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Yellow Jackets

Angel on your shoulder Whispers in you ear The things you need to hear Does a voice from the outside Ring true? People all have advice Who do you listen to? In those final moments Will you know? Will you believe the final Sacrament or will you turn away? I need to know I need to understand What makes you think Can you ignore the man? Is it a lie? A trick on religion Or just a way to justify Denial. Like the cacti that bloom in the desert We only get one chance at beauty Is it a swirling plastic bag in the corner? Caught up with some leaves A hand that we cannot perceive carries that lifeless form Yellow jackets burn my eyes Swarming to blind the truth Why does God make it so hard? To see the truth Are we all living a lie?

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 10/27/2013 11:17:00 PM

Hey, thanks so much for reading some of my older work. It truly means a lot to me. These questions sting. You are a true master with words. Shows just how confused this world is. I certainly hope we're not all living a lie. Always, Laura

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 10/27/2013 11:22:00 PM

Your my favorite poet. The old stuff is as good as the new stuff. You have a gift and should use it to make your life comfortable. Don't get stuck in the corporate world. There is nothing there for your talent unless you make them play by your rules. ~Kilmer

Jen Franks

Date: 10/18/2013 12:45:00 PM

These look like song lyrics a-coming!

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 10/18/2013 6:51:00 PM

Thanks for your comment. I may take you up on the lyrics. ~Kilmer