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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
Maginot Man My walls are not down but they’re somehow irrelevant, standing proud and silly, long after the invention of cannon. Or rather perhaps they’re fixed steady, impregnable, relentlessly guarding the wrong place. I didn’t expect you from this direction or with such blinding speed. Across my spirit’s northern flank you sped without impedance and before I could respond swift tanks of you went storming through my heart. There were no walls then, no walls that mattered, maybe no walls at all. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...no walls that mattered... ~*~ Excellent, in presentation, thought, and process. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
thoughtful, intellegent..and well done.. Bravo! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jamie I think this is one of my favorites of yours, so far. Very well done in form and thought!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Jamie...this is my favourite from you thus far. Wonderful words and presentation. Much enjoyed the read. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Summer can't be over... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Across my spirit’s northern flank you sped without impedance and before I could respond swift tanks of you went storming through my heart. Some surprise attacks leave us with agony of defeat... others renew our souls and show us what living is all about. This is simply superb. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Excellent...I visited places of war in Verdun, France. I remember one location where rifle barrels and bayonets were sticking from the ground where men were buried from artillery while waiting in the trenches...also visited surrounding areas that still had signs posted warning of unexploded ordinances...James |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh James this is just wonderful...I,m glad you decided to post it  |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
this is awesome... sometimes being blindsided is a good thing, and sometimes not...but at least you still know that your walls aren't permanent. huggles "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." -Japanese Proverb |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I just wanted to read this again...nicely done |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
James, I am taken by this inspired writing. You know, the shape of this could be flanking troops or an "angel wing" on the left side. Look at it: I didn’t expect you from this direction or with such blinding speed. Across my spirit’s northern flank you sped without impedance and before I could respond swift tanks of you went storming through my heart. Thank you for sharing this with us. I can tell this is a very special piece. Sadie |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
very nicely done, enjoyed this wall metaphor |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you for sharing this I love it! God only promises a safe landing, not a calm flight. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Glad you put this back up to share. Terrific. marty |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This never fails to leave tremendous impact... |
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