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WindWalker
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0 posted 2006-09-28 12:15 PM


No fear! No fear!
says the slogan
on jeans and bumpers
but life is not a slogan!

How many know
what lies beyond
the ancient barrier of fear
we have called death?

Who has captured the eagle
to ride his mighty wings
over the highest mountains
and seen the other side?

Who has understood
the curse in the face of God?
the longing in the face of Satan?
Who has measured the distance
between these polarities?

Have I?
Do I know--
and if I said I did--
why would you believe me
when you can’t believe yourself?

© Copyright 2006 Sharran WindWalker - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2006-09-28 12:21 PM


I love that slogan....because when I see it on some tee-shirt, I know it really means "I hope you don't see how scared I am"...... and THAT lets me know, I'm not alone.

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ThisDiamond
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2 posted 2006-09-29 07:44 AM


If courage is moving forward boldly despite fear, then living well despite fear, is the sword.
To deny, is to live unconsciously, with a wet noodle.
Always like your bold thoughts WW!

Gentle Spirit
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3 posted 2006-09-29 07:46 AM


OH...this started my morning perfectly!  Wonderful message in your words.  
passing shadows
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4 posted 2006-09-29 08:45 AM


life is not a slogan

nicely written

MukkaKukka
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5 posted 2006-09-29 09:08 AM


"Life is not a slogan"

How `bout "Never let the craddle rock idle"

The Lady
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6 posted 2006-09-29 07:55 PM



well done WindWalker!

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