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Shifting Sands |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia 
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In this world of transience, of evanescence and mortality, of shifting morals and ever changing boundaries... We look for permanence, something strong, something solid, something to hold on to, something that will always be there: Unchanging. Unflinching. So we stand on concrete paths, drive cars on tar covered roads. Walk in the shade of buildings that reach high into the sky... We furnish homes and pour money into phsyical things, knowing most of them will remain long after we have left this world. Yet... I never feel more sure of myself than when I feel the earth disppear from under my feet, pulled out to sea by transient waves as I stand on the shore of an ever changing ocean. The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
ah ::bows:: Glorious ! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
All of the solid things in life can be moved by nature, yet the heart knows and stays true. Questions are there to be asked but our inner being knows the real answers to all things, love, life and what we really want, but how many listen to their inner being? A fine poem of inner searching..enjoyed reading immensely..thank you.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rainbowdust A delight to read. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh, I do like this one dear poet. Even when it tugs too hard, the tug of the sea is spiritually far more solid than concrete. Good to read your thoughts today! |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Not willing to allow this to stray too far. |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia |
You're too kind, Larry! The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
We look for permanence, something strong, something solid, something to hold on to, something that will always be there: Unchanging. Unflinching. Yes... we do... and yet, so few find it... even fewer know how blessed they are when they do. *S* This is wonderful. *S* Your last verse takes me to the ocean's side... to listen to the secrets of the tide. *S* Excellent!! |
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the grey Member
since 2006-01-06
Posts 119Queensland, Australia. |
G'day Rainbowdust. I had a friend who lived in the concrete jungle and paid for everything she had to do and one day visited us and was lying back on the beach in her deck chair, running the sand through her toes and enjoying the cool sea breeze and watching the joy on other folks faces when she commented to me. "This cost you nothing you know." Enjoyed your sentiments. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Wisdom is shy, and takes refuge in ageless heart. Loved this. TD |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Yet... I never feel more sure of myself than when I feel the earth disppear from under my feet, pulled out to sea by transient waves as I stand on the shore of an ever changing ocean." Beautiful!! Absolutely beautiful! Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
In case it is needed Coming around again |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wisdom and strength are in your words. Very much enjoyed this poem! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile... I don't suppose I could interest you in some insurance then? Enjoyed this much, and agree with you, totally.  |
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