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September 20, 2009
By Ampersand GOLD, Mount Desert, Maine
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"RedVines! What the hell can't they do?"

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Clear skies above you
and hard dirt below
Walking towards nothing
Your backpack in tow.

Peaceful in silence
Alone on the trail
No meetings to go to
No Facebook or email.

Away from the pressures
And troubles of days
Nothing but sunlight
Nothing in your way.

Walking is quiet,
It's where you want to be
There is so much to witness
and so much to see.

© Alisa L., Tracy, CA

The author's comments:
I feel that walking is a very peaceful activity that cleanses my soul. I hope that more people take it up, because it is a really fun thing to do.
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HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Apr. 29 2010 at 4:30 pm
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground, like a skyscraper<br /> <br /> Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect

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i liked it!! it had imagery-felt like i was walking...
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 8 2009 at 12:45 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
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&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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wow :) this is really good! it does seem like too many people rely on technology to make them happy. i like how you used the serenity of a walk to make happiness and peace :) very creative! :) great flow and rhythm....loved it!! check out some of my work if you could, id love your opinion :) keep writing!!
Ampersand GOLD said...
on Oct. 15 2009 at 6:17 am
Ampersand GOLD, Mount Desert, Maine
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;RedVines! What the hell can&#039;t they do?&quot;

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Yeah. If this keeps up, we may lose the ability to walk! Feet will be used for working the gas pedal only!
Annabelle7614 said...
on Oct. 13 2009 at 5:26 pm
Annabelle7614, Nunyabusiness, Georgia
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This is my favorite personal quote.

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I don't know if I could live without some type of communication with my bff's, but I do agree that our technology has gotten way out of hand and we are becoming dependent on it. I mean, my neighbors drive to their mailbox instead of walking the ten feet!
Ampersand GOLD said...
on Oct. 3 2009 at 7:02 am
Ampersand GOLD, Mount Desert, Maine
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;RedVines! What the hell can&#039;t they do?&quot;

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Thanks! I don't have a phone or anything, which makes it easier on me, but just going outside even is great.
Mylifeforpoetry BRONZE said...
on Oct. 2 2009 at 11:34 pm
Mylifeforpoetry BRONZE, Burlingame, California
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&quot; Learning how to fly is jumping and missing the ground&quot;

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I know what you mean. I'm surrounded by all these different technologies and times always seems to run out on me. But when i go hiking with my family and forget my phone at home (happens a lot), I feel so peacefull and I just don't want it to end.