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Midnitesun
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0 posted 2002-12-03 10:09 AM



I caught my reflection
sideways glancing
at the sightof you.

I stood very still
holding my breath
waiting patiently.

Anticipation
sweating from
my brow.

You had me lined up
ready to make
the kill.

But even cross bows
miss when the arrow
isn't straight or true.

You missed me
by a mile,
didn't you?

© Copyright 2002 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2002-12-03 10:30 AM


Midnitesun
Cute and clever, enjoyed.

Salty
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2 posted 2002-12-03 02:03 PM


This one makes me smile....BIG TIME!!!

~Salty

Midnitesun
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3 posted 2002-12-03 02:11 PM


*Sigh* and Salty, thanks.
MARK V SHELDON
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4 posted 2002-12-03 02:33 PM


Makes me think of a religious debate...

-MVS

"AS ABOVE SO BELOW"

Midnitesun
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5 posted 2002-12-04 12:30 PM


Mark, LOL at that one. But it's funny you say that, because I wondered if someone might expect a poem about crosses when reading the title.
passing shadows
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6 posted 2002-12-04 03:58 AM


indeed, very clever and wise
Sandpiper
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7 posted 2002-12-04 06:58 AM


Ahhhh, your words hit, center target!!  Enjoyed.
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8 posted 2002-12-04 11:24 AM



Perfect!  I love it.
Warm regards, Pat


..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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9 posted 2002-12-04 11:29 AM


This made me laugh, I've SO had moments like that before, I guess everyone has which makes it wonderful to relate to.  clever, real, I liked it. All the best, fairydustwing
Midnitesun
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10 posted 2002-12-04 02:26 PM


Shadows, Thanks!
Sandpiper, thank you for your reply.
Pat, glad you liked.
fairydustwing, Happy to help you laugh today.

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