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the haunting |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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The ghost rattles in the closet. Leave me alone, I cry! There is no justice. There is no rhyme or reason why I did not die, you did. Go haunt some other bedroom tonight, please! But the ghost refuses to depart, reminding me of our eternal connection on the battlefield. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Midnitesun, I like this one loads. Shades of Harry Potter. Bobby |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Much enjoyed, Kacy. I hope those warrior memories are good ones. (Smiles) - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
As they say, "Some memories die hard."  Seriously speaking, if you truly do have a comrade of old rattling around in your closet, command him to go to the Light and you'll see him there ~ when your time comes! lol Enjoyed this!   Linda |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Haunting. I wonder if the haunting is of our own guilt? We tend to believe it should have been us instead of another. I enjoyed this. M |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Stated with valid excellence. Chance is a necessary player in the evolution of the soul yet it often deserves all the rage that can be raised against it. |
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Falling rain
since 2008-01-31
Posts 2178Small town, Illinois |
I don't know why. But this made me giggle a little. Its just how you said to the ghost I guess it made me laugh. hahaha ~Zach~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks friends, for reading and commenting. It started out as part of a longer piece about ghosts that linger and haunt the soul long after the battle ends. It was Gettysburg, Nam, Afghanistan, and Iraq all rolled into one...ie, it was meant to be about the consequences of war in general. Try as I might, I can't seem to do this topic justice. Perhaps, it is because I've been on the fringes but never in the midst of a battlefield. Anyway, thanks to each for reading. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Powerfully rendered uneasiness because of souls departed too early. Love, Margherita |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
This is very Powerfully!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Ghosts can't fit in my closet, theres too many skeletons already in there. Very poignant dear one. Really enjoyed it! Rich |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
LOVE THIS! j. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Enjoyed reading about your ghosts. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, you have done more than armed combattants, and I don't say that lightly. They are usually only in one war and at most, only for a few years. Whilst I deplore war and the fact that they had to go through that for 1 minute, let alone years, my point is that you have probably been in the heat of every war spreading/spraying/shooting peace at everyone for as long as you have known the word, "war". You spread peace in people's minds, emotions, consciences and that is where it needs to start - long before a war has started. Don't stop and never underestimate the effects of your words whether to individuals or small groups or large groups. Have you ever thought of giving talks - e.g. at schools, churches, sports clubs, etc, etc, etc? I think you would be wonderful at that. - Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you each for receiving this poem into your minds/hearts. Diana, you made my eyes mist. I sent you an email reply.  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Kacy. I have replied to the email. You inspire me in so very many ways. I am proud to be counted amongst your friends. You are one of the shining lights of this wonderful place called PIP. - Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
As are you, lady Diana. It's comforting to know there are so many brilliant lights around the globe that shine for fairness, justice and peace. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
and the scars remain... don't worry. we get your message  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I enjoyed the Write Midnitesun!-- ARCTIC WIND |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 kaile (isn't time for another from you?)and Arctic Wind, THANK YOU for reading and commenting! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
well said! applause!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This one reminds me of Fort Jackson...it's probably still buried in silt from Katrina, but we used to go walk the grounds for the re-enactments. I could feel winter in July in those walls... It's hard difficult to capture, but I think you caught that sliver shivery feeling quite aptly Kace. (No bad jokes today. mea culpa for my odd sense of humor) Have a blessed Solstice Sistah K! |
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