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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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I know the rites of exorcism-- demand to know the demon's name... I know in truth there is no death and even demons won't be slain. Even satan has a grace-- there is a will that is birthright. There is no magic wand to wave-- just flesh and bone to crucify. I have daemon in legion-- I multiply them on my skin. With every single breath I take I drink another draught of sin. I ache to think I started rage-- I am the guilty arsonist. I am the lips that beg for more betraying christed with a kiss. Silver buys a pauper's grave. Gold will seal a tomb. I have recognized too late and realized my fate too soon. Gather herbs for flesh annoint. Burn the frankincense. Forgive me Father, I have sinned... confession of my emptiness. And therein lies my blasphemy-- for this I'll burn in hell. I desecrated your temple-- forgetting, there you dwell. With my own admonishments voices ring my head in pound-- I took your gifts ungraciously and brought your angels to the ground. Hail Mary, Full of Grace... I pray the Lord grows in me. Tell me I might see your face. I'll burn most happily. Let the fire light the sky if that is what you will. Tell me you will hear my cries and that you love me still. Bless me father? i have sinned I was sorta born that way. Forgive me and forgive again? If ever I forgive the same... You, so greater than I AM-- always there was understand and sin forgiven knowing that I'd spill the sacrificial fat burning my unworthy skin... Forgive me. I have sinned. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
*stunned to silence* *bowing to your poetic grace* *hugging you for your heart, honesty and bravery* (heal in your own light baby.. you shine) |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Wow! That's all I can say. Incredibley poignant. Excellent, really! |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
quote: Don't make my mascara run...please. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 WOW!!! You go girl! (smiles) I too believe there is a great grace in Satan, for after all he was born an angel and was just overcome by this kind of sin that has made him the keeper of the netherworld, so this black grace can well be understood while you know He will always forgive you and annoint you with the meaning of love! (sigh) This is excellent, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karen, 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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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Karen, dang..........I am speechless........ |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
Whispered candles burn brighter in the daylight. Thank you. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Epic. Novels. Movies. Paintings. One woman. |
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