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The Game |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
She was the elder person of the moment, Paid hire-in for the younger ones I was just a younger friend, after all And I recall Catherine’s striking features, Mostly being Her gold-streaked brunette hair, Wavy in youth, Bouncing in nature, Knowing now that she had a certain toss to it When Scott hung around. There is some understanding on my part today That I realize the trauma that could have been Imparted, in the wide-eyed acceptance Of her request, “Come with us, let’s play a game, Let’s play spy, you’ll pretend To be the guard.” And the surprise of meeting Scott didn’t seem To surprise Catherine, Down there at the old barn, where she said The secrets of the spies Were to be exchanged, Where I was to guard the window, Watch the house, let them know If the enemy was coming. They moved toward the back of the barn, To share spy secrets, Catherine saying “Watch carefully,” and then, Just whispers. I tired quickly of the only enemy being Some cawing crows, And inquisitive grasshoppers, For the younger kids were napping. Strangely, I felt that I did not belong, [not the first time] But I had not been privy to so many secrets Of that time, And it was only later I learned that My undoing was in being that good girl, In obeying my elders. I think, had I looked, I would have spied more than they. [This message has been edited by Decaflame (05-06-2003 05:17 PM).] |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I love the stories you tell.  enjoyed You could hurt me with your bare hands. You could hurt me using the sharp edge of what you say. JEWEL |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful Deca!! Ooooh I am so pleased you are back!! Love this, I do! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) I remember those games ever too much too, sweet friend, I love to be the spy but all the same I think we all need to be the one who never looks around and doesn't know that someone is hunting and just go with the flow! (big hugggssssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, 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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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Thank you. I would have preferred, I believe, to have been left out of this particular game...as it began the end of innocence of one. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
ahh this one made me smile. Maree fate is not just |
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chinesestone Member
since 2003-06-04
Posts 76China |
wondrefull |
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