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WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2005-04-28 10:50 PM

It is said that everyone is born with a gift,
something special to each, individually tailored;
not teachable, not learn-able, nor transferable;
one’s special pattern in the fabric of life.

There are some who keep this knowledge
and often live remarkable, memorable lives
but most, sadly, never discover they have the gift
and live their lives as followers and slaves,
playing lotteries and cheering others on.

What are some of the things that hide the gift?
Traditions, dogma, the tick-tock humdrum
that quickly fills every moment of one’s life–
Taxes, mortgages, properties and relationships;
fears and tears, losses and wars and petty quarrels;
taking responsibility for things of no consequence;
arguments over race, gender and brand names
and who deserves to win a cup or a pennant:
and each emotion drives the gift further from the mind.

It is generally believed that life is a quest,
that all who enter life are on a mission of discovery:
strange as it may seem, the quest of life
is simply to find itself before it all ends.

Hence, the quest of life is the quest for life
and stranger yet, it is the quest for life
that ensures life’s continuance
for a life lived without passion
is a life never lived at all.

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

1 posted 2005-04-29 08:01 AM

well done, thank you for this read...it gives the reader many images to ponder...enjoyed

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

2 posted 2005-04-29 08:05 AM

Excellent-enjoyed.....

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ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

3 posted 2005-04-29 08:40 AM

This is a fabulous piece and deserving of many re-reads. Enjoyed very much.
TD

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

4 posted 2005-04-29 08:50 AM

Seriously, I was going to play lotto this weekend...is that wrong?

I just want to be independently wealthy so I don't have to work and can travel and sit on the beach sipping pina colada's all day...

that isn't asking too much, right?

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

miscellanea
Member Elite

since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

5 posted 2005-04-29 09:02 AM

I'm appreciating the wisdom you share through your words.  The last verse is really great, but you really nailed me with this one:

"taking responsibility for things of no consequence"

You are so right!  I agree.  This is one to re-read.  Sending it to the top now.   Thanks.
            miscellanea

Ratleader

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since 2003-01-23

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6 posted 2005-04-29 02:11 PM

Depth, or eloquence....depth or eloquence.....BOTH!

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passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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7 posted 2005-04-29 04:21 PM

good write

something we all need to read

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