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Six Slopes

The six steep slopes they gave me.. yes, all were mine. I can give them to you.. if you wish them. Though they tend to be., unkind. Don't wait for them to love, or understand, or forgive.. It's not their way. They serve only to light a path, show you the way. Discover who you are, yes, and where you come from. It's what you always asked, and all you ever prayed. Don't look too far forward, they'll make sure you're blind.. Understand that you are all that matters not them, not us, not time.

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Date: 3/31/2021 9:25:00 AM
I wonder if one of your numbers in numerology is six! (I see below that you say there are actually seven slopes) Now you are talking . SEven is MY number.
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Date: 4/3/2021 3:51:00 PM
Andrea, Funny, isn't it? I made a poem about another luck seven. Though they aren't all so lucky, it seems. -Richard
Date: 3/24/2021 5:08:00 PM
very interesting and deep one. i wonder why six.
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Date: 3/25/2021 8:29:00 AM
Andrea, Only interesting to an interested few. That is the point of the poem, it's nothing but words without you. -Richard
Date: 3/23/2021 4:07:00 PM
Beautifully penned Richard. I love the last two lines - straight to the point. :) Linda
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Date: 3/21/2021 4:07:00 PM
How insightful, yes sometimes they can be 'unkind' but adversity can reveal your strength - and the last lines just beautiful~
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Date: 3/22/2021 2:08:00 PM
Michelle, Thanks again for the visit. If everything has a reason, does it mean there's a reason for everything? There are actually seven slopes, btw. -Richard
Date: 3/21/2021 1:45:00 PM
You are all that matters, and in time you well realize if all is well with you, all falls into place, nicely penned dear Richard, thank you for sharing.
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Date: 3/21/2021 3:19:00 PM
Mystic Rose Rose, Spring is in the air. Always hope in a new season. Thank you for sharing too, and hope you have a nice Sunday. -Richard
Date: 3/21/2021 12:38:00 AM
I wish people KNEW this! "Understand that you are all that matters" Wow! Incredibly penned.
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Date: 3/21/2021 3:15:00 PM
Caren, Happy Sunday. I knew you would understand. -Richard
Date: 3/20/2021 11:40:00 AM
Excellent , insightful poem of finding oneself in the mountains as I see it and since I love the mountains, I am saving this beautiful poem as a FAV too :)
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Date: 3/21/2021 3:04:00 PM
Heidi, Thanks and happy Sunday to you. You have the perfect name for the mountains. Reminds me of the Sound of Music. Edelweiss, Edelweiss ~~ Every morning you greet me ~~ Small and white clean and bright ~~ You look happy to meet me... RIP Christopher Plummer (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) -R
Date: 3/20/2021 6:19:00 AM
WOW! This is deep, Richard. Words enlightenment on the slopes of life! Into my FAVES.
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Date: 3/20/2021 9:36:00 AM
Vijay, Thanks for the comments on the musings of a madman. Not me of course. -Richard
Date: 3/20/2021 3:41:00 AM
Such depth of thought, QTR!! Your words makes the mind move in an elevated way. Transcendent poetry, dear friend. It's good to read your insightful strokes again. Recovering from Covid-19 ... doing well now. Love and more love always.
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Date: 3/20/2021 9:34:00 AM
Hi Freddie, Thanks for that comment. I wish you well and hope you're feeling better. Some are left with health issues still. A tough year it's been. -QTR
Date: 3/20/2021 2:22:00 AM
To climb up is always difficult, but that is the sacrifice we must make.
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Date: 3/20/2021 9:29:00 AM
Victor, Thanks for the comment. Mount Everest' allure, stark and beautiful. Tall peaks and treacherous weathered slopes. Taken the most dreamers, never to see home again. -Richard

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