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kaile
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0 posted 2004-06-20 05:45 PM



his leader always raised
her hand vigorously
and cut in while
others were speaking
in can't-be-helped defiance,
he didn't approach her
to discuss matters during their partnership

now regretful of how he wasn't
big enough to grapple
head-on with his displeasure

that night,
in between shifting positions again
from the uncomfortable silence and
seeing, yet not taking in
the heroics of the latest Euro match,
he felt his brother beside him

very much aware that
he would not have acknowledged  
if he were his brother

a lifetime's worth of avoidance unveiled
stunned, he
could only pretend
to drink from unmelted ice

© Copyright 2004 heng kaile - All Rights Reserved
Kevo
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1 posted 2004-06-20 06:50 PM


Sad.  Well-written by the lamenting heart.  A very potent message.  I enjoyed it quite a bit as it was but the message will linger with me today.

Warm regards,

Kevin

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2 posted 2004-06-21 03:53 AM


indeed powerful
Larry C
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3 posted 2004-06-21 08:47 PM


kaile,
I learned late in life that "peace at any price" isn't peace at all. It's hell. I once stalled an appointment with a friend for two weeks knowing it was his intent to confront. Trust me, it was hell. I still think you are wise beyond your years, but I like that about you.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

iliana
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4 posted 2004-06-21 10:01 PM


Kaile -- ouch!  Amazing poem!  
Sadelite
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5 posted 2004-06-21 11:40 PM


yes, this is an amazing portrayal of life!  (and yes, it aches...)
             Sadelite

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