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Father
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since 2009-12-15
Posts 58
Confusion

0 posted 2010-01-02 09:26 PM


In the darkest hour
Of the longest night
Let fly the arrows of truth
Send them as Black Rain upon the birthplace of fear
And when battle is done and the Demon slain;
Rise.

When beaten by fate
With the callused hand of time
Follow the path of dreams to Jacobs Ladder
And with whatever strength that’s left unto you;
Rise.

When life has been abandoned
And breath has left The Sword of your Soul
Lay it then down, quiet your weary heart and
Await the Dawn in the Valley of Heaven
For as the Moon doth shine, you will be as the Sun and;
Rise.

Remember well that this destiny is ours
Heaven and Hell in equal measure and portion
The path that’s taken whether by conscious desire or chance
Is but the means to the end, for only after we fall from Grace
And find ourselves amid the serenity that is our prides desolation
Can we then;
Rise


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Snowflake From Hell
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since 2003-07-10
Posts 777
My own little Icey Oblivion
1 posted 2010-01-03 10:45 PM


rise indeed
LivingConfused
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since 2009-12-27
Posts 40

2 posted 2010-01-04 01:42 AM


Father each work of yours I have read has moved me.  I enjoy your talent and eagerly await your next.  Thank you.
martiniat8
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since 2003-06-21
Posts 897
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic
3 posted 2010-01-04 03:02 AM


prophetic
encouraging
empowering

a pleasure and privilege to read

Father
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since 2009-12-15
Posts 58
Confusion
4 posted 2010-01-07 09:37 PM


@ Snowflake, Living, martini;
Thank you all so very much for your kind words.
I am most gratified and humbled that you enjoyed it.

Earl Brinkman
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since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183
Osaka, Japan
5 posted 2010-06-02 12:36 PM


The last word of each stanza offers hope in times of despair.  Rise!
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