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Deja Vu |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I stared into the haunted eyes- Of an inmate yesterday..... “I was once as you are now”. Is what they seemed to say. The things I saw within his gaze- Made me want to flee- “Beware, unless you would become Just such a one as me.” Lines of dissipation Scored his facial planes- Where once was youth and happiness Stark tragedy remains. Twixt guys like him, and guys like me There stands a solid line- Yet one so easy to be crossed- For it is very fine. I see the “ghost of Christmas past” In his defeated face- The things that are, the things that were The tragedy ...disgrace. Than fall into this sordid trap- I think I’d rather die- And yet the snare has taken more And better men than I. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Wow...solid message here! I believe the difference between us and them is hope. Every life experiences tragedy, how we deal with it is the key. There is always hope but we must search for it. Thaks for the read. |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Exvellent! Enjoyed the read.Sums up life's choice and were we choose to be. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful. I enjoyed this very much! ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
A very fine message with this one, nicely done  |
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Verma Member
since 1999-10-25
Posts 80Midlands, England |
Gunslinger - I understand the topic quite well, and believe that you have put together a very strong piece... Well Done! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
GS: Another one for the Kudos factory. I got to say I like your style. I bow to you and yours. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
A great message, well done, and welcome to Passions ------------------ How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool? ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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