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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855
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I know you don't like the truth -- it's one of those ugly unpleasantries that collapses facades like so many bricks thrown by a wrecking ball's trajectory. I never expected an answer, so I was surprised -- yes I will admit I was surprised -- to have you peek your head into the doorway and say hi before you left, dry witticisms peppering you like elephant dung on a painting of the only virgin left in these states. Mixed signals. I hit the TV and the radio (sometimes they trade voices and swap ideas), but nothing really works, of course. You just have to give in, then. I still like to think I'm on course, headed for somewhere other than self-destruction, martyrdom or parody. I believe I am on the right path, though my feet are bleeding from the cutting stones on the walk. You can follow my trail, look at the color and spats of blood for their beauty or their morbidity. You can clutch your idea of god to you like it's the sponge that will wipe us clean -- like you're absolved of all your mistakes just for your double doubting belief. I will be here, with my own version of faith and the unique friction that causes. These words are gauze and they are a mirror as much as a sword. You can read into this, or ignore me again. I don't need you, to stand. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Very good..you give a strong message here. And your poem shows what personal strength can mean.  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"These words are gauze and they are a mirror as much as a sword." This is soooooo powerful bsquirrel; While you dress your wounds and move forward on your path, I hope they can see their reflection in your message ... you've said it very well! Best wishes, /Kit |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
PdV and Kit, Thanks for reading and for replying. Even if no one else sees this, it's nice to know that two understood. So thank you.  Mike |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Now who could ignore you? Have to admire the resilience that this bespeaks (I could use a bit of that...) dry witticisms...elephant dung...only virgin left... Only you could have strung that together...shaking my head in frank admiration...gotta love ya, Mike. smiles |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I know you don't like the truth -- it's one of those ugly unpleasantries that collapses facades like so many bricks thrown by a wrecking ball's trajectory. I never expected an answer, so I was surprised -- yes I will admit I was surprised -- to have you peek your head into the doorway and say hi before you left, dry witticisms peppering you --------------- I still like to think I'm on course, headed for somewhere other than self-destruction, martyrdom or parody. I believe I am on the right path, though my feet are bleeding from the cutting stones on the walk. You can follow my trail, look at the color and spats of blood for their beauty or their morbidity. You can clutch your idea of god to you like it's the sponge that will wipe us clean -- like you're absolved of all your mistakes just for your double doubting belief. I will be here, with my own version of faith and the unique friction that causes. These words are gauze and they are a mirror as much as a sword. You can read into this, or ignore me again. I don't need you, to stand. --------------- this is EXCELLENT BSQ!!!! (watch out...i feel worshiping comin on)  this is so well written with your wisdom and wit with an edge... and it could only be written by someone who has lived a lot of life... with hard learned lessons... once again I say...wise well beyond your few years here my poet friend... later genius gator bs/jm |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Serenity, All resilience is hard-won, but worth it, in my opinion. Glad you enjoyed. Oh, and that elephant dung on a painting of the virgin was actually a big deal in the New York art world, so I've read.JM, So wait, I'm a squirrel, but I'm a gator? I like it. Mike [This message has been edited by bsquirrel (edited 05-28-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Ah....thank you for the enlightment---have had "blinders" on...really, now, should go read the news...smiles... |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
the ending says it all....wow...great stuff b squirel |
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epoet Member
since 2000-05-11
Posts 291grand rapid,MI, usa |
interesting, would be curious as to what inspired this. really shows different set of beliefs/feelings. powerful in descriptions and usage of language. in other words, love it. P. J. Kotrch carpe diem A soul once touched is a soul once blessed by love |
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