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Sometimes, Even Angels Fall
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Sometimes, Even Angels Fall |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration 
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if I jumped off this bridge, would you smile as I plunged -feetfirst- into the murky shadows of self-preservation? would you wait at the edge, indomitable, like Artemis – arrow drawn toward the distant head of your favorite companion? but maybe you can’t see me at the horizon, smile cracking above the waves like a pass of light from a shorebound tower when you pull open your teeth to break the fletch off a sliver of understanding drowning it in the sodden doubts of poisonous miscommunication. fire arrow’s away, plying a course over a cresting of good intentions. swiftly, it pierces the winds of change as if steadfastness could rip asunder the waves of stability and passing time. foam-charged, it screeches through my mind, impaling with the force of frustration – one-hundred decibels plus of maddening precise incoherence… stepping back from the railing, I look down at the roiling incandescence of repeated attempts, back away, and shake my head - knowing you weren’t shooting for me, but wondering just the same. |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Zing! Watch out! *Chuckles* Enjoyed reading this. Quite thought provoking... ~Tier |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
this is so eloquently though up and constructed.. very skillful reaches to within. good work, good friend God alone is alone. Man is not. |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
... ~very weak lol~ I have to say: this is fantastic... I didn't come to compliment... not yet, but, I must. Chris, this is amazing. (and for once, i know that opinion is wholly without bias) [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Cor (03-13-2002 07:00 PM).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Almost reminds me of the phrase "I wouldn't be paranoid if everybody didn't hate me." I think that's an awesome last segment, good sir. I can relate... |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
No time to bite into any of this right now, much less digest it. Maybe later  friendly fire is just as deadly as any though isn't it? |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
tier - you shooting at me?  eagle: 'preciate it. thanks for the comment. Cor - yep. thanks. hugs. Bal - interesting... i didn't notice that until you mentioned it... but now that you have, i can see where that comes from, and it actually fits rather well. thank you jamie - ain't that the truth. works both ways though, works both ways. Peace all C |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
It is, and so's that |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Christopher darling boy Oh my this is soooooooooo expressive and well written. Congratulations on achieving what few can I’m speechless. Much to ponder at here. Friendly fire indeed, just watch those arrows darling boy. Absolutely excellent piece of writing   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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