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This Chill
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This Chill |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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This chill, so sudden behind the Searing flash of lead that cleaved My breast. The shallow of my Beat, the labour of my breath, The wander of eyes that see the Dim of day, though bright the Morn. Mother….mother dear, I cry to thee. I beg to once again be held. Fear drags me toward the cold Dark earth….as thirst drowns my Tongue and sounds of birds dance Merrily with the ring that my ears Carry madly to my grave… Oh Father, dear father…if thee Had not worn the shield, thy Hands might hold me….but The grounds have found thy Bed and thy head lies still upon The stones… And now is I whose breath Falters…as a solemn cooling tear Mixes with the crimson which Falls silently into the plundered grounds. and for the price of Liberty go I. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I too, feel the "Chill"... You emote with the best, Dear Poet! Giving you a warming hug, Linda |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You too do as well, thanx sweet lady.... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"and for the price of Liberty go I." and at what price Liberty Barry.. Well done thought provoking write.  ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes Nancy, at what price is liberty.... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
oh Barry, so tragic, and yes, for the price of liberty...a very painful poem, yet well done and extremely moving. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
wow!! I loved this write! Be well Roniece |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Leej, the reality is certainly painful for those who have experienced the wounds of war and those left behind living with the losses... Thank You. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
tears for me Barry so well done so heartbreaking thank you... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
speechless |
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