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Forked Tongue
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Secret Whisper Member
since 2001-01-25
Posts 298Through the Looking Glass |
Forked Tongue Gaping wounds with their toothless mouths hung open Deaf-dumb red tongues pouring out Now they fade into skin and look like wrinkles That will find their companions in years long off They are all over my body: Ankles, Hips, Stomach, Breasts, Hands and Wrists. Penetrations plainly visible with the naked eye. But I am the only one naked enough to see them, Though they are my tell-tale signature on flesh. I see them as marred-medals of courage and honor. You can act, but I am beyond that Mine is a fatality, but hiding is easy You hide it and no one can see I'm naked and no one will see They're all over my body: hands. Your gaping mouth hangs open, deaf-dump red tongue slithering out Your wanton-ways wrinkle my skin, fading in. You're all over my body. I'm naked under your eye. And you take my honor and courage It's written all over me and no one will see. "Why should I live? Why should I do anything? Is there in life any purpose which the inevitable death that awaits me does not undo and destroy?" -- [This message has been edited by Secret Whisper (03-23-2002 06:29 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  BRAVO!!! Wow, this is a very emotionally powerful sentiment, sweet friend, I can understand how you feel and your compassion always reaches out to everyone! (sigh) May love and hope heal all these wounds and encourage you to embrace each new day with honor always, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautfiul heart, sweet Alice, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Maverick Wolf Member
since 1999-11-13
Posts 94Scandia, MN |
Not entirely sure how to take this one personally, but I like the writing nonetheless. I think it is an extremely powerful piece and is a great read. Your words elicit very powerful themes and images. I really liked this piece. |
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