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paradise

Post by aoeclald » August 29th, 2016, 6:28 pm

i imagine
driving in reverse
while the earth spins
and i am here
in space and time
forever

so i stop
and i see the sun rise and
i see the sun set and
i see the starry sky
and i remember
i am small

so i let go
and watch fear
melt into the sea
above me and
around me

the plants breathe and
the oceans swell and
the mountains grow
fueled by our little fears
reminding us of paradise and
the significance of
being happy.

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it."
rip Gene Wilder



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Re: paradise

Post by Farkas » August 30th, 2016, 7:56 pm

Hi

Yes, the world is a beautiful place. It was given to us to make what ever we choose to make of it. So far, there has been some successes and some notable failures. What is important is that we recognize that the gears of time grind exceedingly small, all big things have a small beginnings.

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Re: paradise

Post by riversidepoet » August 31st, 2016, 7:55 pm

yes we are just a small part of this big old world, but we do have our part, must make the most of it, there is work for all to do, thanks for sharing, may God bless



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Re: paradise

Post by dwells » September 1st, 2016, 9:34 pm

It is what we make of it, often as not, and poetically couched with a sure hand AC. Good to read you again and cheers! - Dan


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Re: paradise

Post by IronHeart » September 4th, 2016, 11:04 pm

You've caught that feeling between grandiosity and insignificance. It's beautiful. I really enjoyed this, wouldn't change a thing.

-I.H.


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Re: paradise

Post by Christopher11 » September 8th, 2016, 9:12 am

Sounds like you put it in reverse with a heavy foot. Traveling backwards at the same pace the earth spins, can make things appear to stand still, and that can make us feel paralyzed by our monotonous daily tasks. But when the sunrises come from the west, we can find ourselves on a road that leads to innocence.

Very much enjoyed your beautiful words filled with passion!
David


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Re: paradise

Post by devil » September 8th, 2016, 9:59 am

Very much enjoyed. With all that is going on in the world, and our lives, it is important to take note of the beauty of life, the futility of it all, and just be.


I have found both freedom and safety in my madness; the freedom of loneliness and the safety from being understood, for those who understand us enslave something in us.

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Re: paradise

Post by kryssi_nykki » March 6th, 2017, 8:02 pm

This was so... nice to read. I mean that in exactly the warm and genuine feelings it brought up in me. It's not often stopping to consider your space in the universe and how truly small you are is a positive experience. A lot of the time it fills me with anxiety. Yet here, it seems good and necessary as well. Congrats on the spotlight :)


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Re: paradise

Post by aoeclald » March 11th, 2017, 2:07 pm

Oh wow, I just realized I earned a spotlight for this! Thank you guys so much for your commentary, I really appreciate it.

Luke



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Re: paradise

Post by IronHeart » March 12th, 2017, 5:03 am

Well deserved :) congrats.


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