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steavenr
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0 posted 2011-01-10 02:20 PM



crucial daggers thrust
though crevasses
of my soul
like arrows piercing
tea-time toasts
on a cloudy day

words, they hurt so much
inflicting pain
creating doubts
like ice cubes sizzling
on a hot iron grill
leaving only the splatter

of fresh-seared flesh

© Copyright 2011 Steaven R Snow - All Rights Reserved
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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1 posted 2011-01-10 02:26 PM


That was intense! the imagery was amazing!
Lori

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2 posted 2011-01-10 02:58 PM


Steaven,

I understand this one too well and wish that I didn't.  Once the flesh is seared, it always wears the scar.  Thank you for speaking about a healing part of me.

Alison

JerryPat
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3 posted 2011-01-10 03:07 PM


Not much left after that grilling, is there? Like Lori said, intense work.

Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake!

steavenr
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4 posted 2011-01-10 03:18 PM


Lori, thank you for picking up on the essence of this write…it is greatly appreciated

Alison, real life events might make for relatable writing, but they surely share pain, do they not?  Thanks for reading and responding

JerryPat, not much more than memories, pain and…at the same time…hope. Thank you for your kind comments

ethome
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5 posted 2011-01-10 06:02 PM


Whew, this is graphic and vivid!

Really felt the hurt.

Eric

s1nfully_1nn0c3nt
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6 posted 2011-01-10 06:18 PM


Ah, but the flesh will heal, and become stronger. Enjoyed.

-Trina.

When you decide to walk away- walk away.  Don't look back, In that moment you'll lose trust and faith- in yourself.

faithmairee
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7 posted 2011-01-10 06:24 PM


this is really great...wonderful diction and imagery with a nice delivery...

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

steavenr
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8 posted 2011-01-10 07:09 PM


Eric, thank you for comments and the empathy…appreciated

Trina (May I call you by your name & not your username?) …my feelings exactly…thank you for your keen observations

faithm, you are much too kind with such generous and gracious remarks…but, I will take them

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