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too much time for contemplation?
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296
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Wait…invades my privacy always on the edge what have I been doing lately within these years of 10 surprise obviously, all gone my form of fashion listening to the refrigerator turning on and off, off and on despite character break-ins a shriek of silent feet rob me of stacks of correspondence taking their position in a dead bolt stance voices dash up the stairs and down the hall screaming “come home, come home” clandestine nights, weather winter have I turned cold? covering me with perspective from a hundred years ago finally I find the courage to shout out loud “just what is my role in this community” have I literally thrown away a life story that could have been a best seller? well, at least on the shelves of Barnes and Noble? ahhhh these autumn years seem like freshly brewed dark coffee keeping me awake, even though I struggle to sleep curiosity eventually neuters an independent streak now I know why older folks can’t sleep while wondering around that question Have I Done Enough? Self exploration can sometimes be dirty words.... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'm getting to that point myself Lee  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"Self exploration can sometimes be dirty words...." ooohhh hard hitting so good! |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
ahhhh these autumn years seem like freshly brewed dark coffee keeping me awake, even though I struggle to sleep curiosity eventually neuters an independent streak now I know why older folks can’t sleep while wondering around that question Have I Done Enough? Self exploration can sometimes be dirty words.... Siyo LeeJ sigi for this sharing we are so hard on our self,yes,worrying did we do enough,the right things,but they are done dear one like explore a sore tooth sometimes best to leave be maybe?I like very much how you say this,our Autumn years we fear so long when finaly they are here we feel nothing but relief? blessings
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Awake at night , struggling to sleep , Lee that descibes me Hope |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
"have I literally thrown away a life story that could have been a best seller?" I love it all and love the above most of all  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
LeeJ....Some times self exploration is forced upon us...it may not feel so good but I think in the end it changes the way we appear. Deep poem, my friend...truth in words. |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
This is very good...something we have all thought about a time or two....take care...Julie kingsangel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
M'Dear, I hope that when you look inside, that you see the beauty that others see! Your ability to look within and without enables you to be the wonderful writer ~ and woman! ~ that you are.  Sending you a big, healing, hug-o-love, Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Don’t we all suffer this examination of self worth? Some do it with pity on their mind. Some with a closet filled with repentance. Others look to the sunrise with hope, the knowing that life continues, and will forever. Heaven and the universe are next to be explored. Melancholy. Take away the l a n c, and you are what is left over. Melancholy will fade away; suffering, death, tears, testing, and strife will all be past, and someday forgotten forever. “To Much Time for Contemplation” I know that story you speak of. Wonderful write Lee J. Enjoyed. JL Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
too much contemplation? just right for me and maybe Barnes and Noble, too! I haven't been here much lately, but at the few times I've been here, I've missed your name, and wondered if you were still writing. It is a pleasure to find that you are in full force! I liked your poem A LOT! misc |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
LeeJ - once again you so masterfully speak for so many of us but I guess we just need to remember that we did the best we could with what we had at the time. When the "who we are now" looks back it is perhaps to know that we could have done and been so much more ... if only. I too have missed your words although I myself haven't been around much lately. Wonderful write, LeeJ! Thank you! |
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CharmedOne615 Junior Member
since 2006-11-22
Posts 12 |
ah ok...found ya. This is really good. As a young person I cant relate to whats going on here, but at least I DO know. I have alot of family that would really appreciate this poem. Excellent work. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LeeJ, You cook the brine of appear And dine on its fear. Sorry I'm late.  |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
I am only 27, but I know even if I was 77 that I would reflect back, and ponder about more things that I could have done; or the things that I would have done differently. You did a great job on captureing your thoughts. I liked this write. Thank you for the read. Poetry is just the evidence of life. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
We are all often too harsh on ourselves.We don't see ourselves as others see us. We should look deeper into their thoughts and might find ourselves to be surprised.. How do we know whose life we may have helped, or caused to change? love ya, martyjo |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
just lovely! RDB |
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