One Can Count the Stones

One can count the stones
But not the ripples…the
Echoes of one’s conduct

One can grab a sail 
But not the gale…wisdom on
Implements of life

One can admire flame
But cannot touch…an in-
Appropriate desire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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January 16, 2016 at 4:11 PM
nice to read this one again. SKAT
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June 19, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Unless your're the mother of dragons " Game of Throne, touching fire ;} congrats on the featured poem ,, it is a nice one indeed. Thank you for liking my Beauty of poetry,,
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June 9, 2013 at 12:25 AM
Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week :-) Take care, and enjoy your wonderful days ahead . Always & Forever! **LINDA**
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May 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Qoheleth, your poem is very enjoyable, :-) Wishing you a nice warm welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best in your writings. I hope you find this community to be one of the best. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets, and myself? If you ever want or need feedback on any given poem, please look me up by clicking on my name anytime you're on line. I'm looking forward in becoming your #1 poetry soup fan. Please keep me posted every time you post a poem <3 LUV ~*~SKAT"
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May 3, 2013 at 8:19 PM
about your poem: I like the things we can view... sadly some things can't be touched.. xox~ Linda
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May 3, 2013 at 8:17 PM
Qoheleth,, Welcome to poetry soup. My name is Linda; many poets on the soup call me PD for fun. If you like, please consider checking out my contest in the future. SOME ARE FUN : -) You can find the contest page by clicking on the top left hand side. You will find many different contests to choose from. I’m looking forward in reading and following your poems right now and the future. If you ever want or need feedback on a certain poem, please look me up. I can't wait to read what you highly recommend. You can always stop by and say hi if you like. Keep me posted when you post your next poem…. Thank you ~ Always & Forever *LINDA
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May 3, 2013 at 7:21 AM
Thank you for your fine poem, you write very well Qoheleth. - Welcome to P-Soup. - Hope you will get much pleasure from sharing your thoughts and poems here with us. - Wish you all the best. - (Give comments, to get back) - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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