We Fence

We fence Forward and back, coyly with words Laughing and flirting We fence Evenly matched, strong wit, strong hearts No masks, epees glinting, no protection And just when I think I am gaining ground, You wound me quickly, and with no mercy Wounded with silence Wounded with withdrawal As swiftly as if you pierced my heart

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Sue Mason

Date: 12/24/2009 9:19:00 AM

Sounds familar ... smile ... reminds me of a used-to-be-friend ... LOL ... great write here JB!! Excellent selection to be featured here this week at the Soup! Congratulations!!

Anthony Nutter

Date: 12/22/2009 3:23:00 AM

Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Best wishes and much success in your writing endeavors. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/22/2009 3:21:00 AM

Congratulations on your remarkable poetry being featured this week J B. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol

Nicole Sharon Brown

Date: 12/21/2009 4:32:00 PM

Congrats on being featured this week. This is a well deserved honor. Have a blessed holiday season.

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 12/21/2009 3:06:00 PM

J b ~ I love this poem just love it! Congratulations on your featured poem so well done! Laura :)

P Sheart

Date: 12/21/2009 10:59:00 AM

JB,Congrats on your poem being featured this week!! Very well deserved. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty

James Fraser

Date: 12/21/2009 10:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your featured poem this week, Merry Christmas to you >> James