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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Leaning over a sheltered ledge, tossing pebbles into a peaceful pond shadowed with shallow sedge ~pondering~ just where does life’s ripple end? ...in the middle, or at water’s edge? She swam past me just then, a solo swan, on a mission. Graceful iridescent rings trailed, highlighted by the softly setting sun. She doesn’t bother with such questions, doesn’t seek where the answers might lie. And perhaps, neither should I. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
incredible pondering and a great way to live...hugs you and thank you |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks, Lee I'm also wondering where it really begins? Then of course, I get stuck in concentric circles. LOL |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
hmmm, at least your concentric circles imply that there's some form of structure to your thoughts. you know, not like disjointed thoughts bombarding your consciousness all over the place quote: i guess it depends on whether we have the gumption to follow our dreams through. or whether we have dreams in the first place. hee. enjoyed your Zen-like ending too |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
  glad that you enjoyed this |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
I LOVE this, Kacy . . . no, we should just LIVE (but we don't) and reminded me of Frost . . . this was perfection |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kacy I wish I had written this....I know I have asked the same question.  [This message has been edited by Martie (07-23-2005 07:34 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Beautifully zen-like, Kacy...  |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
"~pondering~ just where does life’s ripple end? ...in the middle, or at water’s edge?" The swans neck is in the shape of a question mark, Which to me, designates, that it doesn't know the answer, And as you state, it doesn't care... "She doesn’t bother with such questions, doesn’t seek where the answers might lie. And perhaps, neither should I." "perhaps, neither should I"...that's it! The path to Nirvana is paved with acceptance Of what is and what is not.... There, there is no I, and neither a swan Yet both exist Where the ripples start and also end. I hope you find that place someday And I meet you there.....  Beautiful poem, enjoyed ---------------ice/ford ><. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
No on know where lifes ripples will end. Do they? And, it does no good to worry. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Well said, fellow ponderperson *smile* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
my heart is warmed by these wonderful replies  to each of you |
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wandering glider Senior Member
since 2001-04-04
Posts 501aloft |
the ripples never end . . . they go on forever only their amplitude changes glider |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
sighh, you made me want to be a swan on a mission in a soft setting sun.. yes...without a care.. yes living and yes this and you, absolutely lovely. mxx take bread away from me, if you wish, take air away. but do not take from me your laughter. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A lovely write giving voice to what many think and then come back to but I think the thinking process is important even though there are never any answers. I guess we are all swans in between and in spite of the questions. Thanks - enjoyed! |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Exquisite. Patricia |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Perhaps we should not ponder... allowing minds to wander... still, it's a vice those thoughts that entice, as we wonder if her mate will land here... [I'm stuck in a really terrible limerical day...help me!!!!] although ice is right - you've GOT IT!  |
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The Jackal Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 426Springfield, Massachusetts U.S.A |
very insightful, enjoyed take care The Mongrel cat came home, Holding half a head proceeded to show it off to all his new found friends |
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