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We the Living |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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We the living take back our lives To provide our own work solutions From the cold, gray, state that we despise Which promises no absolution We the survivors gathering here Collective, no more the tool We take back our lives, to hold back the tears We're no longer yoked by harsh rule We the defeated, those beaten down No longer, bow down to the name That promised us freedom and hope of a crown And we're refusing the blame We the down trodden, despised and the maimed Take back our lives new spirit is claimed Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
YES!!!!!!! Oh Keth...Marsha needs to see this one hon...this is fantabulous |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
poetry inspired by Ayn Rand, and a name inspired by Mercedes Lackey.... you have broad literary tastes, which serve you well in your verse... great write! i'm looking forward to more  -Napalm
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Paula, thank you dear. It's Done and done! I always appreciate your suggestions. NCC, Thank you, the poem wasn't exactly inspired by Ayn Rand only the title, it sort of grew like Topsy once I had begun it. I have another one called Saccharine Citizens that goes nowhere near her philosophy, but I liked the phrase. As for the reading, I'm no longer reading medical journals unless they have interesting articles but that's where I draw the line in reading matter. lol. Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kethry~ Powerfully dredged thoughts ... 'Take back our lives new spirit is claimed' I like this thought ! Be at peace, dear poet~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Alan Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
I like this. sounds as though your true spirit is coming thru.. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Wow, Fantastic!!! That's exactly what He wants us to do! Take back our lives and trust Him, His love, His power to protect them and exemplify them to who we are to truly become. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Applauding, Kethry....well done, little one... |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Amen!!!! Kathleen Blake "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 05-20-2001).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Ayn Rand indeed Kethry. . . this belongs on a statue or a card somewhere. . . it reads like a creed. . . and so should it be. . . well done. . .  ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Well said Kethry...James |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Thanks folks, It does have a ring to it doesn't it. Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this brought back a saying that was pinned up on my mother's corkboard over 23 years ago, I don't know the author but it stuck in my head well, because she was a smart lady and I knew if she had it up, it meant something. "We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much with so little for so long, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing." Your poem's a nice change. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
That spirit for me..sometimes its fleeting.. I enjoyed this with its power. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
passing shadows, I have heard that saying,it's a mutilated version of something else, but I like it anyway It sort of describes me and poetry so thank you for that. Temptress, I was aiming for a chant, I think I missed it by "that much".lol. Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Excellent work, O Kethry... Regards, Sudhir |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kethry dearest sister mine, Paula was right this is utterly utterly perfect. You have outdone yourself here. Really excellent work, and yes love I agree. I will too survive. More than that I shall dance in the flames again, and you will too. Take care love and warm stuff Slushy We the living take back our lives To provide our own work solutions From the cold, gray, state that we despise Which promises no absolution Absolutely first class love it really is  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
WOW! Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
we the living indeed, keth...as long as we maintain that distinction, all things are possible...this poem is excellent work which does not surprise me a bit |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh Kethry this is fabulous.....love this beautiful gem. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Death Member
since 2001-05-26
Posts 112Twilight |
You write like my friend who swears that freedom is the only thing worth greeting me much to see much to see |
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Hope Rises New Member
since 2001-05-26
Posts 6In the land of Dreams second cloud on the right |
Keth this is so amazing, an absolutely fabulous piece from you. (And like 'Deer I'm not surprised one bit at all) Take care Hope  I have spread my dreams under your feet |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kethry, All I can say is, I agree with Balladeer. Well done. |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
Kethry,what an amazing poem,very well done i will read more of yours |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Hope shines through.. powerful words. "difference between love and comfortis that comfort's more reliable and true |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Tough! Defiant! Grrrrrrrr! I was thinking "street chant" or maybe "manifesto" as I read it. Good one, Keth'! Kraw' |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Thanks everyone, I haven't been here for a while, I got a little caught up in life, but I'm back now ... I think. Wait a minute I think does that mean I exist...lol. Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
strenght and fortitude my friend...sorry I missed this one the first go round...but yes, life has a way of finding you...sort of like receiving a "summons" to court...lol. Glad to read you again, I've missed your rambunctios spirit! |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
We can take back our lives. A fresh start. Great thought great poem! |
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