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pond hockey
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sounds in the forest
continuous popping growl
ice sharp steel shredded
then massive slapshot *CLACK *
little voices yelling "goal"
sun sets early
slow snow ...
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hold me to this
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becoming softer after every compromise
brittled and self-destructive, we were charring
into sharper malicious states of being
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Hey there, fighter
it will get brighter.
Take a breath, a little deeper
and bring your faith a little higher.
Remember, you are a leader
not a follower..
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Inhale the yawning frost
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This is just so very powerful, 12 words that say so much, I've read it over and over, just brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI really like this! I love the juxtaposition of 'slave' and 'free' water - add that to the picture you used and it makes a really powerful statement.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading more of your writing. :-)
I agree this is powerful, truth bearing and soulful!
ReplyDeleteWow...short...simple....so very powerful...
ReplyDeleteNice...
smart.
ReplyDeletelove the message in it.
beautiful job!
Thanks for the support...
ReplyDeleteHappy Poetry potluck!
I can feel the thirst...fantastic piece! I admire the power and simplicity of deliverence!
ReplyDeletevery interesting.. i liked it so much.. as I love short verses this is going to be one of my favorites...
ReplyDeleteॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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Smart move combining runaway slave with the word FREE. I likey. ^^
ReplyDeletei love the pic because it gives credence to the simple yet strong words
ReplyDeleteShort but powerful!!!!
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