Infrared

By island warrior

Trust must be earnt
Only fools give it
Time is the test
A sharp mind the pivot
Those burnt may be blessed
Many times they relive it

Second time round
Judgement more sound
Wool covers no eyes
Weakness hard found
A lookout for lies
In the land that surrounds

The coast is now clearer
Fewer the invaders
A line has been drawn
The border of betrayers
Pacing the fringe
But coming no closer

Peripheral vision
The need for precision
Hold the guard high
Danger in remission
Waiting to flare again
Look feel and listen

Practice what I preach
Learn what I teach
Rub salt on the suspect
Gone is the leech
And prepare yourself always
For the long awaited speech

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Copyright 2005 island warrior
Published on Monday, September 12, 2005.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • TropicalSnowstorm On Monday, July 18, 2016, TropicalSnowstorm (1703)By person wrote:

    I like this piece very much, you are sorely missed around these parts. Ciao, T/S Scholar

  • megaprime81 On Monday, October 14, 2013, megaprime81 (743)By person wrote:

    Impressive...flows like a rhythmic story; i didn't understand everything in it, although i got most of it. And i'm a little slow of wit, so you did great with this.

  • A former member wrote: This sounds like a lesson learned. Very powerful. Thank you!

  • AniDayz On Friday, September 30, 2005, AniDayz (820)By person wrote:

    this is awesome...astounding...dammit! you've left me smiling in the wake of this powerfully insightful piece. i can not find anything worthy to say...

  • A former member wrote: An intelligent, perceptive scrutiny of values and truth.

  • Sin On Thursday, September 22, 2005, Sin (1168)By person wrote:

    might i just say that you rock, i always look forward to a new piece from you...and this one had some exceptional lines...excellent as always ~kristy

  • A former member wrote: I like this alot, nice movement and great linkage from one to the next. Respect

  • Army Barbie On Monday, September 12, 2005, Army Barbie (324)By person wrote:

    Nicely done. My slow mind is just now waking up to the coffee, so I had to reread to understand...but once I did I definatly had to comment. :) Me likes.

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