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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
CONTROVERSY by Garfield We can ask what is innocence, and ponder that for some time. We can also ask what is sin, something every man has dabbled in. We can tell a lie, and we can hide it for years. But only in the long run, Does this lie fuel tears. Emotionally upset; Fury and heartbreak behind those eyes, wondering if someone can answer your questions, wondering if someone can tell you why. Ironically, something that was suppose to be your blanket, your security, failed as a little white tale, emerged from the closet reaking havoc, causing hell. Now you, With your arm drawn back, aiming to cast the first stone. Stop!!! You know you can't do that, because honesty you haven't shown. Garfield |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Very true. Sometimes we have to find out the hard way that things are not what they seem. Elizabeth Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near... [email protected] |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
How true how true. Very well said. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful Garfield! There is much wisdom in these words ... so many actions or words can come back to haunt you when you least expect it, thinking long buried. Beautifully expressed, I enjoyed this!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Elizabeth, Thank you for taking the time to read this one. I'm so glad that you responded. Through associates and myself, I've found out that a lesson learned the hard way is one that is not easily forgotton. You then think twice before opening your mouth to cast any "stones" because of your own experience. Sometimes it's better to offer friendly advice rather than add "fuel to the fire." inot2B Thanks for taking the time to read and responding. And you are right; this does ring true for many of us as we can criticize others when we have done the same thing/s ourselves. Kit It's always nice to see a response from you. Thanks for taking the time to read this one. I glad you liked this. I often hear people talk about skeltons in the closet, and I just thought that I would try to express this in a poem. Again thanks for stopping by and your kind comments. Garfield |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GGRN~ What a little gem of wisdom you've penned here. My grandmother said, 'there's no such thing as a white lie. She said they all were the 'color of the fires tended by Satan.' You can believe me when I say - I believed her ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Thanks Marge for reading and your bit of wisdom from your grandmother and I repeat, "There's no such thing as a white lie. They were all the Color of the fires tended by Satan." I believe Satan is having a cookout and fanning the coals. (white hot). And the bones keep dropping off his table; in and out of our closets. Garfield |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent. . . Glass houses my friend. . . glass houses. . . Superb. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Sven Thank you for your kind comments and for stopping by to read. Glass houses huh. I've never heard it phrased this way. We get things kinda late here in Georgia. Garfield |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sometimes we just have to learn life's lessons the hard way, don't we?... Nicely done, Garfield...  |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Thanks Nan for your kind comments and for stopping by to read. Garfield |
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