Sunday, September 19, 2010

A Magpie Equation: t (c + exp) = ME

Time applied to
character and experience
combine to squeeze
us into who we are
leaving me with
few regrets, but one.

Sadly, time chose
not to twist 
me to match
its curvy figure eight.

Instead, 
I've become round
probably from rolling
with life's punches.     

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22 comments:

  1. RNSANESeptember 19, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Well, round isn't so bad, Stevie...I like that better than square....sure do like that picture of you with the sweet grandbaby. I'm still waiting for baby news though I don't think it will be forthcoming any time soon.

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2010/09/sundays-in-my-city-san-francisco-houses.html

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  2. HelenSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    OH, I loved this ... honest and wise.

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  3. steveroniSeptember 19, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Stevie, since we are named similarly, I can say this to YOU. The beauty of your smile, and the twinkle in your eyes is what any 'normal' Peep sees.

    As for 'roundness' I do not know, but protons, neutrons, electrons, and on down--or up--to the wheel, vortex of a storm, stars, planets...are these all not fairly well-rounded? And what about education? (as in well-rounded education--BIG grin here!!!)

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  4. steveroniSeptember 19, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Forgot to sign my name...Steve E.

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  5. Steve CapelinSeptember 19, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    Loveley piece Stevie. Touching. Hope your day is full of joy and keep rolling with the punches.

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  6. Karen SSeptember 19, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    This was fun -- I like the equation and loved "Sadly, time chose
    not to twist
    me to match
    its curvy figure eight" this can be taken so many ways.

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  7. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Very poetic Stevie. You do these prompts so well. Enjoy Elijah's visit!

    That lovely Rhine house in my post was now just used as the Beringer tasting/sales center, but it did have some lovely stained glass windows I might show on a future post.

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  8. Tumblewords:September 19, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Rolling with the punches is a good thing! Clever post!

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  9. LydiaSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    What a personal take on the prompt. So unique that I will absolutely remember it.

    Thank you for visiting my blog. :)

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  10. ZuzanaSeptember 20, 2010 at 5:07 AM

    Oh I LOVED this one.;) I love the optimistic out look and the beautiful analogies.;))
    xo

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  11. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 20, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    I love the analogy of rolling with the punches. So well said. I must be able to roll with any punch. ;)

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I roll with the punches too.

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  13. DarylSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    You are so talented ..

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  14. tincanlilySeptember 20, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    You are a very creative lady. I wish I had a way with words. The dolls are so cute. You did a fantatstic job! I love the little story behind them. You are for sure a very crafty grandma! Have a nice day!
    denise

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  15. GailOSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Love your equation! Round is profound!

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  16. Tess KincaidSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Oh, me too!!! I agree. Round is so profound!

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  17. DaveSeptember 21, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    Round is a shape Steviewren.Better that than shapeless huh? As we age so does our shape change, and we can't do a thing about it! - Dave

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  18. Carrie Van HornSeptember 21, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Steviewren I just love this...rolling with life's punches is what so many of us learn to do...especially when we have survived teenagerhood with our kids...:-)...i became round to...:-)

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  19. Kathe W.September 22, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    I chuckled at the end of your piece....such wisdom in accepting and moving forward.
    Great perspective.

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  20. ~T~September 22, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Great equation! I love how you fit it to the image. Very nice.

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  21. relSeptember 22, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    You're very astute, clever and witty!
    I like this post!:)
    rel

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  22. philSeptember 22, 2010 at 5:17 PM


    Love how this just flows from top to bottom.

    And thanks as always for visiting my little blog. :)

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