Borrowed Light

Borrowed Light



Philosophies
Flow in reams 
Through the ages
Echoed questions
Of the mighty
And the fallen

Historical diatribes 
Of consequence
And meaning
In which to consolidate
An
Answer

Are you ?

Answered ?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ginn Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 6:34 PM
I remember in philosophy classes the same debate over the same dialogues of Plato and Socrates, it goes on. I babycakes am one big question.
Reynolds Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 4:34 PM
All there is is truth. and everything being relative...yeah. loved this, Kristin
Winter Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 4:07 PM
little wavy flag. i don't think anyone has an answer, yet. love, shar
Higgins Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 12:51 PM
First, the title rocks...when I read this piece I thought of all those over the years who borrowed or stole and made claim to it calling it their own...I maybe off...but those past bullcrappers all did the same thing.. borrowed, stole and made it their own.
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