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viking_metal
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since 2007-02-02
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In a Jeep, Minnesota.

0 posted 2009-11-04 12:49 PM


Man I punched you
right between the eyes,
with a heavy fist moving way too quick.
Carried your body all alone
because there wasn't any reason
to go asking for help.

Man I stomped your chest in
with big boots, toes made of steel.
Saw you coughing up emotions,
but wasn't strong enough
to both hold up your head
and wipe the corners of your mouth.

Man you shook my hand once, and I trusted you then.
But you tried to crush my hand with that iron grip
not this time, I told you
and I dwarfed your palm with one of my own.

Man I broke those fingers of yours
spit teeth on you for hitting my mouth
thinking you'd get away with it.  
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Bad Habits (don't fall in love alone.)

Paul

I love my dog, and my truck. It's that simple, really.

© Copyright 2009 Paul Weisbrod - All Rights Reserved
ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22
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Michigan, USA
1 posted 2009-11-04 08:02 AM


Gutteral moans and a long recovery, ...
Land like a butterfly, sting like a bee
The learning is great

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Member Rara Avis
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2 posted 2009-11-04 09:56 AM


Man, I read and liked and was happy I haven't made you angry in them big boots!



A

viking_metal
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since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337
In a Jeep, Minnesota.
3 posted 2009-11-04 10:06 AM


Thanks very much ThisDiamond.

Alaboohummus, fanksh sho very mush.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
4 posted 2009-11-06 10:09 PM


well for some reason I read this and it brought my father to mind...

guess that's another story


SlowlyFallAway
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since 2008-08-29
Posts 279
North Carolina
5 posted 2009-11-07 05:37 PM


Love has its way of making enemies real quick. Very creative write.
Osprey
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since 2009-04-12
Posts 249

6 posted 2009-11-07 07:26 PM


What a unique take on unrequited love. Great job. But hey, don't give him a kicking; the truth is in the mirror, and you'll need him again some day.
viking_metal
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since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337
In a Jeep, Minnesota.
7 posted 2009-11-08 01:26 AM


passing shadows... I guess so.  

Slowlyfallaway...   that it does.

Osprey... Me and love, we got a bad thing going. he and I both need to clean up a little before we hang out and have a few beers again.

I love my dog, and my truck. It's that simple, really.

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