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Carnival (Carn-evil)
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Carnival (Carn-evil) |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA 
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Carnival (CarnEvil) tiger-energized all the weapons in briefcases stacked in slim sanguine stained sheaves packed with fortune wheel spins lacked salvation exchanged for usury why are the most carnivorous of creatures not behind caged bars but instead peer behind cagey eyes? in search of a next victim, always on prowl a quick spin on a carousal as it carries them in circles on its back their body: their own barkers booth Oh, what a fool you are if you don't contribute to the Cause of the Month a spatula wallet dripping from skimmed cream in a hidden back pocket with worn seams again he offers his wares holding out the briefcase for perusal like a golden goose that speaks but oh so genuinely asking for anyone who wants to win To Guess its Weight before the bomb explodes ...again ...and again (Dedicated to the unfortunate innocents who are victimized by Palestine suicidals even on a sacred holiday 3-31-2001) [This message has been edited by ShadowRider (03-31-2002 07:14 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
in search of a next victim, always on prowl a quick spin on a carousal as it carries them in circles on its back their body: their own barkers booth Oh, what a fool you are if you don't contribute to the Cause of the Month Unbelievable talent you have, Jeff... and such a kind heart to go along with it. Thanks for sharing this with us.  ~lots of hugs~copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent writing, Jeff... It is a dark carnival, indeed, and it is the victims that are in the cages while the wild beasts roam free...as it has always been. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Jeff nicely written as always..and i echo Lyra and Deery..thank you for posting ..and hope you had lots of jellybeans in your basket...  hugss~Victoria
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Princess Munk: not sure if its proper form to blush on Easter, but i just did! *smile* Things are very important right now; so many important principals of religion hang in the balance of what we see developing between Palestine and Israel. It's a pity the world does not see the significance. Balladeer: once more, a humbling thank you is in order, and also for attentiveness to the critical nature of this current event. Vic: Hey Lady! Hi Vic! Happy Easter Victoria! ~Pat Pat and a grin~ to my Tejas buddy, such warm wishes returned on a wonderful holiday. *smiles* oh, btw...no jellybeans, but i did the Little Piggie number at a smorgasbord trough. ~oink-age~ ~oink-age~ Thank you for your friendship and kindess, Vic.  theShadowRider |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Jeff~ Sad how life really is sometimes, even on Holy days....Peace be well....thank you... Lauren~ ~Greeneyes~ |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
awwww i know, Lauren.....these CNN news breaks are awful hard on me. I was a trained journalist for over 20 years, and i never ever managed to keep objectivity seperate from my articles. The more one knows about something, the more it effects the story, and then...the writer. as i see terrorists today, i view someone who is not object to firing guns in the back of someone as they walk to a gunfight, prior to noon. They see courage in the sacrifice of their human lives, but only in martyrdom, for personal heavenic glory. But do they attack war targets: oh no.....only unnarmed, unprepared civilians. Is this not the most supreme act of cowardice, to strike the equivalent of an elder, and then thump one's chest at the power?? dang them all.....sigh sorry about the soapbox speech, Lauren..... |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Great write! The carnage of the "carn-evil" has definitely saddened the holy days. Thanks for putting this into words for us. Shenachie |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Thanks Bridget, so much. I wasnt sure of how to work in the title, but i think you pegged it well! jeff |
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