~Jackie~ Jackie Duden	BOMB!!!! THIS POEM IS BY FAR ONE OF MY FAVORITE! Job well done~ Jackie   Posted by ~Jackie~ on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 7:40 AM [Reply to this]

	MakeUaDrink	This is full of excitement and growth! Very nice work! I'm love'n it!   Posted by MakeUaDrink on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 7:44 AM [Reply to this]

	Liyah	superbly delicious write...   Posted by Liyah on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 7:48 AM [Reply to this]

	Ms. Nicky Ms. Nicky	Excellent Piece....   Posted by Ms. Nicky on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 7:57 AM [Reply to this]

	MONEY IN MY ME BE	Really good... Straight up....   Posted by MONEY IN MY ME BE on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 8:11 AM [Reply to this]

	Boadicea	I hope you dont mind but I liked it so much that Im going to repost it in my bulletins...of course Im going to give you the credit...but it just touched me SO...and it seems like I know a hundred people that would feel this...we're all running away, in place, in circles, around like chickens with our heads cut off, or toward danger...Im a phoenix, and Im just getting a running start to take flight again...but again I thank you for writing something that reaffirms my feelings of connection to the rest of the universe...showers of blessings :)   Posted by Boadicea on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 8:19 AM [Reply to this]

	Mark Witucke mark witucke	your rhythm getting stronger building pulse quickens thought [does it drop intensity in the middle?] i love the interlinking terza-rima-feel with the rhyme for ex in: 'til I bruised my knee; but it's not like I remembered… My mom told me when I was ten- it was then * reminds me of cavalcanti's RIME: Donna mi pregha perch'i volglio dire D'un accidente che sovente e fero Ed e si altero ch'e chiamato amore Sicche chi l negha possa il ver sentire Ond a'l presente chonoscente chero Perch'i no spero ch om di basso chore v. Ezra Pound POEMS AND TRANSLATIONS, p 581. [don't worry about what it means. the intertwing of sound is pure music. hip hop really started in italy c. 1300] and maybe the verse of james stephens-- What's the use Of my abuse? The world will run Around the sun As it has done Since time begun, When I have drifted to the deuce; And what's the use Of my abuse? epigraph to stephens' first book: INSURRECTIONS Dublin, 1909   Posted by Mark Witucke on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 8:46 AM [Reply to this]

	nicole	I can definately relate. I love the poem. :-) ~Nicole   Posted by nicole on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 9:04 AM [Reply to this]

	The Official MySpace Page of Author DaPharoah69	Very nice buddy i love it a lot   Posted by The Official MySpace Page of Author DaPharoah69 on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 9:13 AM [Reply to this]

	word junkie Gillian Prew	I often read your poems, Jon, and never comment...not because I don't like them but because you have so many people already who have something to say. BUT...this kind of sums up the human condition for me...running, searching...finding a little respite for a while...then on once more. Is it only death that can stop us? I guess it depends what we're looking for.   Posted by word junkie on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 9:15 AM [Reply to this]

	Colleen Colleen Sperry	what a very powerful poem!   Posted by Colleen on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 11:28 AM [Reply to this]

	Phil Philip kenny	The beautiful trial that is life, i love it man..Phil   Posted by Phil on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 11:57 AM [Reply to this]

	. First Last	Yea I like this kid. Its like ur talking about life and running because thats what u know best, its tight. i Really like it kid.   Posted by . on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 12:26 PM [Reply to this]

	Bernadette	This is a really good one. Nice job! It flows well too...   Posted by Bernadette on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 12:38 PM [Reply to this]

	Kevin Kevin Carter	I think Springsteen already has this one covered.   Posted by Kevin on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 1:13 PM [Reply to this]

	aMLK	I will never run out of respect for your writings your words are pure and fragile and the message is rightous and fearless   Posted by aMLK on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 1:23 PM [Reply to this]

	My Anointed Quill(TM)	size="3">Dear Jon, When I read your poetry, you remind me that verse doesn't have to be evasive or complex to be profound...we are kindred spirits in that respect. I have never been one to write--or enjoy writing--complex poetry. Thanks for reminding me, in this beautiful piece, why that is so. ~Always...Nicole~   Posted by My Anointed Quill(TM) on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 1:29 PM [Reply to this]

	Cheryl	Wonderful poem! This should be made into a s..)   Posted by Cheryl on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 1:59 PM [Reply to this]

	*~Am~* Amber Allensworth	I really like this..Its has great flow to it, a moral to it, and great rythym to it too. :)   Posted by *~Am~* on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 2:01 PM [Reply to this]

	kristie Kristina becker	This is such a sweet and sad poem, it's true about life and you say it how it is. you are very talented . always forever kristie   Posted by kristie on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 2:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Don MacIver...Poetry; One Vision Don MacIver	So many things that we chase most of our lives. I can relate to this. Well done. Cheers, Don   Posted by Don MacIver...Poetry; One Vision on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 2:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Darra	I "ran away" from home when I was about ten... it's a funny story... but I was home before bedtime. Sounds like you were a lot more serious about it than me. We all run, I guess, in our own way. Maybe the determining point is whether you are running away or running toward... Great write, I love the ones that make you think. Darra :-)   Posted by Darra on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 3:00 PM [Reply to this]

	moma bear	Really Great Work I identify with this so much but in the opposite Wild Child, not meek or mild But dreadfully shy & loyal I am so black & white It wrong or right & I just do whats right Because it is right But for everyone else it's flexable & gray I am too understanding in that way & People take advatage I don't move arond much & never like ppl to fuss over me all the world I'd love to roam but any money or time & I'd go home to visit my family but in this place now I just don't know how to be both the joyfull loyal person everyone needs me to be & escape this crushing pressure & be Free ---LCK   Posted by moma bear on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 3:03 PM [Reply to this]

	~Vannah Darr~ Syvannah Tewes	I really enjoyed this piece, Jon. But I was wondering if ypou could do me a favor? I'm trying to rejuvinate my poetry forum. I was hoping you'd be willing to share your talent and /or invite your fellow poets to do the same? This is the letter I am snding out: hello all. Usually I wouldn't do this, but this website is very close to my heart and it hurts to see it so far gone. I would like to tell you our humble beginings. We at one time were a msn group called Darr's poetry. Then we were on Ezboard under the same name. The Poet's Library is formed out of the ashes of those sites. From there we have become what we are now. And now we need an infusion of new talent to keep from dying. Please, if you write, not just poetry, but write at all, please consider joining us at the Library. It would mean so very much to me! Yours truely, ~Vannah Darr~ http://www.hosted-forum.com/index.php?boardid=thepoetslibrary&act=idx   Posted by ~Vannah Darr~ on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 5:12 PM [Reply to this]

	Brenda Gail Brenda Gail Harter	wow, this is Fantastic***********************   Posted by Brenda Gail on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 5:29 PM [Reply to this]

	J-Kidd of D3	Awman, I'm loving this one... Keep up the good work   Posted by J-Kidd of D3 on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 5:51 PM [Reply to this]

	אהבה Love OneAnother	i'm feeling this hugs from one tired runner to another   Posted by אהבה on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 5:59 PM [Reply to this]

	G'bye mates	At fifty, I am too tired to run anymore. I can now be still and appreciate all that is around me. Whew....its kind of a relief. Oh...great poem ;-)   Posted by G'bye mates on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 6:48 PM [Reply to this]

	moody black	Yo, this is dope. Keep the pen going, bro. Be easing, fam.   Posted by moody black on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 7:38 PM [Reply to this]

	push past pathways, submerged, thru sensitive eyes	that was better than good. i think everyone can relate to at least one part in this poem and that's why i like it so much. there's a special piece (whether a good feeling or a sour one) for just about everyone who will read this. Running sometimes seems like the easiest way to deal w/ things...and sometimes you can't help it...great way of expressing that.   Posted by push past pathways, submerged, thru sensitive eyes on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 7:59 PM [Reply to this]

	"AnnaLee aka Annie"	Well a psychologist said once that I am subject to black and white thinking, and I believe that he thought this was bad, not really sure on that. Sort of makes me think of don't sweat the small stuff either in life. Good write. Peace-   Posted by "AnnaLee aka Annie" on September 13, 2007 - Thursday - 11:52 PM [Reply to this]

	♥-->>Bertha<<--♥	I really like this one. It speaks to me.   Posted by ♥-->>Bertha<<--♥ on September 14, 2007 - Friday - 4:22 AM [Reply to this]

	flame in the snow	A good poem and a good story. Thanks for sharing.   Posted by flame in the snow on September 14, 2007 - Friday - 6:40 AM [Reply to this]

	StudioSteve... Steven B	this is so true. i feel like i'm running too. and i feel you. somestimes you just want to stop but, you can't it's...Arduous!!!!   Posted by StudioSteve... on September 14, 2007 - Friday - 8:19 AM [Reply to this]

	Patty	it's a good poem, but very sad to me. one shouldn't run forever away from life and dreams   Posted by Patty on September 14, 2007 - Friday - 4:49 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	My advice...slow down for a while and you might catch yourself, lol. Nice, I have a couple like this, but you were born to run...now what happens after you can't run anymore? Looks to me like you are figuring that out quite nicely also.   Posted by Mike Carson on September 14, 2007 - Friday - 11:02 PM [Reply to this]

	3D Sound Management( Q.Phillips Director of Mgmt) Quinton Phillips	Great write my friend...   Posted by 3D Sound Management( Q.Phillips Director of Mgmt) on September 14, 2007 - Friday - 11:26 PM [Reply to this]

	SYNOPSIS	Excellent write~~we all have our moments of running   Posted by SYNOPSIS on September 15, 2007 - Saturday - 5:34 AM [Reply to this]

	charlie brown charles lang	You can't keep running forever... you have to stop and see what you have miss... slow down, for a time....take a breather....   Posted by charlie brown on September 15, 2007 - Saturday - 6:37 PM [Reply to this]

	sublimely amused	I have not commented yet, this is a wonderful poem. It is personal for you and for me. It sounds like my childhood as well. Running is arduous, no wonder you are tired. Promise me you won't forget your Mum's words, weave them into your heart, they are a part of your own personal story. Bravo-my friend.   Posted by sublimely amused on September 15, 2007 - Saturday - 8:08 PM [Reply to this]

	~ Cogito ~	Nice write Bro   Posted by ~ Cogito ~ on September 16, 2007 - Sunday - 2:28 PM [Reply to this]

	Sometimes ROXY	I really like this one, I can relate to it and I can almost hear how someone would read it. I love it good job   Posted by Sometimes ROXY on September 17, 2007 - Monday - 6:20 PM [Reply to this]

	miLLz	i'm tired of running...but can't stop...i think even when your dead..youre still running..but i don't know if that's true, of course.   Posted by miLLz on October 1, 2007 - Monday - 6:23 AM [Reply to this]

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