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Searching For Nothing

Searching For Nothing I like holidays when nothing is celebrated. The streets are empty and Pigeons burst from cover as I walk down wide boulevards, eagerly searching solitude. No buses, no commuters, no human distractions to distort my personal oblivion. Precisely this moment is what I crave, free to squander empty thoughts, filled with nothing. Then it floats into my head… where should I go? well... anywhere is the answer I’m looking for. Then I’ve arrived at my special place, where it all makes sense. If I choose, I can walk across the busiest intersection, only inspiration, crosses my path. Maybe head back across the same street, and still, only possibilities enter my mind. Solitude is purity… those Pigeons I startled earlier, landed anywhere they wanted, and so did I. 07/07/10

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Date: 7/10/2010 12:10:00 AM
That last stanza of yours really made me smile, jimbo-- I could just picture myself in your shoes --really enjoyed how this one is so contemplative--btw glad you liked my Diwata, she is watching you, you know ;) nikko :)
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Date: 7/9/2010 7:58:00 PM
okay i just love the entire poem. Glad i read this before i head out..Wow!! love the last 3 lines of your poem.. adding this to my favs. along with the poet.. thank you James for always giving me enjoyable poems to read never a bore.,..p.d.
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Date: 7/7/2010 1:29:00 PM
I agree....some of the best holidays...are simple, ordinary days....the ones we often overlook should be the ones we appreciate and enjoy....the peace and solitude of the sunrise, and the sunset. I like this poem!! :)
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Date: 7/7/2010 9:42:00 AM
ahhhhhhhh HA! yup free to be thee!
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Date: 7/7/2010 9:41:00 AM
Sweet solitude.. Enjoy it my friend. This world is full of distractions..most of it not worth the time we spend on them. Hope you're doing well, Jimbo..Peace, love, Audrey
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Date: 7/7/2010 5:20:00 AM
I love this Sarah x
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Date: 7/7/2010 5:08:00 AM
I crave the same thing. That is why I moved to the country. Wonderful writing, Jimbo. Thank you for your very kind comments; they mean so much to me. Love, Lainie
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Date: 7/7/2010 4:08:00 AM
I like this very much! It's going to my favs : )
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Date: 7/7/2010 3:40:00 AM
Doesn't happen much in real life though does it..Great thoughts about how to get inspired...May your pen always flow with inspiration to grace these pages of soup..Sara
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