keys that were once important But you can’t, for the life of you Remember what they opened Most of them seemed vaguely familiar Like the skyline of a city That I might have visited I’ve thrown away dozens of them Exiling them forever from locks gone missing Their purpose faded past memory Keys to doors that no longer recognize me Doors, that were once welcoming And kept the world at bay Keys to cars that went on to live with somebody else Or now, lie in mass graves Their organs transplanted to others But, Confucius did say, didn’t he? “That a man with too many keys Is a man with too many locks” |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
“Mystery” keys that were once important But you can’t, for the life of you Remember what they opened *smiling at you* do you have any damn idea of just how profound this write is? But, Confucius did say, didn’t he? “That a man with too many keys Is a man with too many locks” *shakin my head* incredible... just incredible..  The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I LOVED that ending! Now, to go throw away some useless keys. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
grins |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Try moving a lot. I actually started making windchimes out of them with pieces of orphan silverware, try it sometime when "you have nada thing to do," they tinkle really nicely  Loved the poem and sure identified with it, but do you think Confucius would say that line if he were alive today Yeti? |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed I have and have had, just those keys..but I never thought it into a poem. You are a wonder!  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
smiling you a Wow...excellent schtuff Bro. Maree Well I see you doing, What I try to do for me, With the words from a poet, And a voice from a choir, And a melody, nothing else matters. ~Stevie Nicks |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Watching the River Run By Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina If you've been thinking You're all that you've got, Then don't feel alone anymore, 'Cause when we're together, Then you've got a lot, For I am the river And you are the shore. And it goes on and on, Watching the river run, Further and further From things that we've done Leaving them one by one And we have just begun Watching the river run; List'ning and learning And yearning; Run, river, run. * smiling here, knowing you are watching the river run.... YOU...are one of the essential keys to Life. Think about it.  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
WOW, Wranx....what a keen observation and great write! ....jo |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
I really love this poem, especially the beginning, about the keys.. It seems so surreal to me, and I can't explain why. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Great write .... and such deep ponderings! Love, Margherita |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
i hadnt yet taken the chance to comment on the last poem, then you come and suprise us with this one! i couldnt praise you more so i smile at you instead |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You have the greatest common sense m'yeti. and I'm remembering a quote that said, something like, for every key, a worry. I can't validate that though, through evidence. The hubby ruins carseats with that mass of keys jangling from his belt. He doesn't look particularly worried about much either. It used to annoy the hell outta me, until I realized, it wss like putting a bell on a cat that seems to take particular pleasure in startle-art. That's right, I can hear him coming a mile away. (Bet you didn't see THAT one coming, huh?)  And btw? Tonight's a good night to clean the keys...  Enjoyed. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
It’s funny, how a key’s last official act Is often, the locking of something Then never returning'' never have i looked at it this way, an amazing soulful write..... ~~*~~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a new perspective for me here thank you |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Classic wranx! Beautiful stuff, Ed! Ed ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
goog one |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"It’s funny, how a key’s last official act Is often, the locking of something Then never returning Only to find itself jangling on your ring Along with the rest of the crowd Trying to blend in, hoping to belong And years pass before you notice You have collected these small metal “Milles borne” “Mystery” keys that were once important But you can’t, for the life of you Remember what they opened Most of them seemed vaguely familiar Like the skyline of a city That I might have visited" Hiya Ed. Read this days ago but didn't make the time, at the time, to reply. Anyway, I thought then that this poem, these images, are going to remain among my favorites for a long time (or at least till the last few brain cells go). This, is how I want to write... |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
You are spot on dave |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
I think I've said it before. you have the uncanny ability/talent to take such unimportant topics and give them such incredible meaning. I value your style and your refreshing approach. I look forward, when I scroll the pages, for your posts. I know they are delicious! You are true genius in this bit of writing we all engage in. Great write! Kevin |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice write |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
excellent...thought provoking! Rf |
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