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Groping For The Chalkline
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We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.  ~Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan, 1893



GROPING FOR THE CHALKLINE


Huh?

Many of the plans, I've cultivated
Now sleep because I've hesitated
I've got them lined up in a row
Behind chalklines they've overgrown

Hmmm?

If I could take an inventory
Of mysteries, glories, and sob stories
I'd LIKE to say, THAT wasn't me
Who chose to live in quarantine

Ohhhhhhhh!

Suspended in a haze of days
In clumps and bumps that I've pureed
And filtered thru my memories
These plans still pull and call to me

Oh NO!!

I didn't know that I was deaf!
And dumb and blind, and so oppressed!
Yet my soul and heart still feel
And grope to find out what is real.....

BUMP!

OUCH!!!!!!!!!

AH HA!!!

There it is!!!

Right where I left it!!!



Whoedathunk?



A


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 Reviews of "Groping For The Chalkline"
Reviewed by Divinity 11 (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2004
hehehe,
I especially love the photo with this one!

jessica
aka
gypsie

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 4, 2004
A superb way to write
Have a Great, Prosperous, New Year!

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 4, 2004
really like the style and expression in this one!

Reviewed by Mark Mahoney (Reader)
Reviewed on January 3, 2004
I do so like this, hooks you grabs you and only lets you go when you finished reading it...thats what i thought would happen xx very enjoyable read from a very insightfull writer...take care...Mark xx

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on January 3, 2004
You are so original!!!

I love your mind Anita.....and you always find the best pic's for your writing.

ty, Dani

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 3, 2004
Lady A...you clever creative lady,always exciting poems in your den. It's been a pleasure;-)...

Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
This is put together quite well, Anita: a pleasure to read and a chuckle or two as well! Can't beat a combination like that. ~~Bonnie Q

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Right On We Are ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL In GUTTER!

TRASK

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Hi Lady A ...this was most interesting ....each and every line...I love the form...it added to the poetry...hope all is fine with you and yours.....floria

Reviewed by Oirdheirc Mor (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Hi Lady A.
I like this Format, it forces the reader to read. which is good.
myself having just mastered posting single lines.
Ambition is a wonderful thing.
How do you do it.
Big Smile.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Magnificently well done Anita!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Hi A, the many referecned you utilized hee were fantastic, and the reference to the plans become overgrown, almost like seeded, ehhh ? guess yu got this one right, smiles, al

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
This is awesome Anita.One of your best.You get better and better.
~Chrissie

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
I prefer Oscar Wilde's quote. Very astute of you to post it. Interesting form this epistle took. It kept me reading clear through to the end, which is unusual with a lot of stuff I'm seeing lately.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Lady A, Like this much. Very down to earth.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
I think we're all groping for that chalkline, every day! Great write, Anita.

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
I like this, Anita. Somehow it seems to relate to New Years' resolutions. I agree with Kate. This is fantastic!
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
This is a fantastic write!

Reviewed on January 2, 2004
In the words of the great Gilda Radner...."It's always somethin'"


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