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Alter Boy |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state 
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Finger puppets sewn for the naive figured hands tote rings for eve; hopeless days yield to sumptuous nights sultry mornings shield nefarious delights, cardinal hopes address from beaten alters priestly fellow confessions falters; hopeful communions turn to troubled weddings fingers of the hand bend to tuck in beddings. trust in the saviour, trust in the word alter boys face the pressure of absurds; their fingers grasp the book of hymns young minds mask how clergy has sinned. Alter fingers stand near golden staffs the good of the public has last laughs; cardinal hopes fly in for spring communions wary parents ally themselves for different unions. [This message has been edited by ecrivan (04-20-2002 09:48 PM).] |
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skyshine 
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
You write well, but how sad it is that this tragedy is going on...an understatement, I know....but well done.  ~sky I'm in charge, and I say question authority! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
How very sad this is, Martin... trust in the saviour, trust in the word alter boys face the pressure of absurds; their fingers grasp the book of hymns young minds mask how clergy has sinned. Its been all over the news here in the states.....I just cannot believe that these things really happened...I guess I'm naive. I really liked your poem...it was very well written.  ~hugscopyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Dear Skyshine I saw a special on how secretive the clergy has been until recently about the issue of molesting young kids, so I thought a poem on the topic would be pertinent. |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Hi Lyra, sometimes I'm sorry that my topics are rather dismal,but it's important to address, let's hope the issue will be solved. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Your style illuminates well the troubles of these events. When finally I can see no more sense, I can write to clarify what offends my heart. ThisDiamond |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Martin, I know just how you feel, for I have reading the newspaper a lot lately and it is depressing to hear of all these stories of the clergy molesting young children and the popes sex scandal and so much more lechery among that body! (sad sigh) I pray that soon all of the clergy can be dignified again, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martin, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Diamond, I understand how disgust might interfere with the flow of the pen, I have felt that way towards the brush too when channeling creativity for a painting...life has these up and downs when it comes to artistry, what else can I say  |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Noah, Molestation has been covered up for years in the church and only now its being exposed..what a pity! |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Martin~ Indeed sad, but worth the write....it's hard to believe this goes on.... Lauren~ Step through the |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Dear Lauren, It is however few these people are, I thought it fitting in your rhyme section although the message is clearly socio-religious.I am looking forward to changes made making it more difficult for child molesters to keep their religious posts and to answer to families that have been affected. |
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