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Crossing The Line
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Crossing The Line |
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E S West Member
since 2004-08-31
Posts 116California |
I have walked on through the darkest night. Through places of terror, steeped in fright. I have lived, like none should wish to know, In ways I would never, dare to show. I have done as I have been told. Too many things, have I done so cold. Duty! The reason given to me. Though in my heart, wrong, I knew it be, Now I must live with what I did. With guilt and pain, I'll never rid. Always I'm told, the choices weren't mine, But only self, can cross the line. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Yes, your words ring true, but when it is something that we necessarily can't control we can only do our best and realize that we did exactly that, our best under the given circumstance. Very well done Eric. I enjoy your writing and am glad that you are here. |
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E S West Member
since 2004-08-31
Posts 116California |
Thank you gentle spirit, I once believed that I had no choice, that my duty to service and country was a no option thing, that orders were orders and you must obey...unfortunately I learned too late that, that is absurd, and every person has a higher duty, that is to self... you must hold to your own values and morals and let nothing take them away from you.. as I once did, and I will forever pay. You see we all, always have a choice.... thank you for your kind words....I hope you undrstand my point of view,, it took me a long time to understand it and accept it.. E S West |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this reminded me of a show last night, training navy seals...in bitter cold water...it was hard to believe...and yes, in most cases there is choice...some not...depending on circumstances... Wonderful write Eric...enjoyed |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Oh Eric, I do understand your point of view and admire you for it. Please, don't be so hard on yourself, you did what you felt you needed to at the time, and sir, there is no shame in that whatsoever! Sometimes, we do what we must at the time, and often regret it later. I am most certainly no stranger to that idea....Thank you, for your insight! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"Always I'm told, the choices weren't mine, But only self, can cross the line." Eric, you nailed it, with those words. Glad you've joined this family.  |
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E S West Member
since 2004-08-31
Posts 116California |
Thank you LeeJ and midnite sun..  and dear gentle spirit, thank you again, but do not worry, I am neither hard on myself nor am I ashamed, it is just the way it is...so we go on, but we all must live with pains of past, no matter what they be |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Eric, this is excellent. Always remember, however, that we are not trapped by our past definitions and the wonderful thing about life is to grow and evolve. We are defined by the here and now, the choices we make at this time. SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good write indeed! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Such a wonderful message E S West, placing the blame is the easy way out. welcome to the blue pages~ |
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