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The Arrogance Of Survival
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The Arrogance Of Survival |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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Noon Good Friday . . . arrogance, n. arrogant quality or nature; offensive exhibition of assumed or real superiority; overbearing pride -Syn. haughtiness, insolence, disdain -Ant.humility survival, n. 1. the act or fact of surviving, esp. under adverse or unusual circumstances.........,adj. 3. of or pertaining to the food, clothing, equipment, etc., necessary to or aiding a person's survival in adverse or unusual circumstances . . . you may have these old shoes now. I don't need them here on my knees. (note the hour) you can use them to walk to the car I gave away, and that to drive to the storage shed that holds 15 years of marriage. you'll have to ask directions though but not from me. maybe that new computer is there too but I doubt it. maybe the crook lawyer who extorted 10 grand from a frightened father can help you find it. perhaps you can ask that jury of my peers..... maybe the miserable little probation officer can make threats to aid in the recovery, he thought himself good at that some of the old neighbors may know but you'll have to munch on a bit of gossip first (I suggest you chew well) say hello to all those bookcases for me and the king bed that knew a little love, just a little such trappings are, of course offensive to me now that I've traded quality for nature you may not however have my pride it, like my hometown is steel a substance made harder by beating and pressure curious mix of soft coal and hard iron like nails you have my permission to walk awhile in such arrogance think you'll make it a mile? [This message has been edited by RSWells (04-18-2003 02:37 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
RSWells An excellent write, for all it will mean.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Clever, touching, personal poetic twist on "walk a mile in another mans shoes" There is a fine line to walk between arrogance and pride" ..and sometimes if the arrogance makes you bulletproof, then it becomes survival. Theres times when life leaves us only our pride.  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
you may have these old shoes now. I don't need them here on my knees. (note the hour) always a pleasure to read you Richard... and this begins in a place sometimes hard to find.... then takes places we'd sometimes like to forget. |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Sometimes we can take those we love for granted and possibly push them away forever. Thanks for showing how painful such a loss could really be. *hugs* to you Richard. I hope things turn out well for you.  Sunkissed. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Richard, you are such a talented writer that I can't tell if this is from your own personal experiences or not. There's a lot I got out of this poem (between the lines), but I won't express those thoughts now. The hurt and sadness in the poem really touched me, though, so I may come back to see what your responses are to the replies. I do that sometimes with poems that really touch me. I'll just say now, that I hope all is well with you, friend. Heart hugs to you, Richard  Ethel |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
WOW |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
well done Sir. . . yes, I know this feeling. . . and you, you gave it words. . . ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Seymour...it means a good deal. Thanks Janet Marie....Thank you for your understanding read. This is the only time I sat at the computer and wrote it directly on the screen as opposed to my usual grind over paper and pencil for hours, sometimes days CPat........Yes some memory begs for amnesia Sunkissed...Thanks for the well(s) wishes Ethel.......It's usually safe to assume that these gloomier posts are those of experience and writing an exorcism. Thanks Helen.......Whoa Sven........A high compliment indeed. Thanks |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
so much feeling in this one, Richard some of the old neighbors may know but you'll have to munch on a bit of gossip first (I suggest you chew well) haaaa, half my problem was that I couldn't believe what this town knew and kept from me...it made me stay secluded in my home for almost a year. I was angry and bitter and tired of the lies. I actually prefer driving an hours distance to shop and be away from anyone I know. Keeps me from having to defend my position in life. I hope this writing was a catharsis for you and that you have a wonderful Easter.. ~smiles and thanks for your response to mine today. M |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good purge...thank you for sharing with me |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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