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Even Kindness Can Kill
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Even Kindness Can Kill |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
He's still around the old Canadian who collected shot in left wing over some stubbled corn field and limped back to the lake behind my house where he met with other flocks as winter lay hard on skin of water and rippled moonlight with frost. His wing juts now at odd angle broken no doubt by 12 gauge number 4 from some gleeful man who called in the flight only to lose his prey to will yet he struts proud the shore and swims with sometimes mournful honk as if calling brothers or lovers from sky no longer littered with vees of incoming always I hope he survives if never to fly then to be wildly tame as I toss bits of corn to the shore hoping I am not luring him to his demise with growing carelessness on his part that leaves him in jaws of Coyote or bag of man tired as they get of such nuisance noise and refuse that might follow a well fed goose. But I too have been hungry and would not see him so so be wary old man and do not trust even me for though our feathers may bear colors in common we are not the same My wings healed and my kindness could mark the end |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
and I am dancing with myself, with a post-it note on my head.  (enchanting visual, eh?) I have been thinking lately that I've never seen an unhappy duck. Something about their beaks implies a smile. I tend to jump to conclusions too. But I'm working on enjoying the journey, with much thanks to you.  thank you thank you Cap. I was itching for a fix. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, I feel like I'm breathing again. Welcome home, Cap'n! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
so be wary old man and do not trust even me for though our feathers may bear colors in common we are not the same Smiling here Cpat, it's sooo good to read you again...marvelous. Maree  Beauty of the world which is soon to perish has two edges, one of laughter and one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder. |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
Pretty hairy, Capt. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I'm dancing with Sen...( rofl @ the post-a-note visual) moth giddy am I....bout time you came up for air groovy guy... ( man can not live on sushi alone) heheheas winter lay hard on skin of water and rippled moonlight with frost. gawd I love how you do that....... and as for the inspire and theme of this?? Im moth hugging you for its tender intend. Home is a feeling I buried in you ... I'm alright, I'm alright ... It only hurts when I breathe ... M.E. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cpat, Good stuff, enjoyed the read. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Damn..so good to read you again. Welcome home Captain! Hugs~ ~Before befriending butterflies |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ron This is a touching story...in all ways. Love your heart! |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
This speaks to me Ron. There is a fine line where we can be too kind to nature. But I sense you have the situation in balance. Enjoyed this very much. believe in what your heart feels... |
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zippi Member
since 2004-03-31
Posts 56California |
What an induction! This was my first experience at 'Passions'. I was completely lost in the visuals and the unique perspective. I think I'm going to love it here. Rene` |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OHHH, another write of sheer delight. Ron, this is such a beautiful story, gut-wrenchingly true. The very act of kindness (from your POV) may bring doom to the winged creature...and yet? a meal for another. A second act of kindness. The irony of it...making me think it through all over again, aren't you? You are soooo good. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Reminds me of a Jack London story about a man and his dog he had had since birth in the Alaskan wilderness. Best of friends they were but, as the prospector explained to someone - "He knows that if the food runs out, I'll eat him and I know the same of him. We have a wary respect of each other." Full bellies keep friendships alive |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
enjoyed |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"But I too have been hungry and would not see him so" Trade you a few stray cats for that goose...  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Duncan is gonna get attacked by an irate moth. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You always manage to keep my interest right to the very end of your writes! When God speaks, I listen! When you write, I read! lol  EA P.S. I am sending you some victuals to keep that tummy of yours full! (as was suggested to me by my fellow Canadian! lol) |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well Hair, at least I don't have to worry about Balladeer and LJ killing me with kindness do I.... This is a really interesting write....you're not right, you know that don't you? |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Super... really enjoyed this! |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
I figger the scrapper could probably take care of himself...But? (even though, I've killed and eaten a few of my own) I often wonder after the widow(er) |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
yet he struts proud the shore and swims with sometimes mournful honk as if calling brothers or lovers from sky no longer littered with vees of incoming Incredible...I've missed reading you, not your fault, mine...but will most definately make a note to try and get in here more and look for you...outstanding!!!!!!! Good morning and happy Friday! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
cpat Always there is a choice, to nurture or exploit.. Kindness shown at times may put the receiver in jeopardy, but I know you must put out the corn...even if it helps the predators, coyote or man... enjoyed _________ice ><> |
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