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Rick
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0 posted 2006-01-08 06:10 AM



Sparing in the ring of day
Barbs of wire tear away
As a punch does come I veer
Bleeding then from barb too near

Finding that I can not leave
Though I spar with constant weave
No one holds the wires wide
Cos no ones on the other side

The bell does sound, another round
Dizzy from the constant pound
Quick repair to fight again
Such the life of many men

In the corner means a rest
Victors fight the very best
Cuts and scars are commonplace
Living in the human race

The wires leave no gap to dream
Only flesh of fighters been
So I rest to fight again
As I must, as other men

© Copyright 2006 Rick Van Weenen - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2006-01-08 06:23 AM



Two images -
two dreams -
too wide,
these seems...



Truth be told, I did get two distinct sets of thought, and feel that I understood both.  And we live to fight another day...

barbed or not.

Always, always a pleasure to read your poetry, Rick. Come back soon, please!


Rick
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2 posted 2006-01-08 06:39 AM


Dear Sunshine, I will be back my friend, again thank you for your replies, always a pleasure to see you on the screen.

Take care and be well.

Sincerely
Rick

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3 posted 2006-01-08 11:10 AM


Thanx for the sharing of this poem,  a very
meaningful and emotion laden write.  Peace
be with you in whatever you do.

Rick
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4 posted 2006-01-09 06:01 AM


Magnus, thanks for your reply, nice to see you here.
Be well my friend and take care.

Sincerely
Rick

dgvarner
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5 posted 2006-01-10 12:49 PM


Nicely written.

enjoyed..

hugs, g

"We of the craft are all crazy...all are more or less touched."  Lord Byron

Rick
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6 posted 2006-03-12 06:59 AM


dgvarner, thank you so much for your reply, much appreciated my friend.

Sincerely
Rick

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