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James_A_Fraser
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0 posted 2005-02-04 12:45 PM



The sea's rule, not mine:

The pilotfish will live on;

It's the shark who dies.



~~J

© Copyright 2005 James A. Fraser - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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1 posted 2005-02-04 12:48 PM


nicely done
choshi
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2 posted 2005-02-04 08:17 AM


Vivid!!! Strong...~P
suthern
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3 posted 2005-02-04 11:35 AM


And mere minnows stand almost no chance at all. *S*

You write volumes into so few words, my friend... and do so with unequaled excellence... fantastic write!

LeeJ
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4 posted 2005-02-04 11:40 AM


yes, well done, wish I could do that, but expression grabs my hand, and away we go?  

Hugs and thank you

James_A_Fraser
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5 posted 2005-02-04 12:05 PM


Ah, but the pilotfish IS a minnow!



~~J

miscellanea
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6 posted 2005-02-04 12:13 PM


I wondered what a pilotfish is!  Thanks for the clarification!  I love the astounding simplicity of your poetry that speaks volumes!  Enjoyed!

Have a great weekend, James!

           misc'e

Martie
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7 posted 2005-02-04 12:23 PM


Jamie

To be adaptable...maybe is the key to long life.  Enjoyed this thinking poem!  

Susan
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8 posted 2005-02-04 02:38 PM


excellent -

Susan

If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . .

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