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icebox
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since 2003-05-03

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in the shadows

0 posted 2004-12-11 10:42 AM

I’m staring at fossils,
shadows of life gone,
echoes and time tricks,
with never a tear
shed for changes,
millions of years gone
as if all their purpose
was to say, “I was here,”
although all kith and kind
have vanished
on the learning trails
on which all life forms wander
as we learn awareness
never builds the ties that bind,
nor does knowing answers
bring us peace of mind.

It’s coming on to Christmas time,
I should point out
Santa was a pagan too,
the twinkle in his eye
comes from within
and what he knew,
for reasons of my own
my hair is grown quite long
and now that my full beard
is turned fully white,
young children with big eyes
dragged out to go shopping
often tug at Mom-sleeves
when I come into sight.

It’s lunchtime back in Amsterdam
and you’re asleep in Mexico,
I’ve been awake since four AM
dreams too desolate you know,
this bubble we call modern times
won’t survive
when coming change winds blow
and all around me will be gone,
I hope you’re safe in Mexico.

©2004 by icebox

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

1 posted 2004-12-11 10:58 AM

you definitely have a way with the tongue

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

2 posted 2004-12-11 11:23 AM

Very interesting write.

Love that last verse.

Mexico won't be exempt but I suppose you can always hope that long lost love will make it through.........Damn heart will squeeze you into memoryville everytime.

Eric

IF YOU HAVE TO JUDGE SOMEONE DO IT ON THE SIDE OF MERCY AND LET TIME SEASON THE RESULTS.

RSWells
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since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

3 posted 2004-12-11 03:14 PM

I'm not certain it will be safe anywhere. Most judeo christian holidays were placed to block the view of equinox, solstice or any time where man, when much wiser and closer to the seasons and the ground, paid tribute to that blessing we now ignore, mother earth. Enjoyed

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2004-12-11 04:15 PM

icebox
In the beginning
Time created the end and
Chaos did decend

Well said my friend.

stevebrklynnyc
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since 2004-01-04

Posts 292
GA, Camden

5 posted 2004-12-11 04:16 PM

As usual, your posts keep me coming back for more. I sometimes wonder why people sometimes forget the real meaning behind Christmas, I cant help it sometimes this time of year, catholic stuff, lol. Enjoyed very much sir.

A Tone of Voice
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since 2001-07-18

Posts 287

6 posted 2004-12-12 09:23 AM

this bubble we call modern times
won’t survive
when coming change winds blow
and all around me will be gone,
I hope you’re safe in Mexico.

I totally agree---isn't it remarkable how quickly it passes? Each day slipping into the next as we fail to cherish the events, until it disappears---leaving us wondering where did it go? Thanks for reminding me to notice now, for truly isn't that all we have?

DavePage
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since 2003-12-21

Posts 2917

7 posted 2004-12-12 02:32 PM

Must be the season of time or the time of season

Dave

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

8 posted 2004-12-12 02:37 PM

Iceman, you write with such wisdom and knowledge,
and I very much enjoy it....even when I can't
find the right reply to answer.

Psssstttt....I'll bet those little kids really
do think you're Santa Claus, with the long hair and beard!! HeeHee!!
Hugs,
Ethel

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

9 posted 2004-12-12 04:40 PM

"as we learn awareness
never builds the ties that bind,
nor does knowing answers
bring us peace of mind"

Amen.

some people never know and others know and it just doesn't bring them what they thought it would.

love ya Icy.

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

10 posted 2004-12-12 04:46 PM

enjoyed

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

11 posted 2004-12-13 04:02 PM

well done sir...
well done indeed...

MGROVES

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since 2004-02-01

Posts 3802
california

12 posted 2006-08-22 12:30 PM

well done indeed, kind sir

glad to have found this

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

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