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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York 
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Landing where we are meant to be leads us to places we never knew existed. I no longer wonder what compelled Kerouac to journey, or what caused Dylan to spit lyrics, standing in second hand boots. I know it must have been the same "urge" that prompted Michelangelo to shape the Virgin cradling her dying son. The same fusion which processed intricate thought to simplicity in the mind of daVinci. I read Ginsberg as he wept for sanity. Such philosophers are scarce or rather, in hiding. They are the insightful ones. For the mind of man can only encompass so much before it shuts its sight. A great mind finds beauty and within that glory lies pain. Jesus knew. He saw everything as it was meant to be then turned his head once to see the world how it IS. [This message has been edited by littlewing (12-04-2005 01:04 AM).] |
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Dreamer@ Junior Member
since 2003-04-13
Posts 38Denmark |
Hi Litlewing Nice thoughts on life - liked it. Good to see ya still writing. Smiles from Denmark Jes |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Ahh Sue. Like Midnitesun, you seem to express what others do not see or do not mention. Always good to read you, Sue. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Ringo 
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Suzie... if you got any better.... I'll make my own mistakes and sweet success |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
And like Picasso, with a few deft lines, you capture the essence of your perspective, and allow us to see ourselves in your thoughts. Beautiful work, susie.  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
ahhh how i've missed reading you little one. a treasure this. m  how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
*smile* The Pieta....A philosophy in marble And I like what Karenity said |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
not as eloquent a response as you might like but..@$#*&$% A! you know i l#ve this |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A deep and insightful write! "A great mind finds beauty and within that glory lies pain." How true this is! |
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aujussy wolf
since 2003-08-09
Posts 1215Michigan |
lil'wing , as long as i have know you , every time i read your writes , i see something i have never seen before ,or felt, you have a beautiful mind and a good heart peace lw, hugs and much love too ~wolfie |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
you have a gift for waking up the sleeping mind and making me reach.....and learn...thank you |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
you just always know what to say don't you? hmm yeah didn't say I would make sense tonight...I'm beyond exhausted..love this always. If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 Left me thinking...  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Everything you pen is exquisite! This one is no exception. Hugs~Nancy ~Let peace begin with me... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
For the mind of man can only encompass so much before it shuts its sight. yep...so true Sue... everything you write, is something I DO NOT want to miss... miss you littlewings of gold....muchly... seek the flame within yourself |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
and like my Vincent, you never fail to splash the walls with LIFE's vibrancy even when painted within the darkest shades hoping that makes sense? even if it doesn't? I know you'll understand *grin* |
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PouringJewels Member
since 2003-09-18
Posts 158Maryland |
You exhaust me everytime I read your work. I read so much into your words. Thanks for sharing your talent. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Sue "I no longer wonder what compelled Kerouac to journey, or what caused Dylan to spit lyrics, standing in second hand boots." That is plain to see in this poem... The same green fuse that drove Dylan Thomas's flower, is what drove you to write this poem ...It is the hands that are smaller than rain, that ee spoke of, that have guided yours to pen such beauty.. "Jesus knew. He saw everything as it was meant to be then turned his head once to see the world how it IS." And now we must look through his eyes, turn away from the "is" or we all will perish... An very fine read...thank you __________ice ><> |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
You guys are way too good to me and I miss you all. Ken, *smile* If I had half the heart of Kacy, I would be most grateful, but thank you. Brad? I will not get better, I am saying the same stuff over and over again . . . LOL K? Picasso? Holy moly, gimme some of what you are snacking on . . . (thank you) and you think I do that? Make people see themselves? Wow, that is a huge compliment and thank you, I miss you so much. Hey Maree, I have missed you too . . . it is cold here . . . need some of your seashores on this East Coast, ma'am. Hey baby . . . Karenity is eating delirious food, *laughing* --> Picasso, but man, I sure wish . . . and some day I will see it . . . that Pieta . . . I have to. Lots of places I need to see. Raph? I am from Buffalo, that IS eloquent! Thank you and I am so happy you liked. Need me some new thoughts though. You know? I know you do . . . Thank you Honeybunch, geez, I do not read you as often as I would like to, I do apologize for that. aww now James, that was very sweet and thank you. If I help you to see something, then that means I have done my job. Much love right back to you and its cold already *brrr* Michele, thank you - that means a lot to me, you know how much I wish I actually were one of those that DID wake up the sleeping minds, Jersey style . . . Hey Kris, actually, no I never know what I am going to say - it just pops out, but thank you. Susan - *smile* GOOD . . it should and you are another I do not read as often as I should. I do apologize for that, your writing is amazing. Thank you Nancy, you are always so good to me. aww Donna, you know we share the same frustrations most of the time . . . I appreciate what you said to me and am honored, thank you. Kacy? You KNOW that made sense . . . every word of it and thank you . . . like Vincent -holy (badword) you guys are smokin' some good . . . wheat. Julia? Words are just that - words, I need maybe just a part of your spirit and then I will be just fine, but thank you. *smile* Thomas . . . yes . . . indeed Ford, you are much too good to me in your replies . . . I glean from those that made a path . . . hoping to make another. And yes, you are correct there, you took that negative at the end and turned it into a positive. Thank you. Thanks everyone for reading . . . truly.  |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Yes, just one big fat YES. Your words are timeless. And you couldn't have written it better. Library. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sue, even your words have wings! ~ but BIG ones!  You have the uncanny ability to turn a Dali world into that of a Hahlbohm. Thy feathered quill scribes what mere mortals seldom see... Love & Light, Linda |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Sue? Such a great collection of compliments and your response is so warm. We gather rosebuds where we may. Smile...Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Once again... This is both beautiful.. and thought-provoking... Amazing, as always, Sue... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
What a wonderful wave of peace blows over me reading this magnificent work of art, realising how we are all connected through our love of beauty and truth! It reminds me of: Dedication As one who, walking in the twilight gloom, Hears round about him, voices as it darkens, And seeing not the forms from which they come, Pauses from time to time and turns and hearkens; So walking here in the twilight, O my friends, I hear your voices, softened by the distance, And pause and turn to listen, as each sends His words of friendship, comfort and assistance. If any thought of mine, or sung or told, Has ever given delight or consolation, Ye have repaid me back a thousand fold, By every friendly sign or salutation. Thanks for the sympathies that he have shown! Thanks for each kindly word, each silent token, That teaches me, when seeming most alone, Friends are around us, though no word be spoken. Kind messages that pass from land to land, Kind letters that betray the heart's deep history, In which we feel the pressure of a hand - One touch of fire - and all the rest is mystery! The pleasant books, that silently among Our household treasures take familiar places, And are to us as if a living tongue Spake from the printed leaves or pictured faces! Perhaps on earth I never shall behold, With eye of sense, your outward form and semblance; Therefore to me ye never will grow old, But live forever young in my remembrance. Never grow old, nor change, nor pass away! Your gentle voices will flow on for ever, When life grows bare and tarnished with decay, As through a leafless landscape flows a river. Not chance of birth or place has made us friends, Being oftentimes of different tongues and nations, But the endeavour for the selfsame ends, With the same hopes and fears and aspirations. Therefore I hope to join your seaside walk, Saddened and mostly silent, with emotion; Not interrupting with intrusive talk The grand majestic symphonies of ocean. Therefore I hope, as no unwelcome guest, At your warm fireside, when the lamps are lighted, To have my place reserved among the rest, Nor stand as one unsought and uninvited. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow You probably know it, but a good poem is always enjoyed more, each time one reads it. - Owl |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thank you Gem . . . shinin' for me always. Linda? Now you have me on a quest ---> Hahlbohm . . . thank you Ken, you are so sweet . . . aww we all gather from another, don't we? Vicky? m'dear . . . thank you for that. Owl? My new feathered friend, THAT was beyond amazing and to have that on a post of mine is far beyond anything I could hope for - you have a huge heart and a spirit that is unconditional . . . always keep that - its quite beautiful. Thank you everyone. Many smiles this morning. |
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