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Brad Majors 
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia 
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My mind tells me it must be a dream but sad it appears I know it reality For in place of flesh and bone I have fondly come to know a square foot of drab carpeting lies where the body once was between my head and toes in grand final insult embroidered upon my face the letters W-E-L-C-O-M-E stand out clear as day. Like a stampede of deformed bovines I see them come rushing rushing in and out leaving dirty footprints everyone From large ugly women in ten inch heels to lanky loafer clad salesman each feeling the need to take their turn "well lets not dirty the house with mud and such for what other purpose does this mat here lie?" "What Purpose indeed!" I grumble muffled beneath fabric mouth as yet another muddy shoe plants itself on my carpet brow After many days and nights of comings and goings loafers, heels, boots and smelly disgusting and filthy my usefulness comes to an end So off to the store the owner skips with glee to find another poor mat just like me. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I really like this. Enjoyed the imagery  Maree. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Intriguing as always! Perhaps a good vacuum with lots of personal power would clean up the dirt left by inconsiderate people. Sending lots of hugs and pink loving light, EA |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Uniqueness is good! Yes, very very good. When you think you have heard it all, |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Brad - nice imagery - WELCOME - funny isnt it? WELCOME . . . amazing write xxoo |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Brad - never looked at a door mat like this, great write... Voted BC |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A new perspective indeed. I enjoyed this immensely. Joyce [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (04-07-2003 11:19 AM).] |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you for posting this here. The metaphors alone make it worthy. Susan |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
truly interesting and refreshing piece! you've made me think about things differently. take care amy "love is like a butterfly-- |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
now theres an interesting viewpoint! enjoyed.. hugs, g "laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - victor borge |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Interesting write and very vote worthy. |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) I can understand this heartachem how inhumane it can be to tread ones soles on the carpet for more than five seconds at a time, my heart goes out to you, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Brad, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
Brad, this I really like it is very good Real friends celebrate in who we are and have faith in all that we can become |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
With this in mind, my dirty feet will step OVER the next mat. *G* |
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mysticpoe Senior Member
since 2003-02-28
Posts 883 |
Your good Brad, deep as usual. Good luck with the book. mysticpoe |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
awww... You could never be a doormat.  M |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
I am sorry I missed this one earlier....just checking out the company on page 7 where mine and yours lay dormant.... forgotten... I REALLY LIKED THIS ONE I have always considered myself a sort of doormat... always too nice to say no or tell someone off when they REALLY deserved it. You get used till you are worn out and tossed away like yesterday's garbage.... before someone notices it was yours..... kinda like some people treat and use their "friends". But doormats have a tendancy, when the dirt is finally too much for them, to pick themselves up and shake off the s**t. The one standing on the mat at the time gets the unexpected upending. be reassured they probably deserve it!!! well written, my friend!!!! Look for me... in here and on #25. Glad I came back to read. Sherry [This message has been edited by Magicmystery (04-22-2003 03:52 PM).] |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
i really liked how you used the words to write this, well thought and placed |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Definitely interesting and a nice change of pace. I enjoyed this a great deal! I will now always think of you when I see a doormat.  I guess that wasn't the best words to use, but I hope you know what I mean! ~Sheri |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
great write |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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