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Sabotage |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I built an impenetrable fortress around my soul, I thought, but it lies in defenseless rubble with not one battle fought. My blueprints showed it impervious to impending emotional drought, designed to stand, invulnerably, any attack without. Although my heart was empty, with myself I made a pact; it would be safe within my walls and would remain intact. The strategy was flawless. What possibly could go wrong? The walls buttressed me securely against a foe less strong. Wary, and in readiness, the siege I did await, but only you, my trusted friend, entered by the gate. Laden with a treasure, you tempted my heart's desire, laid in its empty coffers the gift of emerald fire. Basking there, warmed by the glow, I heard a gentle song crumble all of the defenses I had built so long. Irony deftly wielded her blow and without slightest remorse laid claim to easy victory from out a Trojan horse. For I, who tended diligently my arsenal all the while, and underestimated the power of love, am slain...by a smile. Klassy Lassy June 11, 1993 |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
now ms KL...this is the best view of woman I can imagine..enjoyed it |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"For I, who tended diligently my arsenal all the while, and underestimated the power of love, am slain...by a smile." A most excellent read Karen... and a 'WOW' of an ending!! Very very much enjoyed. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
This is beautiful Klassy Lassy, and darn sure classy. :-) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Klassy Lassy This is a Klassy Lassy. Enjoyed |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Wow! Excellent poem and outstanding ending! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I love happy endings! Much enjoyed. Thanks for your lovely reply to Out to Sea, a Yellow Bird in Open Poetry #36, just in case you don't see my reply to you. - Owl |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Owl, so glad you enjoyed this one. I loved the poem about the yellow bird! I'll be back! Karen  |
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shades of paul Member
since 2005-12-14
Posts 370In Reality |
"slain... by a smile".. I KNOW THE FEELING ! GOOD POEM...............paul shades of peace,love,and happiness to you |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Daark, I suspect smiles are only a minute part of you arsenal! Thank you for read. Glad you approve. LOL Enchantress, you leave me smiling, too. Hugs. Such sparkle you have! Steven, Seymour, and Lady, so pleased you liked this.  |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
shades of paul, so many different kinds of smiles, but some are so disarming! LOL thank you.... |
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