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LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
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0 posted 2005-05-13 08:57 AM


Missing

Applauding blank charm of decorated faces
life’s sensationistic verdict
Magnetism knocks on the door of implications
Atrocities, grow sentimental permits
Sobering, we move from this image to that
intended satire, dreams for paychecks
Sparkling reactions upon skips and grins
Jump starting belief, afraid to disagree
Dumb grey stone walls, heaving foul
Impertinence throwing political parties
Even night is hysterical with eyes closed tight
In decay, the evening news turns humans
Uglier then any beast
Multi-colored dyes turn ash to truth
Whispering forgotten diseases while
The hands of time, run backwards
Down some paradoxical stairs
Smothered by wolves of ravenous thunder
Pathless dreams, gushing useless wings
Where the dead stir the tides
I’ve wondered
When will we stop those whirl winds
Within silent depths of poverty
No matter what our bank statements speak
A town void of atmosphere
Strangles its people secretively
One by one….

© Copyright 2005 Lee J. - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
1 posted 2005-05-13 09:27 AM


quote:
"When will we stop the whirl winds
Within the silent depths of poverty


~ "When" indeed. Such sad truths you have written ~ and so eloquently.

BTW is this my imagination, or is this your first venture into a colored font? The pink is very effective in showing emotion and caring for the "Missing".


Linda

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

2 posted 2005-05-13 09:30 AM


Good Morning Linda
thanks for reading and commenting...actually, the font was a mistake, in a hurry this morning, still in a coma...hehe
thought it might be difficult to read...so, I'm trying to reach an admin to see if I can change it to black?  But, you've made a good point...what the pink represents....

Linda, have a great day and weekend


Startime55
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since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada
3 posted 2005-05-13 11:00 AM


No matter what our bank statements speak
A town void of atmosphere
Strangles its people secretively
One by one….

WOW!!!!This poem is both powerful and stunning with a message we all need to open our eyes to...I love it...*hugs*

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
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Tamarac Fla
4 posted 2005-05-13 11:03 AM


LeeJ
We are born to succumb. Enjoyed

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
5 posted 2005-05-13 11:04 AM


Lee, yes, the pink was a bit difficult to read but I just highlighted it which turned the font to a contrasting white on a navy background.


Linda

JL
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since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128
Texas, USA
6 posted 2005-05-13 03:10 PM


Not hard to read at all for me…
Pink on navy?  Really?

I do love this type of write from you Lee J.  Shows that deep passion you have for life and living, and always wishing the best for all.  You do that so well.  Wonderful write girl!

JL

adagio
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since 2005-03-19
Posts 449
Marrero, La.
7 posted 2005-05-15 06:36 PM


This was another one of the ones I had to read more than once to fully absorb. But it was worth it. I believe you really have a strong talent.

adagio

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