Open Poetry #34 |
sighing (Ed's challenge, with a twist) |
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sighing sounding out those breathless moments of life an exodus of emotion understood, no matter the language base, no matter the faith, as a hand goes limp, as touch fades away heartbeat stilled hands chilled, in the final night of Ramadan. Some will cry, some will cheer. And for many fear of the unknown is again breathing down the neck yet a newborn generation will go to sleep and dream of what comes after the exodus on the final night. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Wow, nice! I like this! Yep, it's a twist, and a good one. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Glad you liked, Ed. Thanks for the challenge. I needed to write this POV tonight. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
It is always worth stopping to think when you write something, Kacy. Well done. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Ken. It seemed ironic somehow, that Arafat died the last day of Ramadan, and on the day we in the US honor veterans. Whether loved or hated, Yasser definitely impacted millions while alive, and we will have to wait and see what people do in his memory. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes Kacy, we will have to sit and wait and see what comes of his passing. Sadly, I fear that death will only bring more of the same to many innocents. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Now is the time for everyone on both sides to take a deep breath, and look for ways to heal. But sadly, I already see signs that too many are holding onto the same old mindset, the circle of non-stop revenge. Still, I keep my fingers crossed with hope. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
yes Kacy, a deep breath is what is needed. Challenge well met! The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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