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For father (reposted) |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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This would be the follow-up to my recent posts. I just happened to write this first. Do you recall The very first time That your father Requested That you kill a man? Not a request, actually A demand, in reality And not just a man In any general sense But one particular Human being An unsavory task Framed as familial Obligation I remember that moment As being quite Disconcerting We had always lived On the edge of Mans’ Law A tax tweak A code cheat Some minor smuggling But, not this This was a concept Quite alien to me Was he not The very person That instilled in me The ability to judge The value of an action To differentiate between The Right thing And the Other? So, there I sat Dumbfounded As he calmly traced Upon his map of rage The route That I should take To my damnation And a part of me To this very day Wants to say Sorry Dad, That I was unable To give you back My humanity |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'm not sure what to say, Ed. My heart skipped a beat reading this, and I'm feeling your pain. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Me either, Kacy. Though this was a lifetime ago, I've mentioned before that this was hard for me to write. But am better (I think) for it. It took courage to even respond to this, thanks Ed |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Ed, I never read the original write, maybe it was posted while I was on the move from AK. I know how difficult it is to write about something like this, and it's not always cathartic either. I hope it is a healing step for you. Peace to you.  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
You've stepped into your shadow, where many men fear to tread. Where we find things we thought we were incapable of. Too many are scared to see what dwells within but you have whether by choice or by fate. Though you may have regrets you are better for having gone through it. It has fed a side of you may never have found in writing and a better understanding of yourself perhaps. Maybe I'm totally wrong or not making any sense many times words fail me. Though I don't know your history, i do know that your writing reveals true soul and strength of character. Rarities in this world. I hope you find your peace. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I remember this one. It didn't lose a bit of impact for me. ouch. again. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Step away from the shadows, Ed. It's over. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
illusion or reality? hope it was the first in this case.....if not, youre still kicking it like gregg, i salute you....... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
WOW! The son, looking up to the father for safety, security, love, trust and so many other values... Sad, when one experiences the dark side of a relationship.... It took courage to write this...to say how it really sucked!! Excellent job ED.. |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
yes Ed I too remember this and I still shake my head so this fits in with the others...... a rough but interesting year, No? peace, my friend b |
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Krystopher Morris Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 130Ancient land called Chivalry |
Wow, very interesting. Disturbing ,but Insightful. Thanks for sharing. Poetry is love and love is life. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yes it does fit with the others... intense and difficult I am sure to write... Not sure I would have had the courage to share it had it been me... or to write it. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I loved it then. I love it now. |
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