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no direction
gowerboy
7/28/2008 10:13 am
there was a time when none of this was necessary

you know this already
you know it like blood flowing from a head wound
it comes naturally and needs no direction

there is no time for any of this now
it has been overlooked if not abandoned
but that is only a matter of designation

what are your plans
what use are plans when the horizon has us in its grasp

I would walk with you for a while
but my legs are worn to useless stumps
and if I hear more pointless yammering from wagging tongues
I will rip off my ears

but you know this already
which is why you are silent
and do not walk with me any more

and why the blood needs no direction


midnight_daisy
1240 posts 

7/28/2008 11:27 am

Fantastic.

Cheers!

debutanteBaltimr
12668 posts 

7/28/2008 11:58 am

I'm glad you are in a good mood today, sir! I am almost as happy!

A Woman's from the BACK !

CaptainPrincess
3239 posts 

7/28/2008 5:26 pm

hmm...everything copacetic?

Much Love,CaptainPrincess

flamekeeper
3021 posts 

7/28/2008 6:21 pm

my fav line of this poem. not sure why

"and why the blood needs no direction"

because it's true I think.

Arrifairy
1240 posts

7/28/2008 6:46 pm

I hope you save your work...should be in a book! Loved it!

"Never look back, the future is so close!"

Angie

bellezia
18645 posts

7/28/2008 7:08 pm

again nindut.

(¯`v´¯)
`*.¸.*´
¸.•´¸.•*¨) ¸.•*¨)
(¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`•
smile and be happy always

4ever_fun
2666 posts

7/28/2008 7:47 pm

I would walk with you for a while
but my legs are worn to useless stumps
and if I hear more pointless yammering from wagging tongues
I will rip off my ears


For reasons I am not going to go into...I can really relate to this particular part of the poem. Especially the ripping off my ears!

Michelle

Ari_fairy
16078 posts 

7/28/2008 7:58 pm

Sometimes the greatest love...is to allow you to walk in silence. This is lovely, Gower...as are so many of your pieces. Your work....is a treasure...often...I sit and simply think on the words...because the meaning is so clear...and so obscure.

Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari

MunchkinMatron2
10333 posts 

7/29/2008 4:44 am

Can't you ignore the yammering from wagging tongues, though?

I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.

agag_00_back
1395 posts 

7/29/2008 5:12 am

what use are plans when the horizon has us in its grasp

Are you a fatalist?

Try doing a handstand, and you will find that at least we can momentarily change the direction of the blood.


Agnes

elaine67
6106 posts 

7/29/2008 3:30 pm

    Quoting agag_00_back:
    what use are plans when the horizon has us in its grasp

    Are you a fatalist?

    Try doing a handstand, and you will find that at least we can momentarily change the direction of the blood.

Turn the horizon on its head.

Peace .. elaine67

sens_4_always
777 posts 

7/29/2008 10:57 pm

<<speechless so will not forbear to comment, other than what I have already commented, which is a comment in itself

Sensy

between the stars,
beyond the planet mars,
there Sens will be

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:36 am

Fanks.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:38 am

    Quoting debutanteBaltimr:
    I'm glad you are in a good mood today, sir! I am almost as happy!
My very best regards to you, sir! Toodle pip, old boy!

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:40 am

Whatever the opposite of copacetic is, well, that.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:41 am

    Quoting flamekeeper:
    my fav line of this poem. not sure why

    "and why the blood needs no direction"

    because it's true I think.
I like that line, too.

Possibly for the same reason.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:41 am

    Quoting Arrifairy:
    I hope you save your work...should be in a book! Loved it!
You mean you aren't copying them all down?

Thanks

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:43 am

salamat, again

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:44 am

    Quoting 4ever_fun:
    I would walk with you for a while
    but my legs are worn to useless stumps
    and if I hear more pointless yammering from wagging tongues
    I will rip off my ears


    For reasons I am not going to go into...I can really relate to this particular part of the poem. Especially the ripping off my ears!
Do you need any bandages?

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:44 am

    Quoting Ari_fairy:
    Sometimes the greatest love...is to allow you to walk in silence. This is lovely, Gower...as are so many of your pieces. Your work....is a treasure...often...I sit and simply think on the words...because the meaning is so clear...and so obscure.
Thanks, Ari. That's a lovely compliment.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:45 am

    Quoting MunchkinMatron2:
    Can't you ignore the yammering from wagging tongues, though?
Not when they belong to people with whom you have no option but to talk.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:48 am

    Quoting agag_00_back:
    what use are plans when the horizon has us in its grasp

    Are you a fatalist?

    Try doing a handstand, and you will find that at least we can momentarily change the direction of the blood.

I'm not a fatalist, but sometimes you try so hard to change things and are knocked back again and again.

The blood will still flow to the ground, whatever your perspective.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:48 am

    Quoting elaine67:
    Turn the horizon on its head.
A good trick if you can do it.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 4:49 am

Thanks for the comment.

agag_00_back
1395 posts 

7/30/2008 5:57 am

    Quoting gowerboy:
    I'm not a fatalist, but sometimes you try so hard to change things and are knocked back again and again.

    The blood will still flow to the ground, whatever your perspective.
Remember what you said on the issue of being unique? It'll be fine as long as you express yourself and show your concern.

Change can only be achieved by the efforts of both sides. If the other side is determined to refuse to change itself, then it's not your fault.

But don't give up trying.

Agnes

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 8:01 am

    Quoting agag_00_back:
    Remember what you said on the issue of being unique? It'll be fine as long as you express yourself and show your concern.

    Change can only be achieved by the efforts of both sides. If the other side is determined to refuse to change itself, then it's not your fault.

    But don't give up trying.
I remember, but sometimes I need reminding. Thanks Agnes.

It doesn't look like the other side will change any time soon,
but the holidays are almost here, so I'll try again next year.

4ever_fun
2666 posts

7/30/2008 8:14 am

    Quoting gowerboy:
    Do you need any bandages?
You know if you have 'Winnie the Pooh' I would take those. It would probably help me to remember that the reason for ripping off my ears was pretty childish on my part! (warm smile)

If I do not see you on here before you take leave on that vacation G, you have a safe and fabulous time. You will be sorely missed yet I know everyone is happy that you are getting a well deserved break from it all!

Ciao
Michelle

Michelle

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 8:52 am

    Quoting 4ever_fun:
    You know if you have 'Winnie the Pooh' I would take those. It would probably help me to remember that the reason for ripping off my ears was pretty childish on my part! (warm smile)

    If I do not see you on here before you take leave on that vacation G, you have a safe and fabulous time. You will be sorely missed yet I know everyone is happy that you are getting a well deserved break from it all!

    Ciao
    Michelle
I've got some Eeyore ones which are printed with his own brand of wisdom, like:

"They're funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you're having them."

I go, I come back.

midnight_daisy
1240 posts 

7/30/2008 9:22 am

Right. The only 'F' word that comes to mind isn't very appropriate, here.

Cheers!

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/30/2008 10:11 am

    Quoting midnight_daisy:
    Right. The only 'F' word that comes to mind isn't very appropriate, here.
On this site, shouldn't that be an 'FF' word?

MunchkinMatron2
10333 posts 

7/30/2008 10:32 am

    Quoting midnight_daisy:
    Right. The only 'F' word that comes to mind isn't very appropriate, here.
Flatulence?

I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.

MunchkinMatron2
10333 posts 

7/30/2008 10:32 am

    Quoting gowerboy:
    On this site, shouldn't that be an 'FF' word?
Flatulent fuci?

I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.

Arrifairy
1240 posts

7/30/2008 12:00 pm

    Quoting gowerboy:
    You mean you aren't copying them all down?

    Thanks
I am, should I publish them as mine?...LOL

"Never look back, the future is so close!"

Angie

slcpunkett79
582 posts 

7/30/2008 1:38 pm

this made me feel funny....

When you can't beat em' with anything else beat em' with kindness

ladykitty22
294 posts

7/30/2008 4:46 pm

so, just to boil it down...sounds like life sucks???

Love, LK

agag_00_back
1395 posts 

7/31/2008 5:13 am

    Quoting gowerboy:
    I remember, but sometimes I need reminding. Thanks Agnes.

    It doesn't look like the other side will change any time soon,
    but the holidays are almost here, so I'll try again next year.
Welcome to join the group of us holidayers, though I suppose your summer vacation must be longer than that of mine.

Take good rest and enjoy yourself as much as you can during the holiday, you know you just deserve it.

And please be back safe and sound.
(BTW, no more thanks pls, otherwise it'll be me who will have to rip her ears off. )

Agnes

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/31/2008 7:58 am

Too windy.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/31/2008 7:59 am

Gone with the sea weed.

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/31/2008 8:00 am

    Quoting Arrifairy:
    I am, should I publish them as mine?...LOL
I just meant for you to look after them!

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/31/2008 8:01 am

Funny peculiar or funny haha?

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/31/2008 8:02 am

    Quoting ladykitty22:
    so, just to boil it down...sounds like life sucks???

    Love, LK
Oh, life's okay. But there are moments.............

gowerboy
9195 posts

7/31/2008 8:04 am

    Quoting agag_00_back:
    Welcome to join the group of us holidayers, though I suppose your summer vacation must be longer than that of mine.

    Take good rest and enjoy yourself as much as you can during the holiday, you know you just deserve it.

    And please be back safe and sound.
    (BTW, no more thanks pls, otherwise it'll be me who will have to rip her ears off. )
Last day today and back to work on 1 September.

whhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't go doing any Van Goghs on me there, Agnes.

CaptainPrincess
3239 posts 

7/31/2008 9:49 pm

    Quoting gowerboy:
    Whatever the opposite of copacetic is, well, that.
could you be a little more specific?

(of course you can't...would be too easy, right?)

Much Love,CaptainPrincess

melmac
1913 posts 

8/1/2008 1:40 pm

I am just dropping by to say holla mi amigo

straight from the heart

beta34
8536 posts

8/2/2008 12:59 am

I thought it was intrinsic of blood not to need directions ... or does it happen only with latin blood?

betty miss you too

ndpendentlady44
5613 posts

8/2/2008 12:02 pm

My Comp I instructor wants me to minor in writing. She says my artistic ability comes out in description when I write.

Just wondering, if I choose writing as my minor, is there a possibility that my classes would open my mind to such beautifully written words as yours? Would the possibility be there, that I have somewhere locked inside of me the kind of thinking that you put down on electronic paper?
If I do, would writing classes help me find those thoughts?

"If it doesn't hurt anyone else and makes you happy, then make it happen."

Ashera_Dreamz
101 posts 

8/2/2008 1:00 pm

Beautiful words.....as always....darn babe, you make me think...LOL
Thanks for stopping by my page....
(¯`v´¯) `*.¸.*´ ¸.•´¸.•*¨) ¸ .•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`When you wake up, do it with love.
When you wash your face, do it with love.
When you brush your teeth, do it with love.
When you dress for work, do it with love.

When you eat your breakfast, do it with love.
When you kiss your spouse/kids goodbye, do it with love.
When you drive to work, do it with love.
When you greet your boss, employees, coworkers,
do it with love.
When you are doing your job, do it with love.
When you are talking to your client/customer service,
do it with love.

When you are talking to your neighbor, do it with love.
When you are talking to the man on the street, do it with love.
When you read a child a bedtime story, do it with love.

When you go to bed, do it with love.
When you close your eyes and dream of the stars,
do it with love.

If you don’t have anything to do,
do it with love.
When you love, do it with love.
JUST REMEMBER....
When you do anything with love, you are putting out such an incredible vibration that you attract love and friendship. You are building your reservoir for love and thus increasing your capacity for love.
Have a wonderful day, thinking of you with a smile~ ASHERA (¯`v´¯) `*.¸.*´ ¸.•´¸.•*¨) ¸ .•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`

"I am many women in one, many things to many people but mostly I do what I do best...I'm just me..."

Water_Sprite
583 posts

8/2/2008 1:59 pm

why so tragic, the blood definitely needs a direction...to your heart...some of us do need it to work properly to hear our secrets, remember?

melmac
1913 posts 

8/2/2008 8:16 pm

hope your weekend is going great my friend

straight from the heart

gowerboy
9195 posts

8/3/2008 2:46 pm

    Quoting CaptainPrincess:
    could you be a little more specific?

    (of course you can't...would be too easy, right?)
Possibly (to both questions).

gowerboy
9195 posts

8/3/2008 2:48 pm

    Quoting melmac:
    I am just dropping by to say holla mi amigo
Thanks, mac

ciao, bello

gowerboy
9195 posts

8/3/2008 2:48 pm

    Quoting beta34:
    I thought it was intrinsic of blood not to need directions ... or does it happen only with latin blood?

    betty miss you too
I think that was what I said, wasn't it?

gowerboy
9195 posts

8/3/2008 2:50 pm

    Quoting ndpendentlady44:
    My Comp I instructor wants me to minor in writing. She says my artistic ability comes out in description when I write.

    Just wondering, if I choose writing as my minor, is there a possibility that my classes would open my mind to such beautifully written words as yours? Would the possibility be there, that I have somewhere locked inside of me the kind of thinking that you put down on electronic paper?
    If I do, would writing classes help me find those thoughts?
Just write.

It sounds simple, but it's true. The more you write, the more you discover.

(Nice to see ya, by the way )

gowerboy
9195 posts

8/3/2008 2:51 pm

    Quoting Ashera_Dreamz:
    Beautiful words.....as always....darn babe, you make me think...LOL
    Thanks for stopping by my page....
    (¯`v´¯) `*.¸.*´ ¸.•´¸.•*¨) ¸ .•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`When you wake up, do it with love.
    When you wash your face, do it with love.
    When you brush your teeth, do it with love.
    When you dress for work, do it with love.

    When you eat your breakfast, do it with love.
    When you kiss your spouse/kids goodbye, do it with love.
    When you drive to work, do it with love.
    When you greet your boss, employees, coworkers,
    do it with love.
    When you are doing your job, do it with love.
    When you are talking to your client/customer service,
    do it with love.

    When you are talking to your neighbor, do it with love.
    When you are talking to the man on the street, do it with love.
    When you read a child a bedtime story, do it with love.

    When you go to bed, do it with love.
    When you close your eyes and dream of the stars,
    do it with love.

    If you don’t have anything to do,
    do it with love.
    When you love, do it with love.
    JUST REMEMBER....
    When you do anything with love, you are putting out such an incredible vibration that you attract love and friendship. You are building your reservoir for love and thus increasing your capacity for love.
    Have a wonderful day, thinking of you with a smile~ ASHERA (¯`v´¯) `*.¸.*´ ¸.•´¸.•*¨) ¸ .•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`
Thinking is good for you (sometimes).

gowerboy
9195 posts

8/3/2008 2:52 pm

    Quoting Water_Sprite:
    why so tragic, the blood definitely needs a direction...to your heart...some of us do need it to work properly to hear our secrets, remember?
I mean, it doesn't need to be given directions.

Arrifairy
1240 posts

8/3/2008 5:34 pm

    Quoting gowerboy:
    I just meant for you to look after them!
Do you trust me?

"Never look back, the future is so close!"

Angie

fastcatkin
451 posts

8/3/2008 8:02 pm

Interesting poem... silence!

Do you crave silence today my dear?

slcpunkett79
582 posts 

8/4/2008 4:07 pm

    Quoting gowerboy:
    Funny peculiar or funny haha?
funny peculiar.... kind of made me feel sad,angry and lost all at the same time... hmmm

When you can't beat em' with anything else beat em' with kindness

beta34
8536 posts

8/5/2008 1:48 pm

    Quoting gowerboy:
    I think that was what I said, wasn't it?
was it? I'm not sure ... poets make me confuse oh! my brain aches!

gowerboy
9195 posts

8/30/2008 9:06 am

arri - in that frock, of course

cat - except when I need noise

punkette - running hot and cold?

betty - sorry (again)

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