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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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The bookstore shelves are overflowing with tales of man's final fall. Each one claiming to be knowing how to read the writing on the wall. Writers give their publishers a call. A jot and a tittle won't hurt at all The subject is HOT ! Man ! They're on the ball ! But, the blind can read and still not see at all. And You... You mistook freedom for position and now you're so afraid. So you seek a little religion, to cope in the prison that you've made. How does it feel to be on Death Row? Will your last steps be fast or slow? Will you be brave when it comes your time to go? I think I'll just kick back and watch the show. There's a time clock in your head. Can you feel it winding down? Can you sleep... now that you've made your bed? Or, do you toss from that ticking sound? The day's distractions keep you sane. You buy and sell and play the game. You've learned how to stop the buck and pass the blame. Do you think you've earned enough to feed the flame? You're in denial Hoping it's not true. Is it almost time to pay your dues? Almost time to pay the cost for promises with fingers crossed. All the things you've touched have died. Every word you spoke has been a lie. Pardon me if I dont want to cry. Oh, but, is there something in your eye? And Pardon me If I dont flee, but you see... I have no place to hide. I've been trying to escape your tragedy since I first opened my eyes. So, excuse me if I stretch and yawn... but you see, I'm bored with the "end of time" You wont be happy until its gone. It wont be from the lack of trying. I'm just glad that it's your world... Not mine. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Just another old something or another that was dug up. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Very strong write, Uriah.....just reading the most amazing website tonight -- http://www.geocities.com/aliensworldview/ . Now don't laugh....just read some of it....k? *hugs*....jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
ouch... while reading I felt like a kid, being scolded...a lot more humble and perhaps a little more aware of the feelings of others...intense write and read |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Whoa. This one has pulled me up short. Cold, Uriah. It's cold. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Uriah, Everybody makes their own. Enjoyed |
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Troy Member
since 2006-06-04
Posts 52B.C. |
Sounds like the accumulated compost of a bad conscience, one which knows that whatever it does it's not going to be redeemed. It's just doing time until the end of time because that's the 'normal' thing to do. We live in a world of expediency and it's afterglow is remorse. Life is generally like one of those old black and white Hollywood gangster films with an execution chamber at the end of it so there's no point in over-protesting. Don't know if this overlaps in any way with your intent but generally thats how it strikes me. It certainly has some memorable lines. |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Bravo!!!:-) |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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