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peace

blues and oranges swirl and collide
with various shades of pink and grey
in a methodical yet
chaotic dance of beauty

as I watch this pastel creation
paint it self upon the sky
I realize
that my time with friends I consider family is short

at most

I realize that soon I will return
to a place full of pain and anguish
death and sorrow
hatred and fear

but instead of feeling sad scared
worried or alone

I turn from my realization
and enjoy what very well may be
the last sunset I am at peace

with

my self

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On Tuesday September 18th, 2007, Sin (1622) writes:

what a lovely moment youve captured here. deep with insight and beautiful imagery ~kristy

On Monday August 1st, 2005, ApathysKiss (457) writes:

this was very moving to the last word. we should all share the same outlook. ~beautiful piece.

On Monday January 10th, 2005, stormtalk (881) writes:

There are few things more comforting than a peaceful soldier who knows how to gaze... this reminds me a little of the Tao Te Ching's statement that a soldier should attend war as a man who attends a funeral - with dignity, respect, and a sense of sorrow..

On Wednesday December 8th, 2004, MEATGRINDER MAN (510) writes:

Live simply, that others may simply live. It's a difficult task at times, but well worth it. Thank you.

On Sunday October 17th, 2004, lordshadow (199) writes:

Awesome man... just awesome.

On Wednesday October 6th, 2004, Seraphic (289) writes:

looking at this as being from a soldier who was home for awhile...it's just incredibly heartwarming, but something more to make tears gather in my eyes. beautifully written *~seraph~*

On Monday October 4th, 2004, An Expired Member (30) writes:

you build a vivid description with the mixing colors, very beautiful

On Wednesday September 29th, 2004, Savannah (285) writes:

I wish I could do that. Just live in the moment.. wonderful work

On Sunday September 26th, 2004, Alanarchy (1695) writes:

Take those moments whenever they come. bloody good work, brother.

On Saturday September 25th, 2004, girlafraid (577) writes:

this is simply beautiful...might be the first i have read of yours...lovely piece

On Saturday September 25th, 2004, darkangelXlll (175) writes:

this is so amazin it left me with tears fallin i mean wow there are no words to describe how tankful i think we all are for people like you. but this is so sad i dont even know how im supose to comment on it. ~darlin :*(

On Saturday September 25th, 2004, Six-Out (1798) writes:

Knowing some about you, and reading this...amazing. The last line made me want to rething who and what I am...wonderful write.

On Sunday September 19th, 2004, mysticventures (537) writes:

ooohhh! elegant write! beautiful portrayal of something we all face eventually.

On Saturday September 18th, 2004, Butterfly (122) writes:

It was nice being home wasn't it babe. Welcome back. Very nice write. "As I watch the pastel creation, paint itself across the sky." I love this part. Awesome...

On Thursday September 16th, 2004, whisperer (166) writes:

been there...its something that will be with you forever...solace is in the making...-]darkness[-

On Thursday September 16th, 2004, Railway_Butterfly (446) writes:

I pretty much have to echo twi here...I loved the first two stanzas.I really know this feeling,so I could relate to this too...nice work.Really nice...Butterfly..xxx...

On Thursday September 16th, 2004, Twilight (2084) writes:

loved the first two stanzas. beautiful and compelling they were. and piece as a whole has alot to say to its readers. well done...

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