TweetThrough the blazing, white-hot fire I chance upon a gold most pure. The greatest Find, all opposition has, and will, endure. After unbelievable pressure the finest diamond takes its form. The path, so rarely chosen, resultant gem far beyond the norm… If I were a jeweler, searching for the greatest find, I’d want a stone [...]
TweetAs I sit on my bed, thinking- Each new thought to those past linking- Hoping that on no sleep I can last. I soon discovered that another Sleep-deprived insomni-brother Lives next door since merely two days past. This very night I caught him staring From his bedroom, nearly glaring Into my home, and doubtless daring [...]
TweetHow far can one small warrior go? How much can he endure? How hot must be the fires To make the gold most pure? How high can the biker climb Upon the mountain’s height? How many rounds can the boxer go, Or the weaker fighter fight? How many times will each be downed, And choose [...]
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Posted 24 March 2010
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Tweet‘I am concerned for Janet, Rudy. And for Jim.’ Rudy stood in his customary place behind the front desk, puzzled and surprised. ‘I believed that they were doing quite well, sir. I was not aware that there was cause for concern.’ ‘Do you know what is happening this very moment?’ ‘I believe I do, sir. [...]
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Posted 17 March 2010
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TweetSo many people sharing their heart, So many looking for love. So many broken, embittered stones Giving up on that light above. Stones that once were infant hearts, Broken far too soon. Shattered pieces, Across the battlefield of love, Are strewn.
TweetOnce again total war fully fills me within. Much more and I feel I will die. I search for some window, no matter how small- I can’t breathe, I can’t sweat, I can’t cry! What path can I take to find my release? I have not the power to Mend… One by one, angels beautiful [...]
TweetJim stared a moment longer at the computer screen, then sat back and rubbed his eyes. ‘Ben, do you want anything? I need a break.’ ‘I wouldn’t say no to a couple glazed, Jim. Thanks.’ ‘Alright.’ Jim made his way out of his cubicle, heading toward the coffee table and thinking. I haven’t been able [...]
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Posted 24 February 2010
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Tweet‘You’re like no one I’ve ever known,’ she says to me quite slow; ‘The way you think, the words you speak; your feelings ever flow. Seeing good in everyone, all mankind before your eyes, The purest light, the deepest dark- you, they mesmerize…
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Posted 17 February 2010
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TweetJim peered up at the neon sign in puzzlement. ‘Janet honey, are you sure this is the right place?’ Janet looked at him askance. ‘Of course I’m sure. I entered ‘Breeding ground for the world’s most creative minds’ on the web, and this was top of the list. “A 24/7 symposium for all topics, genres, [...]
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Posted 03 February 2010
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TweetThough We The People try to struggle up The mount of mud, We leave an ugly trail behind Of tears, of sweat, of blood… We know that wrongs by those elected Are done both day and night, They care not for The People Disregarding every Right. And now Our plight is so much worse By [...]
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Posted 20 January 2010
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