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RobertB
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0 posted 2004-07-05 12:28 PM



In that captured moment between
Inhaling and exhaling,
The few seconds of rest
Connecting beats
And in the instant of thought……
Life slips from us.


Robert


This just came to my door....and I lay it at yours.

© Copyright 2004 RobertB - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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displaced
1 posted 2004-07-05 12:54 PM


you sure make my "morning" coffee taste so much better

good morning Robert, even though it's really afternoon, unless you're a night owl like me

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just out of reach
2 posted 2004-07-05 01:01 PM


Perfectly penned and going into my library!
Awesome Robert. hugs, Chris


   Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
                                          Hans Christian Anderson


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3 posted 2004-07-05 02:43 PM


wow when you come back from a weekend away you don't come home empty handed... *smiles*

i really love this.

at first, by the title, i was reminded of a piece of art i saw when i was visiting Indiana...

yes... this is off to my library. i do so love when i see your name.

S~

"yet each man kills the thing he loves
by each let this be heard,
some do it with a bitter look,
some with a flattering word"
oscar wilde

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4 posted 2004-07-05 02:57 PM


enjoyed the moment, in suspended breath and thought
scorpio
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5 posted 2004-07-05 03:26 PM


Profoundly expressed Robert.

believe in what your heart feels...

Martie
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6 posted 2004-07-05 03:30 PM


Robert

It's good that you keep your door open for such thoughts.

iliana
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7 posted 2004-07-05 03:33 PM


I held my breath at the end.  Like passing the Olympic torch, it is -- amazing metaphor.  Great write, Robert!   .....jo
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8 posted 2004-07-05 03:34 PM


I knew when I saw your name I was in for a treat...
and I was not disappointed.
Excellent!
Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain ~

Bill Charles
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9 posted 2004-07-05 03:36 PM


RobertB - I heard it knocking and glad I stopped by for a read...

BC

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10 posted 2004-07-05 03:39 PM


I gather that you refrain from posting until you have something of great import to share!

Love & Light,
EA

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11 posted 2004-07-05 06:05 PM


RobertB~

SOLID GOLD

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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Snow
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12 posted 2004-07-05 06:06 PM


yes... i had to come back already. ~S

"yet each man kills the thing he loves
by each let this be heard,
some do it with a bitter look,
some with a flattering word"
oscar wilde

ThisDiamond
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13 posted 2004-07-05 06:07 PM


Most excellent write
TD

Magicmystery
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14 posted 2004-07-08 03:36 AM


I actually had to consciously breath to understand the nuances of this piece.... true.... at that moment, you will never inhale again..... makes one cherish every breath one is priviledged to take.

Love, Light and Peace,

Sherry


CocoBaci
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15 posted 2004-10-13 04:33 PM


Excellent write...
*~coco*~

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16 posted 2004-10-13 04:33 PM


enjoyed
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