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The Warrior... Reluctant...
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The Warrior... Reluctant... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... 
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I am the warrior reluctant my dagger lacks the will to kill I fought the fight whole-heartedly yet here I lie, all tattered... torn... bruised beyond repair, I fear the end of this... of me is near I fought... I lost... and no one saw the bleeding 'neath the armor... thin... the fatal wounds inflicted by the aim of friendly fire... It matters not... what time forgot today the truth shines vividly so, celebrate your victory here lies the warrior dead you win... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh, not dead at all, I think -- though a solid hit can make you think you're done for. I think there's a pattern in the way things happen, and one shot doesn't make a war -- especially if it only wounds. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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MUSEconnieSEconnie Member
since 2006-02-28
Posts 74california |
THIS IS A VERY AMAZING WRITE. I WOULD HAVE POSTED IT IN A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY BUT I WOULD NOT ELIMINATE OR CHANGE OR ADD A WORD. I AM SURE YOU HAVE YOUR OWN POSTING STYLE AS MOST OF US DO. ERGO, BRAVO!!!!!  LOVE LIGHT LAUGHTER I AM BLIND/I POST IN CAPS. FORGIVE IF THEY ARE UNCOMFORTABLE. A VOICE READER HELPS ME READ POSTS. MY SCR-NAME POSTED WRONG, IT IS MUSEconnieHUES |
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MUSEconnieSEconnie Member
since 2006-02-28
Posts 74california |
PS YOU LOOK SO MUCH LIKE A YOUNGER ME THAT IT IS SCARY!!!!!! I AM BLIND/I POST IN CAPS. FORGIVE IF THEY ARE UNCOMFORTABLE. A VOICE READER HELPS ME READ POSTS. MY SCR-NAME POSTED WRONG, IT IS MUSEconnieHUES [This message has been edited by MUSEconnieSEconnie (03-03-2006 11:25 PM).] |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
You really should post more of your work.I always enjoy what you write. martyjo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Missed reading you lately, Vicky. This is so potent! (and much appreciated from my perspective)  ....jo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
It's hard for me to get past your title, having lost a friend in a 'friendly fire' incident. But somehow, methinks this isn't about that kind of battle. We just have to stand our ground sometimes, even if it means getting shot down. Brava, for it sounds like you gave it 'your last shot' so-to-speak.  |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I apologize, Kacy... I meant no disrespect with my title choice... and I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your friend...  |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
Enjoyed the heartfelt read. I enojed this best: "It matters not... what time forgot today the truth shines" |
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Marshalzu 
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
I believe the current phrase used in military jargon is "Blue on Blue". An interesting read Vicky  Andrew |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Vicky, An excellent write. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Vicky, I applaud you for this outstanding write. For some reason the quote came to mind, Never give up, if you give up you have lost everything you have hoped to gain, but if you keep trying, you are already winning. Outstanding hon. Check your email, also. seek the flame within yourself |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Thank you, everyone... I appreciate each and every one of your comments more than you know... and Donna?... My e-mail seems to be temporarily down at the moment (which is something that rarely happens)but I'll check it as soon as I have access again... Thanks, again, all... |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Excellent work. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
"so, celebrate your victory here lies the warrior dead you win..." Not much of a 'victory', this...  As always, I enjoy reading your writing..You are a wonderful poet hugs, g "We of the craft are all crazy...all are more or less touched." Lord Byron |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I am the warrior reluctant After a childhood that held a lifetime of controversy... reluctance is a mild term for me stepping into any fray. *S* But... the victory is in the trying... in finding the courage to do the right thing... even if that's small consolation to the mourners. Excellent write!! |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Methinks there's more to this than meets the eye and then He created the horse... |
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