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David Agnew


Last Updated: 11/18/2009

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Gender: Male
Status: In a Relationship
Age: 65
Sign: Virgo

City: Leeds
Country: UK
Signup Date: 7/25/2006
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 

Category: Writing and Poetry
Perception


She bought me a ball,
plastic,
yellow and red.

I took it out,
played with it,
turned it over
in my hands,
thought
"What use is this?"

"Throw it gently
in the air."
she said
"Catch it
as it falls."

I threw it up,
watched the red
of its outside
disappear.
When it landed
in my hand
it was yellow.




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Ram Slade, Shamus

 
In other words nothing remains the same? Close? Do I win a Kewpie doll? At least a button I can pin on my shirt that says "Nice try, Sucker!"

 
Posted by Ram Slade, Shamus on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 11:39 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Very close Jerry,

Clearly the private eye in you is working well.

Your only reward is satisfaction

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 2:34 PM
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Judy

 
Very nice...
 
Posted by Judy on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 12:18 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Thank you Judy

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 2:34 PM
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Res II

 
Those dogs will being you anything to throw! LOL

 
Posted by Res II on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 12:45 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
LOL

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 2:35 PM
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Elaine
Elaine Randall English

 
And if you threw it up again....would it reverse....and a third time would it be orange?  Either "she" is a young child, a doggie, or a really wonderful young spirit.  Very nice, like a breath of fresh air.  A pause in the universe.
 
Posted by Elaine on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 12:52 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
"a really wonderful young spirit"  methinks.

I am delighted to have paused the universe  -  what a lovely thought.

Thank you Elaine

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 2:37 PM
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Seeker of Truth
Sandra Glodrey

 
BIG SMILE!!   I love the feeling here!!! 

 
Posted by Seeker of Truth on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 2:39 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Delighted, Sandy to have brought you a big smile.

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 2:43 PM
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..N'ir Vana...

 
aaaah, I so love the mystery as it goes in the air!  How beautiful was the patience of the waiting, lovely.
 
Posted by ..N'ir Vana... on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 3:00 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
*Big Smile*

Let us all enjoy the mystery as it goes in the air.

Lovely comment

Thank you

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 3:45 PM
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purpledogstar
Purple Dogstar

 
Yellow's a fine colour, David, but what you really need is green! ;-)
 
Posted by purpledogstar on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 4:49 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
*Smile*

That could be true

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 5:55 PM
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G

 
I threw a ball into the air
it landed in and shook a tree
upon my head there fell a pear
sometimes I'd better off be...

 
Posted by G on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 5:23 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Brilliant.

Thank you G for giving me a smiling out loud moment

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 5:56 PM
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The Cat Said That!
Roseanne Aiello Morales

 
There is a use for everything, David, just as everything changes.

 
Posted by The Cat Said That! on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 7:26 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
And change, of course, is the only constant.

Thank you my feline friend

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 8:55 PM
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Bloodroot
Jonnia Smith

 
Your title is perfect here.
A deceptively simple poem that has me thinking.

 
Posted by Bloodroot on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 8:13 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
I am always delighted Jonnia when a poem of mine sets people thinking.

Thank you

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 8:56 PM
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M for Magicant

 
aha! awesome!


 
Posted by M for Magicant on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 9:15 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
That's a good word.

Thank you M

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:04 AM
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Kathleen

 
Loved it David.. and oh so true!! ::)) xo K

 
Posted by Kathleen on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 12:05 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Thank you Kathleen

I did think you might enjoy this one

David
xox
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:05 AM
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Paul

 
Nice work David. I like the way you describe the different ways and different things a simple plastic ball can teach, through the differing perceptions of the two characters.

 
Posted by Paul on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 12:14 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Thank you Peter,

I learn much more when I take the time to consider the simple things

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:06 AM
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Trinity

 
So gently and beautifully expressed.. change is the only thing one can count on...lovely David!

 
Posted by Trinity on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:43 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Thank you Trinity,

I need to remind myself from time to time about change. I am in the process of changing the pictures on my walls for exactly thay purpose

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:07 AM
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Poetess Maria
Maria Gornell

 
intriguing love this.
 
Posted by Poetess Maria on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 3:17 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
*Big Smile*

Always pleased to intrigue you Maria

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:08 AM
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J u l i a n

 
best in show

 
Posted by J u l i a n on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 3:36 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Thank you Julian

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:09 AM
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Carmen

 
Lovely poem, David!  I actually have a ball like that.  It goes from pink to blue when tossed lightly.

 
Posted by Carmen on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:30 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
*Grin*

Such pleasure to be had from simple things

Thank you Carmen

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:10 AM
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The Rogue Faery Writer
Starra-Rogue Faery

 
I wonder is it the Seasons Changing or perhaps the Holiday of Samhain- Hallowe'en that has folks thinking upon such things as Perception?!?

I'll keep pondering that.
I have had Perceptions on the brain pan of late.

I have seen balls with 2 colours and set them to spinning. It was a nifty thing to watch.
I am a terrible catcher but I throw pretty well.
*smiles*

I enjoyed this kind sir!

~Starra~

 
Posted by The Rogue Faery Writer on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 5:08 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Thank you Starra,

Halloween this Saturday  -  I will be doing a workshop around themes of perception and beautiful fairies.

*Smile*

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:12 AM
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Sigerson
D Sigerson

 
as if in a dream ...
 
Posted by Sigerson on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 5:29 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Thank you Sigerson,

Just tossing the balls can induce in me a dream like state.

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:13 AM
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*Mom of Four * 20, 18, 10 & 6yo

 
Such influence of the other color for changes, the unity in the air.

 
Posted by *Mom of Four * 20, 18, 10 & 6yo on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 5:56 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
"unity in the air"

What a lovely phrase

Thank you Lynna

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:14 AM
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Shirley Alexander
Shirley Alexander

 
I'm happy I signed on briefly this morning. This was a treat.

The idea of this little ball representing how quickly things change is interesting and likely applicable. However, it is my perception that the lady involved just wanted to make sure David had something to encourage him to smile when he thought of her.
 

Shirley

 
Posted by Shirley Alexander on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 11:46 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
*Big Smile*

I suspect your perception is spot on Shirley.  It does have that result

I am delighted you enjoyed my perception

Love

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 9:53 AM
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dianne
diane arthur

 
A delight!  As I read I thought that maybe you were a dog.  Our little dog always races after the ball if is red but ignores it if it is yellow. 
 
Posted by dianne on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 8:27 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
*Smiling*

What a very perceptive little dog.

Thank you Dianne

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 9:54 AM
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LoisthePoetandWriter
Lois Emily Morgan Huffman

 
A nice form of poetic philosophy as well as meditation simple and sweet.
I like the effect it has on my sense of well-being.  Thank you.
 
Posted by LoisthePoetandWriter on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 1:01 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
I am delighted Lois to have had a positive affect on your sense of well-being.

Thank you

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 9:55 AM
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Metanoia

 
A simple poem with a surprising slice of magic! It brought a youthful smile to my face...everyone loves sweet surprises...


 
Posted by Metanoia on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 7:09 AM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
Now there's a result  -  "Youthful smiles" are good.

Thank you Metanoia

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 9:56 AM
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~marie~suns by the sea

 
I always enjoy the calming meditative feel within your poetry, but this one is a masterpiece.  I'm now thinking about the nature of all things, the interaction of man and nature, the constant surprise of perception, the lessons still to be learned, and the teachers to be loved.  Thank you.
 
Posted by ~marie~suns by the sea on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 3:01 PM
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Belfast David
David Agnew

 
What an inspirational comment.

I am so delighted Marie that my poem has taken you off on such a wonderful reflection. Enjoy the journey

Thank you

David
 
Posted by Belfast David on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 5:48 PM
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