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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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You can cut yourself by accident while prepping veggies in the sink. You can cut yourself on parchment writing your heart in poetic ink. You can cut yourself while shaving, playing cards and dominoes, or while innocently scratching those annoying mosquito bites you find between your toes. But the deepest cut you’ll ever know is when you cut yourself off from the love of your humanity, thinking you are a solo player, playing the game of life on your own. "No man is an island. No man stands alone." Some wise person said that a long, long time ago. I simply repeat it now, in case you didn’t know it is a universal truth. You can cut yourself by accident while prepping veggies in the sink. You might even bleed a little, but not enough to make you think. But when you cut yourself off from the arms of humanity, you lose your soul, and perhaps your life, as you embrace the weakest link. * reposted from 2002, just because |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
A very useful and heart-warming piece of advice from a very warm-hearted person. Thank you for this. I enjoyed it immensely. - Owl |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kacy-lady, you are full of sage wisdom today! Enjoyed the rhythm and the thoughts of this.  ...jo |
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RedStoneEB Senior Member
since 2003-06-08
Posts 772uk |
Yes i cut myself while shaving i look like i've been in a fight pretty funny, plus i also cut my arms and hands cos i have this machine at work you throw card into it but if your in a rush you walk away with slices all over lucky they heal up not really that big and i've had that deep cut good write |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Owlie and Jo, thanks! oh, dear Red Stone, please be careful! thanks for visiting  |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
In retrospect, this is exactly what I did... I wish I had read this four years sooner o.O Ah well, lessons learned, I'm going to add it to my library for future reminders  and then He created the horse... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kacy, your wisdom has been showing a lot lately...and that is a good thing! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
You are wise beyond your years sweet lady. Hugs~Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Isolation of self and spirt leads to so much despair. Well said, Kacy. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very nicely done! Eric |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kacy...I admire you and these words! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
You caught me by surprise, Ethome.  glad you enjoyed the read. Martie, hugs to you, you are always so kind in your replies. |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
There is truth here..yes..i hear it..thank you.. Goldenrose. |
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sweetberry Member
since 2006-03-29
Posts 125 |
There's so much reality in this poem that a lot of people do not even realize or better yet take for granted! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
"No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind" John Donne Good write Midnight. Enjoyed..martyjo |
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miabug Member
since 2006-04-19
Posts 59Canada |
Reminder of a mistake... truly well written. Thanks for sharing. I am glad I could heal my cut Mia Rainclouds lie in your tears, sunshine in your heart. When you cry from happiness, you glow as a rainbow. - Marie-Ève C. |
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