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One More Quasimodo |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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One More Quasimodo ~*Marge Tindal*~  Onlookers of cruelty. Pointing in fingered-fear. 'What's the matter, you think it's contagious ?' Well, so are the tears. - - - - - - *Photo-Lon Chaney as Quasimodo - 1923 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yes they are... as is cruelty it seems... nicely done... and nice message |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
There is a little 'Quasimodo' in all of us. Thanks for reminding me of mine. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Reminds me of the elephant man's plaintive cry "I am not a monster" |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I don't know that fella's name but his face rings a bell  |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
There is beauty and grace in everyone if only you take the time to look...nicely done Lady |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
CPatHair~ Thank you. I am appalled by cruelty-mongers. MoonShadow~ The tears are so evident - even though they fall on the inside~ RSWells~ Thank you. I've heard that cry from those who are subjected to such inhumane cruelty. Balladeer~ You've always encouraged me to reach in ... and so I do. Love ya' Paula~ The tormented are forced to show anger to keep from drowning in the tears. My heart goes out to them. And the tormentors deserve to be made to return in the next life as the ones they've so hurt with their cruelty. *Hugs* to you, lady~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Touching my heart Marge...James |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ah Marge ... so few words, and yet the message within is perfectly stated. If those who spoke in cruelty could wear the shoes of their tormented ... sweet justice would be done. Well done!  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, Needed to be said, good one, Hugs and kisses *L* Sy |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JamesMichael~ Thank you, sweetie~ Kit~ On that we sure agree ! Thanks, hon. Seymour~ Thank you sweet friend. *hugs n' smooches* right back at ya'~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- You have to know I love this! Touched me to the core, and tugged mercilessly at my heart. There is no excuse for such cruelty! So glad you shared this piece. Love ya, ~Me "...until you have read the verse on his |
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citizenx Member
since 2001-07-31
Posts 189motorcade |
The bells loudly rung, Their chime almost stung as harsh as the insults hurdled from the crowd. And I wondered where is the god that heard talking of so reverently In the cathedral straight below me, Not in the crowds below Calling "hang him from the gallows, The demon bell ringer." Their anger rose in discord tempo With every ring they cried "Kill him kill him" It was me for whom the last bell tolled. "the blizzard of the world has crossed the threshold and it has overturned |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
Amazing what a little makeup can do. Very good. [This message has been edited by mirror man (edited 08-19-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ My adorably soft-hearted friend ... *Hugs*  Citizenx~ Thank you for the thoughtfully talented reply. Very nicely done. MirrorMan~ Okay ... what gave you a clue ?  Go figure ... that's what I look like BEFORE my makeup !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I can think of so many things to apply this one to..I read the poem before I saw the photo and they flashed before my mind. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I too could think of so many applications for your words Marge, and sad images they were. Well done. If you have but one true friend when you die you were truly blessed |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Marge, this is so profoundly compassionate. Everyone needs love and acceptance. But too many either draw back the hand in hate or fear. Well Done Lady poet! Sincerely, Regina |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
Don't judge a book by it's cover, don't judge a person by their looks....it's such an easy lesson, yet so many people never learn it! Very frustrating  This was a great write with a poignant message.*Hugs* ~Krista "Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SongBird~ The stir to pen this one was found in the pain I saw inflicted by some awfully cruel individuals. The complete insensitivity wasn't very pretty to witness. And each of them have received a copy of it. Thank you for the reply. Mysteria~ Yes ... and can we just imagine just how sad to be on the receiving end ? Thanks for the read, my friend. RWood~ Compassion was part of the motivation and anger completed it. Thanks for understanding. SmittenKitten~ To accept each individual as the whole of who we are would be a blessing~ Thanks for bearing with me while I vented. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Your brevity fits you....to a T... well done! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very succinct and eye opening piece! Great style Marge! Gives us all something to ponder! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Soooooooooooo ... you really DON'T laugh at me?????????????? Way Cool!!! And all this time.......LOL Nice to see you sharing the word for the day. Now give this creature a hug and smile knowing you made him smile. |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
nicly written Marge, poeple can be so cruel yet they can also be so kind. Throw your heart out in front of you |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Now comes visitor number 9205, as usual. ~*~ it's not contagious it's just the shell I live in do not recoil so ~*~ now my tears will flow with the ringing in my ears it's miserable Great tribute, Marge, to the "Man of a thousand faces" |
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