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Claira
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since 2008-05-11
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British but living in Thailand

0 posted 2008-05-11 02:37 PM



Sitting on a Fence


Trying to act like it means nothing at all.
Scared to walk forward and face the fall.
Why assume the very worst of fate?
“Save yourself now! Before it’s too late”

But to turn away now would be fools folly.
Would everyone think, “They’re off their trolley”?
A comedy of errors with a lead part to play.
Don’t turn your back, don’t rue the day.

With flag out held, that is shimmering white.
Longing and hoping all will be right.
Yearning for your first move made,
Then there on the ground, the olive branch laid.

No hesitation to accept the truce.
We open our hearts and let our mouths loose.
To spill out our feelings and shatter the spell
And believe with our being, all is now well.

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Artic Wind
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Realm of Supernatural
1 posted 2008-05-11 03:53 PM


Welcome to pip!



ARCTIC WIND

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
2 posted 2008-05-11 03:58 PM


Nicely done, Claire! Welcome~~
M

shyvl
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since 2008-04-11
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texas, usa
3 posted 2008-05-11 11:48 PM


very nicely written. Welcome to Pip.  Pleasure to read and hope to read more.
sharyn

Marilyn
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4 posted 2008-05-12 09:47 AM


Nice job with this piece. Nice to have you here at PIP.

Marilyn

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
5 posted 2008-05-12 10:01 AM


Claire,

This poem speaks volumes. Thank you so much for sharing!


Claira
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British but living in Thailand
6 posted 2008-05-16 01:53 PM


Thank you very much and thanks for the welcome.
Claira

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