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How Far Down Do You Need To Go

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How far down do you need to go_ ~to stand face to face and toe to toe_ ~with that no-good son of a so and so? Taking not only yourself but all you know. Descending from on high to deep below_ How many of your friends are now your foe? Rejecting all the trials meant to help you grow. Didn’t you get the message or read the memo? To suffer a little today and not eternal woe? Did you forget the law of_ “Reap and Sow”? You can’t ride with the devil_ you’re too slow_ He’s got the best saddle around this rodeo. Lines his horse up four to a row_ Apocalyptic stallions galloping to and fro. Charging full speed ahead with resilient gusto Scorching hot winds from their lungs to blow_ Upon all those whose souls don’t glow_ From hot veins where passion flow_ ~and fight to reject vile secret audio ~silent messages broadcast on radio. Mind control media from news to talk show. Wouldn’t go near him as far as I can throw. Best not stomp around but quietly tiptoe. Take your heart off your sleeve keep it undertow. If you failed today try again tomorrow For your deeds complies_ gifted wrapped in a bow Your final payment is what you’ll come to owe. Your bold stance morphs a wispy cameo. Ill-fated effects of enacted domino. How far down do you need to go_ ~to stand face to face and toe to toe_ ~with that no-good son of a so and so? Taking not only yourself but all you know. Descending from on high to deep below_

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Date: 6/21/2019 7:56:00 AM
Niyna, this is an amazing poem. Good luck with your writing. Jeanne
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Niyna Desangre
Date: 6/23/2019 10:47:00 AM
Hi Jeanne! I was a shoulder to lean on (one Night), a little while ago... afterwards I thought "Wow" how far do you need to go" to deal with the devil. As a mothers/ fathers, husbands/wives... we've fight "tooth and nail", and "we accept the dance"_not afraid to tangle. We hope "Love" protects us.... I guess...who knows???
Date: 6/20/2019 12:45:00 AM
excellent poem
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Niyna Desangre
Date: 6/20/2019 8:27:00 AM
Thanks for reading my poem Mahtab Bangalee. I would like to stop by your place to meet you. I'm sure I will find memories.

Book: Shattered Sighs