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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon 
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Dangerous Games They always say it is innocent nothing but simple wordplay Tossed back and forth in fun with whomever will join Sly innuendoes fill the air as thrills are quickly gathered like priceless trinkets Empty treasures somehow savored But in the background a heart is filled with pain brought about by the game The wordplay became real Now it cuts like a dull knife every selfish comment tossed around like confetti is another twist of the blade thrusting a little deeper When one’s heart is open words are never innocent They can heal or they can maim And once the game starts you’ve already lost © 3/18/00 Gary Pence Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. -Edgar Allen Poe |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
But in the background a heart is filled with pain brought about by the game The wordplay became real Now it cuts like a dull knife every selfish comment tossed around like confetti is another twist of the blade thrusting a little deeper ---------- ah yes...when our words become weapons... words of wisdom, lessons to live by in this piece... very good work Gary... take care, jm Now for me some words come easy But I know that they don't mean that much Compared with the things that are said when lovers touch You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be jackson browne |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Gary this was wonderful, somehow reminded me of a chat room romance? I'm probably wrong there... but either way the hurt and the confusion still show. Well done  May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
Thank you JM and Isis. Just my opinion of careless and excessive flirtation. It often leads to heartache for someone. Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. -Edgar Allen Poe |
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Broken Wings Member
since 2000-03-18
Posts 157Miami, FL. |
This is very nicely done. It also reminded me of chat rooms. It seems that many people don't understand, that on the other side of the screen there is a soul that can be scarred. take care Broken Wings "As you learn and grow, you will realize the greater the pain, the greater the growth." BY: IYANLA VANZANT |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
Thank you BW...this poem was inspired by message boards and forums, but it applies to chat rooms as well. |
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Aiden Kelly Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 148Ft. Wayne, IN USA |
there are a couple of meanings to be taken from this poem...i like that! maybe you are speaking of jokes, innuendos, flirtation but at times it seemed more like verbal assault/abuse. something which can cut so deep.... i'm not a big fan of chat rooms, etc. but this is so common in everyday existence...so many people who don't take the time to listen and care about each other...so much hurt, selfishness...words are deadly weaponry. 'Stick and stones may break my bones, but words will break my heart.' ~Robert Fulghum |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
Thanks Aiden! Primarily what I am talking about here is when one pledges their love to another, and then goes off to flirt with someone else. I've been a victim of that, as many others have. That's why I stopped visiting chat rooms along time ago. Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. -Edgar Allen Poe |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing Jonas...yes when someones heart is open or soft they can be gullible or easily hurt by someone with a hard or uncaring heart. James |
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