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Tread Lightly on the Tightrope, Colin
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Tread Lightly on the Tightrope, Colin |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Walking on a tightrope is not for the weak of mind or heart. Colin walks a tightrope strung precariously, dividing the Middle East apart. How do you balance both sides of the rope, so that no one falls? Balancing the gravity of years of history with the histrionics of today. Tread carefully, Colin for a fall affects us all. A Peace mantra for Colin Powell, as he walks the tightrope between the Palestinians and the Israelis. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (04-15-2002 10:59 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (sigh) Oh Kacy, this is so very powerful, sweet friend, I too applaud Colin for his efforts and courage in performing this arduous task and I only hope he can somehow help establish better relations in the region! (kiss on cheek) This is powerful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
It is a formidable position he/we the world are in. I really liked how you did this. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Noah, let's hope he can pull this one off. Duncan, yes, we're all holding on tight to this rope. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, Ever our social conscience. And you know it is because you do it so well. I do indeed follow world events but this...how needlessly tragic! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, this is one we need to stop following, again and again. I guess we really need a miracle. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MidniteSun~ A timely write of brilliance~ Bless you dear poetess~ *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
A lovely prayer of poetry! I share your hopes, here. Peace to you, m'friend! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Marge, hugs full of thanks for your reply. Serenity, I could hear you chanting this with me on winds of peace. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I started to highlight my favorite part... but then realized I was copying the entire poem. *S* This is excellent... and so true. |
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Soleil Noir Senior Member
since 2001-12-19
Posts 688USA |
Not many men could be in his place, let alone take his place...he speaks for the world at this moment... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Suthern that is such a generous and kind reply, you get an extra Peace Hug today. Soleil Noir, so true. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Kacy~ B R A V O wish you could send this to him...wonderful!! Lauren~ Step through the |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This situation makes me think of a situation where two men are in love with the same woman and neither wants to give her to the other...so hearts will be broken and lives destroyed in the process...and in the end neither will have the coveted prize...James |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Way cool Kacy! I liked it much! |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
awwww Kacy: your venture into nonromantic poetry is a biggggggg hit with me! Perhaps wishing for the best, is a way of romancing the future. hmmmm Very astute, how you picked up that BushWhackers is trying to appease everyone, and pleasing no one. Hard, isnt it, to get scared from someone who has a switch in one hand and a bowl of food in the other? What gets what depends on the day. please, continue with these posts! You are good at them! tSR/JkF |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Maybe my poetry isn't reaching the right hearts and minds, for it looks like the tightrope walker had to turn back. Thanks to all who read this, and yes, Jeff, there may be a bigger credibility issue here than some realize. But I believe Colin has his heart in the right place, and good intentions. MY own POV has been that the minute the Israelis elected A.Sharon, it would hit the fan and not stop until everyone was covered with the filth of revenge. And that isn't to say the Palestinians have any right to do what they are doing. It is madness to keep encouraging your family and friends to use themselves as human bombs. Both sides are wrong, but no one seems to be able to make them stop. Perhaps only a UN delegation of people that both sides trust will have an impact. Meanwhile, I will continue to focus on compassion and love for both sides. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
i read your words...ashamedly, i have not been keeping up with world affairs because of preparations with my exams...your words help create awareness for this reader |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Heng, good luck on the exams. Don't feel bad, there are many days when I don't know what's happening. It's a really big world even if it is just a small orb in the universe. Thanks for reading and commenting! |
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