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Exile Junior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 42 |
‘THE CHALLENGE’ His accusers all were waiting; There was nothing he could do. His fear was strong, though he'd done no wrong; The charges just weren't true. I watched him face the challenge, Afraid that he would break, That he'd explode beneath the load And make his worst mistake. The charges were presented And the consequences read. The judgment faced, completely based On what "somebody said". He kept his calm demeanor And reacted like a man. He went back through just what was true And told his tale again. He answered for an hour With maturity and tact, I watched with pride as he told his side And forced them to retract. With the charge now in abeyance, He walked out, head held high. No guarantee of how he'll be, But he'll have a chance to try. This is dedicated to someone close to me, who has just been through an ordeal such as described above, and who will have a difficult time in the weeks ahead. But I am very proud of how he's reacted under stress, and I'm sure he will succeed in the end. I hope he sees this, and is comforted by how much everyone concerned cares about him. You would all be proud of him too, I'm sure. Perhaps later, I'll tell you all who he is. Exile |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Reading this made me feel in awe of this man's strength to endure. Great poem. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Excellent poem! I would indeed like to know more of the story if you can elaborate. Good job!  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent poem, Exile! My curiosity has also been piqued! Your friend certainly does sound like a person of strength and courage! Denise |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Great poem Exile ! Wishing your friend lots of strenght in the weeks ahead and uhhhh....ofcourse I'm NOT curious.....I just like to know everything  |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Exile, Excellent poem! We're all left in suspense. Hopefully, you'll be able to write a happy ending and then share it with us. ~Gene |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Yeah, I'd like to see a happy ending to this just like everyone else. I've had some of my friends tell me that I specialize in them, but I can't really help you on this... I wish good luck to your friend, whoever he/she is, and [need I say it again? I guess I do--] Excellent poem! Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Exile Junior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 42 |
Thank you all for your kind comments. Yes, I will indeed keep you all posted on how the story unfolds. Little Spyro, I really hope that you CAN help me with this happy ending, as you are uniquely qualified to do so! |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Beautiful!!! MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU, MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK MAY THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR FACE THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS AND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND Irish Blessing |
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JC Junior Member
since 2000-04-10
Posts 32Pennsylvania |
Incredible poem of strength and courage!  ~Jenn~ "Nature's first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaves a flower, but only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf, and Eden sank to grief. So dawn goes down today, nothing gold can stay." Robert Frost |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
hey, Exile. ^_^ You got a lot a talent there, very well said.. ^_^ hope it all goes well for ya friend.. Lynne |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I hope this becomes a 'happily ever after" tale. Lovely poem, hats off to your friend, I'll pray for him. Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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