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The Hallways of My Mind
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The Hallways of My Mind |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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At times this fast-paced world can be A burden hard to bear. The daily grind brings out in me A feeling of despair. When days like those come to my door And I can feel the grind I visit worlds I knew before Down hallways of my mind. I plop down in my comfy chair Lean back and raise my feet. A comfy pillow waits me there To make the scene complete. I close my eyes and settle back To let my nerves unwind As mind goes on a one-way track Through hallways of my mind. I visit places I had known From old days way back when, Recall the seeds that I had sown And sow them once again. I think of turns that my life took By God and Fate designed View my life as an open book That dwells within my mind. Old feelings come alive once more As my mind takes a look Of all the choices I explored And pathways that I took. The now is gone - the past returns My thoughts race unconfined To younger days where passion burns Still brightly in my mind. Then, when my mind is void of stress As thoughts come to an end, I slip off into nothingness Where quiet is my friend. When I awake, I start anew, With attitude refined. Thank God for precious times I spend In hallways of my mind. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Hey there Balladeer! How are you? I really like this. But then, I love to read all of your poetry. I spend alot of time, In The Hallways of My Mind. Never thought of it as being the hallways of my mind. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed these thoughts...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a concept good write...nice to see you writing again |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Excellent write sir. This is ONE of the benefits of being 'older', there are more hallways to explore and as long as we don't get lost, we'll be ok. (And a nap can do wonders!)  |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I loved the peaceful flow and feel of this poem Michael. It suits the subject matter beautifully, like a soft and gentle winding road back in time. I know and appreciate meandering along these hallways as well. One of these journeys take me back to a wonderful time in Cape Cod with some pretty special friends.  This is a lovely write, my 'Deer, much enjoyed.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Me too - Me too... Don't be getting lost down any of those side corridors now... I know there's some pretty good stuff in there. I liked this one lots, Deer...  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer One of my main delights. Used my chair so often it's getting a little lumpy. Excellent |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Beautiful Halls, Sir... I noted various shades of color in each one...  |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I enjoy strolling these hallways too. Always a pleasure to read your words sir Balladeer. hugs, Chris "The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze." |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I see so many people sitting in hallways... anxious... ruled by nerves... waiting... not knowing. This is so different from the thoughts that sprang to my mind... a peace in remembered knowing we all could use. *S* Beautiful work!! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
yes, absolute this was precious, as is the place you so aptly describe |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
Excellent, Michael! I am glad to see that the Master hasn't lost his touch. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
~ and I am always thankful that I get to visit the hallways of your mind by reading what spills out of it and onto these pages of blue! Good to read you again! I felt ~ and understood ~ the feelings behind the words. Here's a comfy hug and a nice comfy chair for you!   Linda |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"At times this fast-paced world can be A burden hard to bear." So true... Wonderful writing. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
And just where have you been hiding?? 'Bout time you came in here and gave us one of your fascinating writes. Much enjoyed! ~Hugs, Nancy~ For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Smart Chick...thank you! Your words are always so kind.. Thank you, James.. My thanks, Dixie...nice to be here. Poet deVine...tell me about it. I have to use a ball of string to find my way back!! Kit...that particular hallway is lined with gold. Thank you, sweet lady.. Nna..I'll call you when I have the garage sale...you'll see how much junk I have accumulated!! Sy...you sure it's the chair getting lumpy???? Sunshine...yes, that's true...think i like the green room best! Nightshade..invite me next time! We can hallway together! Suthern gal...there should be no anxiousness in hallways, only in the paths yet to travel...thank you, lady. Thank you, LeeJ...it can really be a nice place.. Nice to see you again, gunslinger...always a pleasure, pardner. Earth Angel...thanks for the hug - and the understanding  Susan...but bear them we must, right? Thank God for the little breaks along the way.. Enchantress...what can I say? I went down the wrong hallway and got lost!! Good to read your smiling face  |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I too walk hallways in my mind To rest in rooms of memories I know the path where I can find Most precious views of fantasies I close my eyes and in the dark I see the films of past life flow On special ones I put a mark Because they've touched my heart you know Would I not be just me today If I'd turned right where left I went The choices that I've made my way Bring memories of times well spent ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you Deer for your beautiful thoughts. And may the hallways of your mind stay accessible for a long time my friend. TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (04-07-2005 07:11 PM).] |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
Beautiful...as always. |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... |
My GOODNESS, Deer....this was AWESOME! This was a great journey... ...thanks for sharing!!Hugs...  ...Becka |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Deb Lynne...always good to see you. Becka...thanks for taking the journey with me. Titia, my dutchie, what a beautiful post script for my poem....wonderful! Thank God one of my hallways leads to you |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Yep, thank God for the hallways of your mind! Gorgeous writing; so easy to sink into the setting! You one mighty fine penman! ~Sadie |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...Enjoyed the trip you carried us on thru the hallways of your mind. I noticed one of those hallways locked, is that where you keep Toe and those other scoundrels? Only Joking. Thanks for a wonderful poem...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you kindly, Sadie.. Paul, when I write about the cellars of my mind, we'll run into Toerag! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
so smoooooooooooooooth... sighing I always have to read your work several times...the first if for the pure pleasure of it, and then of course, I have to STUDY you yanno (still) and then I go back for another read of a combo "mmmmmmmmm & how does he do that" and then I remember what you taught me and read it again just to smile at the artistry. Deceptively simple, and folks, this ain't easy to do. *shaking my head* Perfect meter always, the focus is tight but not constrained, with just enough play for a sigh. I can only think of one other here at Pip that can do this, and that would be Kit.  and? Just because I can. |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
nice, as usual -majnu |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
beautiful...just beautiful..... I have closed, locked and thrown away the key to many of the doors of my past...but that seems to lead to only a long lonely straight hallway...sigh....memories are precious, and worth hanging on to...and you say it beautifully |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Serenity gal...yes, you sure can Thank you for putting me in the same company as Kit..THAT is a compliment!...and thanks for taking the time to read the poems and not just see them...you are appreciated jellybeans, I think we all have hallways that lead to doors we would like to keep locked but I suppose the tapestry of our lives relies on every thread that composes it, each important in its own way. Thank you, K, for your thoughts |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Michael it's as if you described almost exactly what I do. I alwayz enjoy your writing very much. What a delight this was. Thank You for sharing. It's nice to be reading in the blue pages once again. Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." A. Brink |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nice to feel your eyes again, bridgette...thank you for your always kind words |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Hey sweet man... that MIND of yours isn't a hallway, it's a mansion of stories that you could tell at any minute that would leave us all breathless and begging for more. I've always said that if most people have ghosts in their closets, then I must have a whole dang graveyard lol Everynow and then, I visit them for a while Great to know Im not the only one that goes back to yesteryear for a memory. Great write )))hugs((( |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I can't believe I missed this! It was such a gentle road you wrote and roamed here and I sure enjoyed the walk. I too find the only escape from it all is sitting in a comfy chair, and letting my mind roll back to slower, more understandable times. Great write as always. You seem to make this look so easy until I actually try it! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Tima, it may be a mansion but it's got a lot more cobwebs than it used to have  thanks for going back with me mysteria...I can picture you doing just that...ain't it fun? With the hallways you have, that must really be fun! Enjoy!  |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I was looking for a peaceful write, and came across this tonight. Thinking of you and found you “in the hallways of my mind” dear friend. Missing your brilliance Michael. |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
Yep! Like my Gramps always said; "If you want to see brilliance, boy... don't look at the sun, just keep diggin' deeper!" Yep! That's what he used to say alright!  ...just bein' Bluesy |
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