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burning bridges |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Burning bridges behind us we leap into the fire’s belly as if we’ve been doomed to forget how much it destroys the forest and all that lives within. Some say these fires also rebuild, but most do not, and the critters both high and low in their hearts know more is destroyed than saved. And if you think this is about trees, then you haven’t seen the forest without those proverbial filtering Polaroid shades that hide much of the glare that is there. I prefer to look at it for what it is. Hell on Earth, though I don’t personally ascribe to the theories of Heaven or Hell. But if Hell exists? Then we’re already there, having been completely consumed by the flames of hatred spewed by all who believe they own the keys to Heaven. * |
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stevebrklynnyc Member
since 2004-01-04
Posts 292GA, Camden |
Polaroid shades that hide much of the glare that is there. That line hits home for me. Good one. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you much, Steve, for pointing out the line that hit you. (BTW, nice to meet you) |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
But if Hell exists? Then we’re already there, having been completely consumed by the flames of hatred spewed by all who believe they own the keys to Heaven. if they are the believers, then bless my body in sin please  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 understanding that reply, Mish |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
And if you think this is about trees, then you haven’t seen the forest without those proverbial filtering Polaroid shades that hide much of the glare that is there. You are one very wise lady. Corinne |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a generous reply, Corinne.  Thanks for visiting this write. |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
give em hell kacy...fine writing Live like it's your last day... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Ray, I'd much prefer to give them Peace, but I can't do it alone.  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Some say these fires also rebuild, but most do not, and the critters both high and low in their hearts know more is destroyed than saved. Wonderful verse that is, on so many levels. I especially liked your ending Kacy. Only a fool believes he holds the keys. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang! lady, that's awesome! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thank you for that reply, Lori and Dixie, thank you for your 'dang' peace to you, stay safe and happy |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
You capture the irony beautifully as you do the lived truths of what we are all part of....powerful writing.....~P "...But if Hell exists? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
YES!!!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kacy~ I don't know about 'burning bridges' ... but this is one  write~You *gift* us with another 'thinker'~ *Peaceful Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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