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I Regret To Inform You....
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I Regret To Inform You.... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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I regret to inform you... the paper fell silently from her hands, the same way his life's blood fell on some distant foreign lands. All those years they played together, those days climbing the olive trees, shaking the juniper bushes, jumping over puddles in the rain. Did anyone gain? Barbies and GI Joes scattered themselves on beds of bombs laughing and crying intermingled for all time, now forever lost in dry desert dust. Down south the kookaburra laughs; he too has heard this mockingbird's plaintive cry before, the repetitive cry for peace that echos from all lands ends, where the very word Peace seems to have fallen from Webster's, the Governments, and the Media's mindsets. I regret to inform you... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You have written my nightmare. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
oh... goodness... ouch Heard all too clear... its amazing what the five words can do to a life. How a single alphabet can bring the words which when heard tear apart lives.. from loss. Wow. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
War is but a playground of regrets to the innocent .... ... excellently "peaced" together, KC. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
This one will touch a lot of hearts. Life is not perfect. Thank God for happy memories. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Mine too, Karen. GG, yes, how a single bullet rips apart the seams of life. Craig, peace hugs to you dear friend, always. Spirit, thank you for reading. Welcome to Passions. PEACE. The word on my lips at bedtime and the moment of waking. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (12-30-2002 10:30 AM).] |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Kacy, I find it hard to comment here. I spent some time getting "gassed" and arrested in the 60s. But, find myself conflicted now. Guess I didn't comment at all...sorry I feel this though. Ed |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Oh, Kacy....yes, you captured many people's worse nightmare...and living fear. How sad for all who have friends family in services. Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Did anyone gain? Barbies and GI Joes scattered themselves on beds of bombs laughing and crying intermingled for all time, now forever lost in dry desert dust. The starkness of this image is very effective Kacy, as is the message. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Ed, you always post real gut wrenching honesty. We really are on the same wavelength, as Van would put it, for the truths behind the present conflict(s) seem to have fuzzier edges. Pat, it really is a nightmare, one that seems to play itself out 24/7. Duncan, the reality is even starker, isn't it? Hugs to you sweet poetry pal. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (12-30-2002 10:35 AM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Midnite "the repetitive cry for peace that echos from all lands ends, where the very word Peace seems to have fallen from Webster's, the Governments, and the Media's mindsets." Looks like you and I were on the same wavelength.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you, Martie, for your poetry and your replies are always from the heart and soul of the best of humanity. |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
and one single bullet can tear apart many loves. Your message is so powerful...so real. I join you in praying for peace. Very well done!!!! ~Salty In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Kacy, you have touched my heart. Strong write! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Dear God please, may no one have to hear these words. Very strong and powerful write. Marti |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Powerful Kacy and I do agree these days the lines are fuzzier. There is little to no counter culture as there was in the 60's and governments move with impunity. Heedless to the cries of it's people, most of whom are to fickle to be bothered to care. Until they get a letter perhaps.. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Kacy you capture a moment that everyone would dread ever living. This tugs... peace.... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Salty, Shadows, Marti, Raph, Donna; Thanks to each for your constant warmth and for your unique poetry. That dreaded letter has already been circulated too many times. Time for a new letter, the one that declares he/she is coming back home because war was outlawed on Earth and there is no more need for fighting. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
An unfortunate reality that will hit home for far to many I fear. Well written. Peace to you and yours. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you Mr Scott, may your new year be peaceful. |
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