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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Kendrick Avatar
August 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Good idea..Congrats on your win..Sara
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 5:04 AM
congrats on your winning spot Joseph xx
Hamilton Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 4:46 AM
what fine truths in this Joseph tip toe softly. congrats on a fine win Shadow x smiles
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August 15, 2013 at 12:45 AM
congrats.great win. (:c Jenish
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August 14, 2013 at 5:36 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
May Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 7:59 PM
thank you for my placement in your contest Linda...I llove your avatar too...hugs
Dietrich Avatar
February 10, 2013 at 11:03 PM
wow, I really really like this one. One of your best, Joseph!! Using forces of nature was awesome.
May Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 6:06 AM
thanks Andrea ,,,,hugs
Andresen Avatar
March 21, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Agree with you in the last line - Well done ! - oxox hugs Anne-Lise
May Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 8:00 PM
thanks Anne
Chircop Avatar
March 21, 2012 at 2:04 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
May Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 8:00 PM
thanks Charmaine
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