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jjote
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since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada

0 posted 2015-07-07 02:05 AM


we each have our own destiny to reach
mine is a daily quest for compromises
when he drops sentiments like heedless crumbs
I pick them up at his feet, determined not to grovel
but to hoard them somewhere in my mind
reduce them to powdery bits of memories
refine these until they turn silken smooth
how perfect they will become as weapons
of destruction when I can exact my own revenge -
the sweeter the stronger it will be the more it is delayed

Meantime I will bide awhile and wait patiently
for signs that the real duel will begin.
as we poise like fencers and I have gained
confidence to strike, deflect and wound.

My quest will then be over
I will win the trophy in this battle of wits
I will be sharp and never flinch.

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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2015-07-07 09:24 AM



Sounds like a sure-fire plan to me, jjote . . . Using ammunition given, without them knowing about it from your adversary . . . Gotta love it!

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
2 posted 2015-07-07 11:20 PM


nice...james
OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
3 posted 2015-07-08 02:37 PM


Ouch!  Good for you, though . . . but it is sad that it is necessary.  

Owl

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