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Beware the Rat
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Beware the Rat |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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(This one takes a bit of explaining. It's written about a published poet who writes anti-semitic poems, then carefully disguises them so that most readers would never guess - or see, the hatred he has for the Jewish people. He's published his work on many sites and has several books of poetry out there. This is my way of letting him know that there are readers who know what kind of man - or rather, rat, he is. Sorry for the rant!) ---------------------------------------- Beware the Rat Tucked away in the heartland’s bosom, he finds it a natural course to cling to wooden crosses and embrace ancient prejudices. He forgets his birthplace, embraces instead, this world of isolation. He believes his origins lay here, on wintry, dark roads and worn cobblestone alleys, putrid still with the stench of history – feces, urine, bones and blood, trampled upon daily en route to the market or cafe. His castles surround him in decay, a blanket of starless night. He revels within their fallen walls, there, he paints black canvasses - plague guised as art, applies finishing touches - God’s light, he claims, then scurries off to fleece them to unwitting peers. © 2003 Core [This message has been edited by Corinne (05-14-2003 03:26 PM).] |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
Corinne, it takes a special person to see through the veils - you are that person. Having a prelude to this poem does not hurt at all, but shows us the cleverness which you yourself can craft a piece of work so well. I applaud you for undercovering this dastardly begger who would hide, but not. Thank you. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This is a powerful poem, with vivid images. Who is this guy? I don't like him! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
i don't agree with his or whoevers beliefs, but i think the write is interesting how one can get a point across. It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
excellent work. . . such a way of seeing that you have my friend. . . the light that you cast on this person is very bright indeed. . . well done. . .this needs to be seen more. . . ----------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
.....snif....I being maligned....Ratleader is desolate.....snif.... ...but liking good poetry anyhow...a good read but how about possum? armadillo? coon.....?....pleeze....? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Believe me, I have seen other poets do the same thing, and sometimes I just let them be unless they are liars or hypocrites, where then I reveal the truth and have them feel the shame! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, this speaks so strongly, you go girl, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corinne, 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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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Scathing write Corinne, and read the follow-up as well. Lovely world isn't it |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Yes, the "Rat" lives. There is always a rat, it seems. hmmm Intolerance may be our (Humans) downfall, I fear. |
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