The Puzzle of Life
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Life is a convoluted puzzle
Way beyond our comprehension,
Links within links,
Clues within clues,
Seemingly straightforward
But curved just out of sight
So that the pieces never fit
And nothing is what it seems,
Or the pattern repeats
‘til we think we know where it leads
And the ground falls away
Beneath our feet.
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©DGA 21.11.2010 06:47
21/11/2010 at 7:51 am
are we supposed to be able to fit it together, or is that a myth created to make us dissatisfied with our lives?
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21/11/2010 at 7:59 am
I don’t subscribe to the theory that we (and the whole of creation) are here by accident – impossible, for me to believe.
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21/11/2010 at 8:00 am
It make-believes us to think that found its clue but it always ahs a trick or two up its sleeve.
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21/11/2010 at 8:12 am
You are right, Sunamu. I don’t think we are meant to see more than just glimpses…
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21/11/2010 at 9:23 am
It’s a labrinth …
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21/11/2010 at 9:27 am
A maze – amazing!
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21/11/2010 at 1:31 pm
ha, just when we think we have it all together…it all changes…aint that the truth…
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21/11/2010 at 2:42 pm
Ooh it can be so frustrating… hmm…
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21/11/2010 at 11:54 pm
Frustrating (re your last comment), yes – but only until we let ourselves dive into the adventure of it all. I have loved working jigsaws since forever, but the puzzle of life seems to require a different set of problem-solving skills… 🙂
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22/11/2010 at 5:48 am
I just seem to get it all together as Brian (above) says, and something upsets the apple cart! I think the lesson here is to learn to be more flexible (hard for me). I also think it’s a question of ‘attitude’ and love your ‘dive into the adventure of it all’ because that’s what it’s all about! Tks Ruth.
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22/11/2010 at 11:25 pm
It is very strange – and I like the line about the patterning – will we ever find the underlying mechanism? Perhaps only when we die, or not… 😀
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23/11/2010 at 6:35 am
Life always seems to take an unpredictable turn when we least expect it. Strange… teaching us lessons… or not… 😉
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25/11/2010 at 8:01 am
The perfection for me is in the not-understanding, in the constant wonder of every new moment. How awesomely rich life is! Well put Adeeyoyo
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27/11/2010 at 8:18 am
Oh Wow Adee…this is SO good and SO true…guess it makes life interesting.
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27/11/2010 at 4:30 pm
Isn’t this the truth!…This poem tells the shear fact of life Adeeyoyo also known as …how the cow ate the cabbage around my house. Great job!
…I do hope your knee is doing alright.
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02/12/2010 at 4:02 pm
Lovely piece, Adee! Personally, I think if the pieces don’t fit, the puzzle was poorly made! Always shift the blame 😀
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03/12/2010 at 9:14 am
this poem excites me like never before. you have done such a wonderful interplay of verses and imagery. i like the way you compare life to a jigsaw puzzle board. and each one of us, have to live the days completing the whole picture. thought provoking, indeed!
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04/12/2010 at 12:28 pm
Hope you are well Denise. Hear from you soon.
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04/12/2010 at 10:34 pm
you know…had not seen you in a while and thought i would stop by….hoping the puzzle is coming together a bit for you.
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10/12/2010 at 9:01 am
lol!
Loved It! So fitting for…well, I’d dare say for us ALL!
Couldn’t help but visualize the Tapestry as well.
That Tapestry of which we see only but the strings…
((((((((((((((((ADEE)))))))))))
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13/12/2010 at 4:01 pm
thinking of you.
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16/12/2010 at 6:56 am
Missing you Adeeyoyo! hope that Christmas time is full of warm memories (…and great pain pills if your hurting). Peace be with you girl!
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17/12/2010 at 12:32 pm
Happy xmas
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20/12/2010 at 11:01 am
STILL in my thoughts.
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22/12/2010 at 4:26 pm
I hope this finds you feeling a lot better.
Thinking of you and missing you.
xxx
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24/12/2010 at 8:33 pm
You’ve been quiet lately!
I hope you have a merry christmas and wonderful holiday time!
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28/05/2013 at 9:30 pm
I am new to your blog and find it simply alluring, stimulating and awakening. Your words seem to show a side of enlightenment and will enjoy reading one after another of your pictures / poems.
Thank you for your words.
Sandra K.
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29/05/2013 at 6:52 am
Thank you for your kind comment, Sandra. I hope you enjoy your reading… 🙂
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