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On the Edge

Misbegotten pair, two-faced condemnation, the seduction of sweet solace or the inarticulation of despair. Uneasy 'neath the spell of peerless rapture, false respite from the ravages of fear, or defenseless and imperilled by a sadness that is too extreme to bear.

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 2/12/2009 3:17:00 PM

Dummy me...sorry Keith. Not an easy nor a fun thing to deal with. Now that I've read this over in more depth, I find it mind boggling. Something that is prevalent in today's society. Must have been common before, but it is better understood now. This is a wonderful piece, will bring others (like myself) to a better realization. Thank you for your comment, and for helping me to see my erroneous stupidity. Next time I wish to say 'hello', I'll just say hello. Best to you... love, Mikki

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/12/2009 12:11:00 PM

Heart-wrenching. Hope you feel better. Light & Love Debbie

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 2/12/2009 8:15:00 AM

Hey Keith!! Hope you're doing super well, have missed you in here. Must suck having two faces....and maybe not...one face could make sure the other face's makeup was properly applied? I don't know....sounds bothersome and confusing. Two days until Valentine's Day! So, I'll wish you a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! Blessings to you and yours! Love, Mikki :)

Donna Golden

Date: 2/2/2009 8:07:00 PM

I've lived this, Keith. You speak knowingly of deep conflict and struggle. Fantastic write, my friend. Donna G.

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 1/19/2009 3:25:00 AM

I like this one. This was me, once upon a time, I get from this, that it speaks of 2 empty, sad and desperate epople who find eachother, and perpetuate their sickness through eachother all the more - am I close? Way off? Either way, awesome. love, K

Mohamed Shokry

Date: 1/18/2009 7:06:00 PM

Very expressive vocab Keith ,, I like them and learn much too.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/18/2009 4:53:00 PM

hmmmm hon, I have no idea what this verse is about / don't bop me...Light & Love Debbie Guzzi..oh but I do like the big words LOL the more silly bills the better / haiku are not me yet!