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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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simple things after this after the world, I mean, whatever comes for us then, shouldn't there be simple things? things like grass I mean, with some flowers in it, oh, and trees yes, some trees that shape themselves, lean any way they want, gone free or planted all straight in lines, and brown leaves they've left for us to walk through, already soft for the coming rain? the softening leaves, a scent of them mingled with something sweet perhaps, and maybe a lingering taste of fruit; yes, wouldn't orange would be good then, or a wisp of tangerine? after this I mean, after the world, whatever comes for us then, shouldn't there be such simple things? |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Hard to know, but I suspect the feeling of all those things will be there. You're a painter of the mind, Ed! Happy New Year to you and yours!  ....jo |
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aujussy wolf
since 2003-08-09
Posts 1215Michigan |
well done , what cool thoughts you have like this lots ~J |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
we should have them as I type . . . |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Ed, I have learned to look for the simple things in life now...not wondering about later. It's amazing the freedom I can feel when I am in the middle of a "simple" life. M |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
All of your simple things are so complex in reality... but the sentiment is there, as is the sharp tang of tangerine...  Happy New Year, Ed! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
There certainly should be. *S* I know we can't really know what to expect... but the simple things that give us such pleasure in the now should get to be there, too. *S* I agree with iliana... you paint with your words... But instead of the tang of turpentine, you gift us with a hint of citrus... I lack the words for how much I love this... Beautiful work!!! |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
Ed, If anything, anything you can dream of John P.S. I just did something in the same mood See Speculation. [This message has been edited by Huan Yi (12-31-2005 09:59 AM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ed, oh, I do hope there would be the simple things. It is the abundance of sweet simplicity that we take for granted until too late. Happy New Year dear, gentle, man. Hugs, Chris |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ed, How good it is to see another poem from you! You always wisp me away into a different plane of thought. Perhaps from time to time, I've had similar thoughts, but you take me one step higher. You do this tenderly and melodically, to boot! My best wishes for a happy 2006. cathy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Yes, Ed...there should be simple things. Soft leaves and tangerines, maybe even the happy voices of children in a park. These things are always there, we just don't always appreciate them. I think I will do more of that. Wonderful poem of reflection, dear friend. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Llllllllllllove it! This is just up my street! Thank you, Ed. - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oops! Sorry. Me again. I forgot to click on Library. - Owl |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
sorry I missed this one I have ben busy. Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I really want to say yes... but the scripture says "...all things pass away, behold all things are become new." However, I can't imagine being without the sense of taste. I love eating a good steak and tossed salad. At any rate though, I'm sure God has that all covered and under control; He's a real planner, a real writer, and He's the author. best wishes, dale Speaking of ghosts, wouldn't you know here comes mine again... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
A heaven like the one the Bible hints at and Christian mythology (yes, we have myths we've made along the way, and our common view of Heaven is one of them)....that heaven would be a hell to me. Eternity in that place would be a dreadful thing that I can't imagine anyone wanting. I'll take what we have now, pains and all...rather than streets of gold and endless endless singing in jasper palaces. |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Ed, I want simple things in this life and the next. Beautiful gardens that take care of themselves, seas that churn and lull me to sleep, blood oranges that drip with sweet juice and bunny rabbits and deer that run free. Thank you for awakening my imagination this morning. ML "God has put me on this earth |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Heh-heh-heh.....two orange trees in my back yard, and a tangerine....one of those oranges is a blood orange tree....oh yeah.....those too! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You are going to include cats, right... even if they'd deny they're simple... and dogs... and have them get along with each other... and if they can... humans can, too? *G* Can you imagine me happy in a world that didn't include our furry friends... or my graceless self trying to not slip on those streets of gold?? LOL Talk about hell!!! *S* |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Ed, a very thought provoking write, and a well written one as well... You have a leather head? No way... |
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