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Wind
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0 posted 2003-09-13 10:34 PM



Whining in helium falsetto
where are you girl?
I'm coming to get you

you should not be out
in the streets this late

or this early...

the winds grow stronger here tonight,
children hold their mother’s hands

you’ll hate her
one day,
even for only five seconds
but it’s still there

instinct

I have every reason to
shudder
and shiver
I see the flagpole,
yesterday it was
halfway
strung
and chains rattling

I know where you live
I know where you sleep

personification,
you want me to give life to the storm?

I wonder
if lightning were to strike
the metal shaft
would it strike me too?

I think it might be too late

it's so ironic
that I could die tomorrow

then come home to my family
and say

"the bad news
is
I died today…

The good news?

now I'm a hero"

pity for
the chaos effect-
sorry America,
guess I’m not much of a patriot.



And the angel said unto me, "These are the cries of the carrots, the cries of the carrots!"
-Tool


[This message has been edited by Wind (09-13-2003 10:51 PM).]

© Copyright 2003 Liz - All Rights Reserved
ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353
Michigan, USA
1 posted 2003-09-13 10:57 PM


As you so often do...you have struck me with a courage that far outshines your years...
Felt the sway in the flag as it rippled the winds of uncertainty.
Always be true to yourself. TD

passing shadows
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displaced
2 posted 2003-09-14 12:03 PM


very profound
Earth Angel
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3 posted 2003-09-14 01:27 AM


No one would mistake you for a conformist. lol You march to the beat of your own drum--and the music is loud and clear!

Lovin' hugs,
EA

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02
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New York
4 posted 2003-09-14 08:35 AM


Liz, oooh an old soul you are . . .
this is just amazing

it's so ironic
that I could die tomorrow

then come home to my family
and say

"the bad news
is
I died today…

The good news?

now I'm a hero"

I adore your writing
and yes, you certainly
march to your own beat
a good thing
xxoo

Duncan
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since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455

5 posted 2003-09-14 12:05 PM


"you’ll hate her
one day,
even for only five seconds
but it’s still there

instinct

I have every reason to
shudder
and shiver
I see the flagpole,
yesterday it was
halfway
strung
and chains rattling

I know where you live
I know where you sleep

personification,
you want me to give life to the storm?"

If I grow up, can I write like you?  
Amazing.  Had to shake my head at this one kiddo.  Your thoughts both intrigue and inspire me.      

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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Canada eh.
6 posted 2003-09-14 12:10 PM


Liz...you are amazing!
Very deep and profound write.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

      ~ Summer can't be over...
   I still have sand in my shoes ~

gemjop
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since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587
Pencilveinia, USA
7 posted 2003-09-15 09:12 AM


Bumping this...

liz, yer muse is on top form lately.

I have every reason to
shudder
and shiver
I see the flagpole,
yesterday it was
halfway
strung
and chains rattling

I know where you live
I know where you sleep

personification,
you want me to give life to the storm?

Just love these lines. you scared me whilst i read, i could hear the chains.

As for supporting ones country? I support only my own world in my head..it's madness out there!!!

Instant karma's gonna get you.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
8 posted 2003-09-15 09:27 AM


Wind
You just blew me away.

EvocativeVerse2
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since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279

9 posted 2003-09-15 10:03 AM


Excellent piece Wind. I love the imagery you put down before my eyes. I wish I had half your talent. Keep them coming...I enjoy reading them ever so much.
Cpat Hair
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10 posted 2003-09-15 10:05 AM


blind patriotism..is like blind religion... leads to fantics, who are close minded to the chance that there is more to being said and extolled than you would be had to believe...



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