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 Feb 28 15, 12:58
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 Laureate Legionnaire  Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends  |
too bad Hell, or Hades ain't alive
fear makes folks so much harder to strive so they work like skink till they're on the brink of being able to die, or to thrive Alan ·······  ······· |
  
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Mar 1 15, 23:59
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 Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,389 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
“If you’re able to thrive, you won’t die!”
Everyone knows this statement’s a lie. Even if you’re a cat, you have nine and that’s that then you will be rewarded or fry. ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner       |
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Mar 2 15, 01:20
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
you will then be rewarded, or fry
no use, pretending you won't die be you ever so bad or not, just by a tad only question to ask is just, why ? Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 2 15, 04:26
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,578 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
If you're constantly questioning 'why?'
you will not be the company guy 'cause they want you to do what you're told, not to screw with their picture of pie in the sky. ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 2 15, 04:43
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
why a picture of pie in the sky ?
I'd prefer one of sky in the pie more wholesome by far could be sold in a jar we'd all go there in the by and by Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 2 15, 07:15
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Hi Daniel
yeah, i can relate. Bose downsized the Americas Sales Team last week and my department was eliminated. In all, 145 were laid off in that team, myself included. 28 years I had there. It had changed though. I will log in and post some challenges in a bit. I am in a shocking funk. Your limerick hits home. ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner    |
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Mar 2 15, 09:31
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
Dear Lori,
I am so sad to hear your news. Good luck in finding a (better) job ! Love Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 2 15, 14:20
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,389 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
Buy and bye; all of us have been there
when the company said that they care but in truth, they require bottom lines to get higher. Profit margins go up, so they pare. Lori, Sorry to hear that a famous maker of speakers failed to communicate their true intentions. Maybe they'll offer you a senior VP marketing position in another division. Larry ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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Mar 2 15, 14:47
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
Profit margins must go high, higher
so parsimonious build up the fire they cut all the staff by way more than half and imolate themselves on a pyre Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 2 15, 17:32
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,578 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
So sorry to hear the tough news, Lori. I was the victim of my own critique of my agency two years ago, when I was suspended for untrue claims against me. They had gradually changed our excellent program into a nearly meaningless pseudo-intervention for families trying do deal with a mentally ill family member. Most meaningful interventions were eliminated in favor of pabulum. My 16-year investment was simply thrown away, and I was unceremoniously eliminated.
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Mar 2 15, 22:29
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Thanks Alan, Larry and Daniel.
Yeah i did NOT see that coming at all. In one swift meeting, 145 laid Off. I am still bewildered and other things but it will be better wherever I end up. I'll be along tomorrow to post. Got sidetracked today. Hugs Lori ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Mar 3 15, 11:43
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,578 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
It is difficult; counting on friends
sometimes leads to unfortunate ends. When your purposes clash even when there's no bash things can happen; and there are no mends. ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 3 15, 16:09
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
things can happen that need no amends
like failing to steer round those sharp bends while driving a car while hitched to a star life cannot take it, and so it just ends Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 4 15, 10:39
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,578 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
If your life is found burning both ends
of a candle, you'll find it distends or may melt in a blob so that you'll have to daub it up while it's hot... it depends. ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 4 15, 11:17
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
it's up while it's hot, it depends
on just how "la grand affaire" ends is it with whimper perhaps a simper or action, and remain best of friends ? Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 4 15, 17:08
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,578 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Taking action with best friend's remains
you cremate him; a small jar contains fine grey ashes you keep in the back of your Jeep until they can be spread on the plains. ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 4 15, 18:24
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
I see you own a spread on the plains
earned by interring human remains so a grave is dug then you pull the plug and consign those remains to the saints Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 5 15, 22:44
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,389 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
Those remains of the saints you've consigned
are quite often mere fragments they find; kept hermetically sealed but this fact is revealed, veneration is all in the mind. ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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Mar 6 15, 06:40
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,578 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
germination's a thought in your mind
taking root 'til it grows, is refined and comes out of your lips... but the clutch somehow slips and the words spew forth poorly defined. ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 6 15, 23:24
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,389 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
Pour a forth and define the words spewed
by a man with a fifth who is stewed and if any make sense it's mere coincidence; otherwise, I would say we're all screwed. ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner |
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