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In The Event Of War
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In The Event Of War |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace 
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In The Event Of War I’m not one to start a fight but will engage when provoked this pile of wood placed at my feet when lit did not burn just smoked there is no hero, no Joan of Arc yet, I can stand up, for what is right with your great army few in my camp one against many to a war you invite arrow words slung deeply pierce skin black dusty rumors storm so violent I am bruised where underneath it bleeds you can shake me but my soul sits silent you staged the journey of this bloody war where you are victor and I in your captor not to lie dormant or weak on the field strength regrouping for a different chapter in search for my breath you look for death bare Achilles heel blinds your crimson rage waiting for the moment of precious many to slip on my armor the battle to engage surely this is the road to my destiny the voice calls calmly now it is beckoning walls will crumble fall flat where you hide all will be measured in the time of reckoning "no darkness has ever been deep enough to extinguish my personal knowledge of love" Anne Rice |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
1slick_lady, there are many people just like that, they love confrontation and harsh words, even if you are not that kind, it is hard to dodge all their words and come out unhurt. There is a spark in us all that ignites when enough fuel is added. I enjoyed the read my friend and know what you are feeling, enjoy your life, you are much bigger than those little people. Take care. Rick |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Good grief, have I had my armour dinted at those battles! I can honestly tell you what goes around comes around, of that I am certain. I have a tin sign above a bathroom Helen to remind me of those days.  Here you go, I took a picture of it so you can take it all in.  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
1slick_lady - I read much between the lines. I'm praying that things are well with you. As written, 'what goes around, comes around', sooner or later, but it does happen... Wish you the best... As always, BC |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
When push comes to shove, I say it's time to meet the press. Seriously. You don't need to write a book (although I'd welcome that) just an article, or even a letter. You shouldn't have to go through this alone.  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I agree with Bill!!!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Painful and something no person should have the knowledge of. Sending hugs. |
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shortsleeves Member
since 2008-10-19
Posts 125Franklin Tennessee |
There is a choice waiting in every moment. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Hal |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
You are a brilliant woman and I'm sure a force to be reckoned with. I feel sorry for the other side! Great write...hope all is well. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Words do hurt, Helen. And, the pain from them seems to last so long. As they say, what goes around, does come around. I do hope you are ok. |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. Helen, The sea feels nothing yet drowns fools Be the sea And if they looking for mercy show you pictures of their children tell them teach them how to swim John . |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear 1slick_lady, Someone's on the war path here, if I'm not mistaken. Love Bobby |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ditto K's remark, amazing what going to the press can get done  |
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Pantheress Member
since 2008-11-02
Posts 215Queensland, Australia |
Nothing like emotion to get the creative juices flowing.. great reading.. hope your alright.. |
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