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serenity blaze
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0 posted 2011-09-11 06:48 PM


* * * * *


Consider both

the messenger

in equal parts

to message, heed.


* * *


For he who grips the reigns of steed--

that "call-to-arms" alert might be

a herald of sincerity

done so

because the rider bleeds

upon the mount of Chivalry.

A mighty horse, indeed. But yet?

Intention paves infamously

the path foreshadowing the streets

stamped with the mark of Purity:

"Beware this point for dragons be..."


Fill-in-the-blanks, or just proceed.

Consider options, as you read:

This cautionary tale might be

written with the very ink

of bias, due to view, askewed,

by knowledge of the weight of hoof;

perhaps, in need of bandaging.


* * *

Consider both

the messenger,

in equal parts,

to message, heed.


* * * * *
disclaimer:

I don't believe this has anything to do with 9-11.
But then again, How would I know?
I'm a bit too close to the author to be objective.


With hugs, and love,

serenity
* * * * *


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ebonygirl
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1 posted 2011-09-11 10:01 PM


I will take heed,
Enjoyed Serenity,
Ms. E

JL
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2 posted 2011-09-12 07:32 AM


"This cautionary tale might be
written with the very ink
of bias, due to view, askewed,
by knowledge of the weight of hoof;
perhaps, in need of bandaging."

Very expressive write but not sure about the horse called pity?  Is the horse you rode to be pitted or your misplaced emotion a pity?
Sorry for the question, but I'm old and slow, maybe you could explain?

JL

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Maranatha!

Sunshine
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3 posted 2011-09-12 09:09 AM


Your poetry is, of course, heedful...
and needful by all, whether they
realize it or not.

Good messages, my dear.




serenity blaze
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4 posted 2011-09-12 09:14 AM


The horse's name that I rode was Pathos.

Not pity.



In retrospect, I kinda pity the Pathos tho.

*chuckle*

Thanks for reading.

My love to all.

JL
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5 posted 2011-09-12 09:28 AM


Thanks for the clarification.
I thought pathos meant pity.
My bad!


enjoyed.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Margherita
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6 posted 2011-09-12 09:31 AM


I am moved, as you speak of Pathos, with delicacy and knowledge.

Bias is a very insidious risk, but our experiences no doubt form our way of thinking. Your eyes are clear, no bandage needed.


Love,
Margherita

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7 posted 2011-09-12 10:25 AM


Karen...Sounds like to me Plathos referring to you is tired and in need of a rest.
A mother protecting her family comes to mind while reading the following.

A mighty horse, indeed. But yet?
Intention paves infamously
the path foreshadowing the streets
stamped with the mark of Purity:
"Beware this point for dragons be..."

I always enjoy reading you and trying to understand the meaning of your poetry. That is half the fun. Enjoyed as always...Paul


~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (09-13-2011 01:27 PM).]

Juju
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8 posted 2011-09-12 12:44 PM


I liked this alot
suthern
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9 posted 2011-09-12 03:57 PM


Intention paves infamously
the path foreshadowing the streets
stamped with the mark of Purity:
"Beware this point for dragons be..."

You don't just persuade... you make me think...  of fanaticism and its dangers and how one man's evil is another's path to glory.

serenity blaze
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10 posted 2011-09-12 05:52 PM


(((((((((((((((group)))))))))

I adore you good people.

This is kind of a one size fits all sorta thing, kinda like a mumu.

I was just having a bit of fun making fun of myself again...ice pick headaches, yanno.

sigh <--maybe I should stop doing that!

My love to you all. I'm gonna go watch tv.

exhale. OW

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