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Array ( [sid] => 19952 [catid] => 1 [aid] => Mick [title] => by the highway [time] => 2003-07-05 00:35:00 [hometext] => (I saw this wild flower by the highjway and felt drawn to it.........) [bodytext] =>

On the edge where the tar sank into the earth,
She stood swaying in air,
Guess waiting to reach somewhere.

No lover would pick her up,
in the name of his love.
No scholar would take her up,
in the name of his task.

For to match a rose's smell,
she had none.
For to match an orchid's ncharm ,
she had none.
For she was plain dainty,
with tiny white petals round a central brown.

yet,I looked longer.
yet,I felt compelled.
Yet,She cast astrange spell.
yet,She held a secret untold,
yet,She withheld some cure unknown.
Yet,inches above the tar,she swayed ,
Uncared,unloved and wild.

And,yet her story had to end.
Yet,she had to crush under a van.

And yet,
Her purpose served?

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by the highway

Contributed by joydeep_nath on Saturday, 5th July 2003 @ 12:35:00 AM in AEST
Topic: Lifepoems

On the edge where the tar sank into the earth,
She stood swaying in air,
Guess waiting to reach somewhere.

No lover would pick her up,
in the name of his love.
No scholar would take her up,
in the name of his task.

For to match a rose's smell,
she had none.
For to match an orchid's ncharm ,
she had none.
For she was plain dainty,
with tiny white petals round a central brown.

yet,I looked longer.
yet,I felt compelled.
Yet,She cast astrange spell.
yet,She held a secret untold,
yet,She withheld some cure unknown.
Yet,inches above the tar,she swayed ,
Uncared,unloved and wild.

And,yet her story had to end.
Yet,she had to crush under a van.

And yet,
Her purpose served?

Copyright © joydeep_nath ... [ 2003-07-05 00:35:00]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: by the highway (User Rating: 0 )
by Former_Member on Saturday, 5th July 2003 @ 12:54:21 AM AEST
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The poem was interesting. I like the atmosphere. It makes me feel like I'm there. I like that kind of poetry. Great poem!

Re: by the highway (User Rating: 1 )
by Ilhar on Saturday, 5th July 2003 @ 06:08:44 AM AEST
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you paint a good picture
Shari

Re: by the highway (User Rating: 1 )
by joydeep_nath on Saturday, 5th July 2003 @ 10:30:35 AM AEST
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hi,
thanks for the comment...i didnt expect any1 2 read my poem actually...coz most of the poems are either love poems et all wiht lil inspiration..not to my liking... keep reding bye

Re: by the highway (User Rating: 1 )
by vincy on Saturday, 5th July 2003 @ 10:59:56 AM AEST
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would it deepen your joy if I were to tell you
that this poem was thoroughly enjoyed
the subtle depth of its meaning, explored.

Re: by the highway (User Rating: 1 )
by DreamWeaver on Monday, 7th July 2003 @ 02:05:39 AM AEST
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Great write ... very intriguing ... Jan

Re: by the highway (User Rating: 1 )
by lovingcritters on Tuesday, 18th November 2003 @ 12:21:10 AM AEST
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Dear Joy Deep,
This was a marvelous poem
My thoughts never did roam.
You had me glued to your image,
like reading a page!

The best part I felt,
was the last line.
She had served her purpose.
While you gazed upon her all that time!

Oh, This was a lovely poem.
I love flowers along the road!
Thanking for sharing this me
I'll always remember your imagey

Loving Critters.
ConSue

Re: by the highway (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Saturday, 22nd May 2004 @ 12:09:42 PM AEST
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Another compelling, involving read. I was struck by the intricate way you described the flower, and asked a pertinent, philosophical question.
Another excellent title.

Re: by the highway (User Rating: 1 )
by Stitch on Tuesday, 18th January 2005 @ 08:25:01 AM AEST
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I can relate to this. Thanks for sharing. Glad I came over here to check out your stuff.
Stitch

Re: by the highway (User Rating: 1 )
by Shmokin on Monday, 10th April 2006 @ 11:53:28 AM AEST
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lovely read, if beauty's task is to be observed
is it enough to be observed by only one? Or can u share the beauty on?

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