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Rylands Raves ... Words Unspoken

Blog Posted:11/29/2010 12:44:00 AM
 

Words unspoken

 We send these things, the bits and pieces to those that mean something to us (otherwise we wouldn’t send them at all) to the person that we have never met, we have never seen, or in a lot of cases we have never even heard their voice, but we send them nonetheless. They give us a connection, a realization that we are not alone. A mind meets the tangible where in actuality the connection is completed only between our fingers and the buttons on our keyboard. We “hit” the send button and “mail” our words through a vastness that we cannot comprehend, and yet we know that the receiver will get them. Because in an hour or two, or even in the span of a day … or a week, we get a reply. They send back to us the lessons that they have learned that day, or the feelings they have … not even knowing if we really care. But deep down we do, why would you proliferate a fallacy if it means nothing to you?

 So I say …. Take a chance, let the person (whomever they are) that you communicate with via this thing called the web know the real you. I’m not saying that you should divulge to them everything that you are; but at least, don’t hold back in letting them know …. “Who” you are.

 You might be surprised at the people that are already in your world that you only knew of as an “address” but can go on to be your best friends, your confidante, and who knows, maybe a person that you can count on in a time of need …. Isn’t that what friendship is?

  Again this has been another edition of Ryland’s Raves …. Thanks for reading



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Date: 11/30/2010 2:46:00 PM
I believe there is more of a connection here on this site than on any other site I've belonged to. This has been a haven for cyber friendships. By the way, usually I fail the first time I try something, so sky diving scares the living H--- out of me. Vince
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Date: 11/30/2010 9:55:00 AM
Iolanda made a good point about Wilma and others (Tahera, Celene, Charles Melody, Gert Knop, Janette Fisher, James Fraser, Hitendra) who are so far away but we develop special ties to them. There are so many special people here; we are blessed to share this site.
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Date: 11/29/2010 8:15:00 PM
I too feel good with my soupeys :)Ifeel good when I turn on the 'puter and I see a kind comment from Carol Brown, or a funny blog from Carolyn Devonshire. Isn't it something to have Wilma for a friend and she is in South Africa. Just look on the map and see what a huge distance is from San Diego to Cape Town. HUGE! but yet so close...I am blessed with my soupeys :)andAndrea, Dane Ann, and many more and the guys too :)
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Date: 11/29/2010 3:49:00 PM
Ryland, I agree w/Carolyn...some of the poets here have become my trusted friends....I feel I can lean on them when it hits the fan...and also encourage them when I sense the need.... this is one of my reasons for staying here... jimbo
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Date: 11/29/2010 8:07:00 AM
May you continue to rave... Writing is a lonely profession at times; often such an individual, private profession. And it demands vulnerability, doesn't it, if it will be true; if it will be 'good'? There is a certain amount of courage required to send out words written with such vulnerability. May I say, Mr. Matthews, you have most aptly captured our need to connect with each other. For I believe that we not only need to receive responsive validation, but also need to offer it in return. Thank you.
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Date: 11/29/2010 5:01:00 AM
A great Ryland rave this Monday my friend.. a poignant piece on the value of commenting sincerely and understanding the sharing process too ... we strive for that on the Soup.. u have fit in very nicely Ryland.. continue to entertain us with your poetic genius luv.. and enjoy your week ..with luv..
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Date: 11/29/2010 1:33:00 AM
I became active here on the Soup just after my father died, Ryland, and the uplifting comments from others meant so much. Most poets tend to bare their souls in their words, yet some may be deceptive. We learn sooner or later who our true friends are. This website is a great place to make friends. I have conversed with many by phone and feel I can count on them in times of need. Ladies like Dane Ann, Iolanda and Barbara G. have been so wonderful to know! And the men are special too. Peace and blessings, Carolyn
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