Open Poetry #27 |
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torches |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia ![]() |
The ground rumbled and roared its complaint, the skies cried in despair and hopelessness. Bodies baked, self-torched souls unable to find safe passageways through existence upon this Hell called Earth. Oh, but my heart did scream in mortal pain to see the light of you extinguish Life in such a way. And for what? What end could ever justify such desperate means? Both Heaven and Hell lose this battle of the soul, for I do believe your spirits will wander the skies forever in disguise of martyrdom, in constant pain. And back here on God's gift, not one human heart did gain by your horrific acts. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Why, do you suppose, did this conjur images of monks setting themselves ablaze in protest? Power lives here kacy |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
perhaps, because its so close to the stimulus for this post read today's news, about Iranian women torching themselves thanks, Ed, for being here and reading this write, which burned itself from my fingertips |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I'm having trouble even writing a reply because this story has sickened me so. Indeed, the self-torching of women is absolutely "horrific"! Powerful write, Kacy! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thank you for reading and comenting EA, as I know this is a very difficult read. |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, I've just about stopped reading the news. I just read you. Besides it's much better social commentary! Sad but true words you've written. Peace... If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Peace, Kacy. Thank you for writing it!! |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
thank you from the hearts of all women you speak for.......... of this attrocity |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, Ethel, Michele thank you for your replies to this painful post |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
It tears the heart. Sometimes I think we are a thousand years from real peace and equality on this planet. Other times I kick myself for being an optimist.Thank you for sharing this. |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, ice, and some days I kick myself for not being an optometrist...maybe then I'd see everything more clearly? |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed ![]() |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Powerful poem...and Kace? I can testify to the fact that being blind doesn't stop it from happening. You have the heart of a warrior m'friend. You just keep writing the truth. |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Vandana and Karen, thank you. We have far too many sisters and brothers out there who are unable to see any hope. Martyrdom chills the heart and soul. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sigh... ![]() |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
yes, Dixie, thanks for that sigh I'm still shaking my head at this senselessness. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
WOW! powerful and everyone is very write about this ARCTIC WIND |
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