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A peace of salvation
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A peace of salvation |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams 
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A peace of salvation Even as a child I built walls around me Just high enough to see what's on the other side Past trolls and vagabonds Who slept beneath the bridge Far beyond the rainbows Somewhere between right and wrong I could see happiness But I could only feel the stones' condensation drain the warmth from my hand That deadened part of me left paralyzed and numb Only left enough strength For me to pray and cry An old, rusty sludge-hammer Lies not far from my feet And I can't even grasp A peace of salvation -Juju (I intentionally spelled peace that way.) -Juju -"So you found a girl Who thinks really deep thoughts What's so amazing about really deep thoughts " Silent all these Years, Tori Amos [This message has been edited by Juju (09-08-2010 03:21 PM).] |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
Such walls are built from fear, and walls dripping captured humidity or fog bring back memories. Excellent read, thanks. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Very moving, Juju. Ida |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
I love the title of the poem as well as the poem itself. A truly moving piece. ~Sunkissed  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Ju girl, those of us who have a metaphoric poetic sense about us know that you spelled it that way intentionally and love it I think I might be fading away behind my own walls but I will take a peace of you with me loveya |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
...and you spelled it as you should have. A truly wonderful write, my friend...love your mind. j. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Juju, it has been a long time since I have been here and a long time since I have read you and my oh my have you ever taken flight in your words. Peace is spelled exactly as it should be in this piece. This is filled with depth. Walls, sometimes are necessary but every now and then it is good to let them down too. Even if only for a little while. It was a pleasure to read you again. |
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