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peace
By toy soldier
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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Copyright 2004 toy soldier
Published on Thursday, September 16, 2004.
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On Tuesday, September 18, 2007, Sin
(1135)
wrote:
what a lovely moment youve captured here. deep with insight and beautiful imagery ~kristy
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On Monday, August 1, 2005, ApathysKiss
(377) wrote:
this was very moving to the last word. we should all share the same outlook. ~beautiful piece.
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On Monday, January 10, 2005, stormtalk
(727) wrote:
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..
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A former member wrote:
Live simply, that others may simply live. It's a difficult task at times, but well worth it. Thank you.
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On Sunday, October 17, 2004, lordshadow
(153) wrote:
Awesome man... just awesome.
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On Wednesday, October 6, 2004, Seraphic
(209) wrote:
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~*
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A former member wrote:
you build a vivid description with the mixing colors, very beautiful
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On Wednesday, September 29, 2004, Savannah
(218) wrote:
I wish I could do that. Just live in the moment.. wonderful work
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On Sunday, September 26, 2004, Alanarchy
(1168) wrote:
Take those moments whenever they come. bloody good work, brother.
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On Saturday, September 25, 2004, girlafraid
(479) wrote:
this is simply beautiful...might be the first i have read of yours...lovely piece
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On Saturday, September 25, 2004, darkangelXlll
(107) wrote:
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 :*(
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On Saturday, September 25, 2004, Six-Out
(1423) wrote:
Knowing some about you, and reading this...amazing. The last line made me want to rething who and what I am...wonderful write.
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On Sunday, September 19, 2004, mysticventures
(527) wrote:
ooohhh! elegant write! beautiful portrayal of something we all face eventually.
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On Saturday, September 18, 2004, Butterfly
(99) wrote:
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...
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On Thursday, September 16, 2004, whisperer
(166) wrote:
been there...its something that will be with you forever...solace is in the making...-]darkness[-
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On Thursday, September 16, 2004, Railway_Butterfly
(353) wrote:
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...
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