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Failure To Comprehend

Behold the cosmos's bounty Where elements combine Into leopards and ladybugs Dolphins and sea fans The hot spring's white mists The glistening sweat of man See the infinite display Black holes and stellar lights Gifts of such generosity This unfolding diversity Unnatural the shadowed History of man--the claims Of one path, of one way Amidst such an array Of wisdom and worlds Therein lies our failure To comprehend

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 11/16/2010 7:07:00 PM
wow, I am glad I came all the way back to see your first poem. YOu did a great job with this one, Linda. and that was so nice what you said to me about my poetry. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 4/8/2010 3:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Linda. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/5/2010 7:41:00 AM
Congrats Linda on your featured poem this week on the Soup... an excellent choice to feature and share .. thankxxx for your special comments on my poetry as well..luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of P.S.
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Date: 4/5/2010 7:30:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 4/4/2010 4:42:00 PM
enjoyed reading today, good one!!
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Date: 4/4/2010 4:00:00 PM
Interesting use of imagery to convey your thoughts. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 4/4/2010 1:37:00 PM
Linda, many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week >> James
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Date: 3/12/2010 4:30:00 PM
profound poem and ideas--again welcome!!
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