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Shattered Doors |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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Shattered Doors A story now has to be told Of a kindly man, not so old His father’s son, ‘twas plain to see He plied his trade, on bitter seas An honest life for a simple man Gave a father’s love, and a guiding hand He tried to teach right from wrong To live and love, and sing their song A life entrenched in pain and pride Yet through it all, never took sides Misunderstood, lived to his plan Thought a fool for that peaceful stand Throughout time these lands flowed red And still violence grows, such a fertile bed A slaughterhouse in the guise of religions call This one now chosen, his time to fall Doors gave way with deafening crash Then thunderclaps and lightning flash A peace left shattered at a fool’s behest While life explodes from shredded chest There’s no rhyme or reason, to be sure To leave a child transfixed on shattered doors ‘Twas for the cause, and still that’s the call Another legacy, for when a boy stands tall And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand ~ Bernie Taupin |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No, there's not even room for people who would seek peace, it seems. A quietly executed, careful writing, Sir...but it came from the heart. Thank you. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
and the boy most certainly stands tall..tall with courage and being the great significant person he is today b/c of it...who knows why? Who cares why? The value in this is that we are here, today and alive...within a fresh new dawn... Thank you for a great read and poem shared...lovely |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful to read your words once again Eddie! This piece was felt deep...extremely well penned. Be well my friend...stay safe. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~If you haven't heard the sunset, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Eddie...Very poignant and thoughtful.  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Love your work EagleOne~ Your ending made me choke up a bit! wonderful write, as always~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good to see you writing...missed you lots love |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Very powerful write here Eddie, one that haunts the mind. Good to see you dear friend, glad I did not miss this one. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Sunshine ~ Sadly it would seem you are right, though its hard to fathom why it is so? Thank you! LeeJ ~ Indeed why is the question, though one has to question if just being here is enough! Thank you! Nancy ~ Its wonderful to be read my friend, I thank you! Martie ~ Perhaps it is more thought that the world needs! I thank you for stopping by to add your thoughts. BluesSerenade ~ ‘tis good to see you still around, and don’t ever apologise for "feeling" my friend! Thank you! passing shadows ~ as it is to see you. Thank you, and take care! Janette ~ Hey there stranger, good to see you venture into the open for a while  Take care!And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand ~ Bernie Taupin |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
ooohh..this is an awesome write...very much enjoyed the stand my friend.. its been too long since i've read you!! you should start sending me links to all your posts!  hugs, g |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Perhaps its just too long since I've had something to write! Thanbk you my friend!And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand ~ Bernie Taupin |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh you sure found your flight feathers with this one Eddie...sad to say that peaceful people are considered weak and worthless huh? |
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