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Standing Before You
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Standing Before You |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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I stand, a mere and humble man before you, you that judge and condemn. I stand proudly, though countless stones have been cast against the wearied flesh of my bones. I am tired, my will wanes, my resolve falters, my courage flows slowly from within me.Peace lies at the edge of a tidal eddy, as the waters chill. Bring not the sword of bitterness nor the shield of contempt.Lay the spear of condemnation at your feet, for I have broken my own, my upturned and empty palms greet your eyes. Walk the trail of slippery stones, feel the barb of thorns upon the black rose.Taste the trickle of crimson....Walk my mile and taste the bitter fruit. Then, join me or.... cast the next stone into the mirror of self reflect. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
cast the next stone into the mirror of self reflect. Loved this Barry.. Throw a rock in the air you'll hit someone guilty ~Bono |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
 Oh so good to see your work again, Sir Magnus. have been cast against the wearied flesh of my bones. Lordy I wish I could write like you do! This is supreme. the only man worth your tears will never make you cry |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Patience is a virtue, as a man once said, the difference between a caucus and a cactus is that a cactus is prickly on the outside! (big hugggsssssss) We will sting along the way but through it all we will find understanding and solace, this is marvelous, I am delighted to see you posting again, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You've been away for awhile... welcome home... a reflective write, sir... mirror, and all... |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
I loved the end the most.  .Keep up the good work! Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part! |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Everytime I read your poems I feel more ready to fight the fight set before me and I feel more humbled and peaceful. Thank you, again, for not failing me with this So, so, beautiful sir. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Barry, this is so perfectly written. It's so beautiful I almost felt as though I was reading the Bible where Jesus told the people who had no faults to cast the first stone at the woman they had caught in adultery. While He was writing something in the sand, as I'm sure you know, everyone walked away. Until someone has walked in the shoes of another, they have no right to judge or condemn....... It's so good to see you posting, friend. I've missed you. Heart Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-11-2003 09:06 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Barry...wish you would stay put long enough for me to read more of your work and send you hugs! Love this one for sure! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I have missed your work, Magnus my poet friend. This is wonderful. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
An excellent return, Barry. Reminds me of glasses houses .... and how fragile life can be. Welcome back. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
There is one shield more mighty than any weapon, or any woe... And you Sir Knight possess it to the infinite degree. Exceptional verse. Hugs and Prayers. TD |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Barry - where you been? Nice to see you. Like this write, it says a lot... BC |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...I agree with what TD said so eloquently! So glad to see you, dear man! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Barry - the ultimate quest huh? Lay the spear of condemnation at your feet, for I have broken my own, my upturned and empty palms greet your eyes. this just cries . . . cast the next stone into the mirror of self reflect. loved this - nicely done - yes it was xxoo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
missed you...glad to read you again |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Barry, Triumphant in it's humility. Such wisdom and truth here. A difficult lesson to look at myself to see how I am like that annoying person in my life. Glad to see you here. I missed your wonderful work. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
"Then, join me or.... cast the next stone into the mirror of self reflect." ---------------- ohhhhhhhhh yeah!!! Never disappointed by your words----enjoyed!! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Barry~ These thoughts of yours weigh heavy and give me pause. Life is a slippery slope and uncertain at best. This moved me deeply. I hope you're well. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry You don't realise how much I've missed reading your fabulous words which I have always admired. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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