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Dr.Moose1
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0 posted 2001-08-04 07:57 AM


The lines have been drawn , there's no turning back
the challenge waits before me now .
But one thing remains , what type of attack ,
I've where and when , but seek the how .

We've battled before in so many ways
you seem to know my ev'ry move ,
down to the last , is there naught I can say
of which you will not dis -approve ?

You silently stare in blank dis-belief
that I would even try again .
I sit in my chair and strive for relief
that comes from dueling page with pen .

And why do we fight , cannot we be friends ?
I'd honor you as few before .
You've no need of me , for all I have penned
it is your nature to ignore .

And so we must fight , my dark to your light
the sparks shall fly between we two ,
as long as I've words , and the will to write
I vow to leave some mark on you .

© Copyright 2001 William E.Kleist - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2001-08-04 08:46 AM


Dr,
It sounds familiar, enjoyed the read.

ShannonM
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Drifitng
2 posted 2001-08-04 11:06 AM


Hi Dr. Moose 1!

I hope I'm not too assuming when I offer my sympathy...I'm in that same place right now.  I like your poem.

ShannonM

illusion
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3 posted 2001-08-04 02:43 PM


I know this ache and frustration - and you've penned them well.  
Nan
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4 posted 2001-08-05 08:34 AM


That'd be the black & white of it for sure... Well done, Doc..
Dr.Moose1
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5 posted 2001-08-05 04:30 PM


Sy ,
Thanks . Sometimes the words come so easy , then there's the rest of the time . Arrrrgh !
Doc

Shannon M.
Thank you . Nope , not too assuming . We all have those moments .
Doc

illusion .
Thank you . The words are there , you write them down , and they very seldom say what you think they should . It could always be a little better than what you have written . Frustrating indeed .
Doc

Nan ,
Thanks , translating thoughts into words unfortunately is not an exact science . I always seem to lose something during the process . Knowing that I am not alone in this
helps .
Doc

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