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The Box

The Box Outside the box: People frantic to find a way into the box Surely in the box they will find great fortune New home, jazzy car, private schools Admiration, clout, exotic places..fine wine Country clubs.. .THE Great LIFE In the box: People trying to find a way out of the box Work weekends., home at 9, Kids, what kids? Deadlines, blood pressure, Rolaids, airports, Taxes. Wife lonesome (how lonesome?) anxiety..commute.. NO LIFE No Box: Honest work, family, good food, friends Soccer Saturdays, dogs, quiet times, holding hands. Ice cream, nature, Sleeping soundly Just LIfe

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Date: 12/19/2008 11:53:00 AM
NO BOX is where I find myself... I took early retirement and now my time's my own. Reading and music, and a little TV... PARADISE! Great piece Barbara!! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 11/21/2008 3:47:00 AM
Sorry to read about your bad afternoon, Barbara, and hoping that you will have a wonderful day today. Love, Nigel
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Date: 11/20/2008 11:39:00 PM
Very inventive write Barbara.Rgds Brian & thanks for your always welcome comments
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Date: 11/20/2008 4:22:00 PM
I love the form of this poem and the message that it gives.
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Date: 11/20/2008 12:39:00 PM
Barbara, this is inspired! I see you are not only a great poet, but also a great philosopher and observer of life. Wonderful write. Love, Nigel
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Date: 11/20/2008 10:48:00 AM
very good piece so different. something to think about. thank you for reading my contented woods and for your comment. the day I was there it was in the 70's, two days ago. today it is 32 and very cold, that is the way it is in denver.
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Date: 11/20/2008 10:30:00 AM
Sometimes I'm able to be in that "no box" place, but then I forget and need to be reminded it's there. Thanks for the reminder.
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