The Journey Carries On

I think I need to start reading more of the writing masters as I adore the Tennyson quote you left here, Bill. In some ways, though, I feel better off for not, as I don't want influences from the greats to inhibit my writing. Your comment is gorgeous, rich and right on the mark I relate to. Thank you, Bill, for your support and the love you send. I am returning it from St. Louis, MO

xstatic, I've come to believe that the randomness of the universe is part of the plan. I believe everything that happens has a purpose. My best laid plans were cast aside as they were destined. Doesn't mean I'll ever give up, but my priorities have changed, as they must. One of the biggest questions I have is the validity of "free will." The closest I can get to an answer is in my thinking that, although our destiny is pre-determined before we are born, free will publically calculates the measure of a man, so to speak. As a society, we are bound to manmade laws. Just as money, which is after all only paper, determines what we earn and what we can own but not who we are at core, the choices we are free to make are probably determined as our destiny, like a postscript that highlights who we are and were we stand, for good or bad. Free will, however, still remains a puzzling mystery to me. I have to accept that.

Thank you, xstatic, for always making me think.

Dear Jo, if I had something to invest other than what I write, I would be in a position to join, but I have nothing. I am destitute at this point other than my writing ability. Since that is what I have to give the world, I keep writing. For now, it is enough, because it has to be. I love your generous heart. Shalom, my friend.

Thank you kindly, Will. I always appreciate your visits, even if you do accidentally hit the "down" button!!! I wonder about having anything other than the "up" button. I assume the down version is to send a message or "flag", if you will, that something is substandard, offensive or an assault to the senses. Depending on the nature of the assault, that could be an "up"! LOL Thank you for your support, Will.

Dear Wayne, Thank you sincerely for your comment. I'll have to check out the two pieces you refer to here. For a writer, I am woefully remiss in having read the best in famous poetry. I look at that lately as an advantage, because I know my ideas are novel...to me anyway. Realistically, I understand that there aren't "new" ideas, just distinctive ways of saying them. Viva la difference!

I'm glad you like this, Mark. Hugs from Missouri. My bro lives in Davis, Cali, and works as a PhD prof in microbiology at UC, Davis. He loves Davis and often asks why anyone would choose to live in Missouri. I can see why he'd asked that!

Yes, that's exactly how I feel, Wayne. Once in awhile, though, I'll use a quote that feels so right by me, and down the line, feel like such a moron for never realizing the origins of something so beautiful.

Debbie, thank you so much. I appreciate how generous you are. Blessings to you, my friend.

Me thinks you ponder the universe on a daily basis, Poppy! I see how much you care and your passion for the world in your writing. Thank you, as always, for your meaningful, motivating words, my friend.

Gypsy, You got it on the mark, my friend. Thank you for your uplifting words and generosity of spirit.

Dear Ruby, I felt the same about Pink Floyd before I started writing poetry. Now, I see so much depth, not only in the distinctive, stylized sound, but in the richness of the words. When I write a piece, I often have difficulty selecting the music to fit my writing. I think of the tone of my poem and think of a musical artist that leans the same way. Before I composed poetry, I had only a vague idea of Pink Floyd lyrics. Now, when I listen to their music, I am blown away by the meaning that I, literally, stumble upon. It leaves me with goosebumps! Thank you so much, Ruby, and bless you, too, my sweet friend.