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taramw
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since 2000-06-08
Posts 738


0 posted 2007-10-11 09:56 AM


Like the lion that stalked its prey
through the tall, long grass
you fixed your eyes on me, and
sized up your prey.

And with a cold, calculating stare
you decided i wasn't worth it,
worth life
worth my soul
worth my dignity.

You decided, there and then
to take it all
strip my soul bare
of all it knew
and all it was.

Then with a snarl
reminiscent of your ancestors,
you affixed on my pulse of life
and took it.

Forever.

It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.
-- Sister Elizabeth Kenny

© Copyright 2007 Tara - All Rights Reserved
Warrior Bristo
Member
since 2007-07-28
Posts 96
Arizona
1 posted 2007-10-11 10:24 AM


Very sad   ...but lovely  

warrior undefeated
  

moondogz
Member
since 2007-05-01
Posts 397
Great White North
2 posted 2007-10-11 10:28 AM


Heavy stuff taramw, well done.
                   moon.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
3 posted 2007-10-11 04:54 PM


Nice writing...you determine your worth...not another that chooses to value you or not...James
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