Departure

if you should leave
go in quiet tones
lest you stir up past inequities
 And open the storms of anger
which will whip up the winds of hate
then the thunderstorms of  guilt will ensue
it may best to leave before this hurricane is due
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 8/19/2013 2:00:00 PM
Good idea..Congrats on your win..Sara
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Date: 8/16/2013 5:04:00 AM
congrats on your winning spot Joseph xx
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Date: 8/15/2013 4:46:00 AM
what fine truths in this Joseph tip toe softly. congrats on a fine win Shadow x smiles
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Date: 8/15/2013 12:45:00 AM
congrats.great win. (:c Jenish
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Date: 8/14/2013 5:36:00 PM
wow! Love the Avatar... Joseph, , ~CONGRATULATIONS~ . thank you for the awesome entry. When you have time enjoy the winners on my XOOL blog * Called "Just For You" http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15796&PoetID=18720 Take care --- xox~ Linda
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Joseph May
Date: 8/14/2013 7:59:00 PM
thank you for my placement in your contest Linda...I llove your avatar too...hugs
Date: 2/10/2013 11:03:00 PM
wow, I really really like this one. One of your best, Joseph!! Using forces of nature was awesome.
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Joseph May
Date: 2/11/2013 6:06:00 AM
thanks Andrea ,,,,hugs
Date: 3/21/2012 3:40:00 PM
Agree with you in the last line - Well done ! - oxox hugs Anne-Lise
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Joseph May
Date: 8/14/2013 8:00:00 PM
thanks Anne
Date: 3/21/2012 2:04:00 AM
Silence is golden on rainy days,departure diamonds to hurricaines.. Yes sometimes its better to depart quietly when the winds hit high.. great message-ChARMA
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Date: 8/14/2013 8:00:00 PM
thanks Charmaine
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