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unrhymed tercets 

The wings beat against the cage in an urgent frenzy tormented never defeated within this half twilight zone of slow crawling time held victim The allure of consequences nevertheless feeding the flames where conscious thought and lucid emotions die slowly singed away remains at the bottom rung The wisest transaction is the covenant never made and openly denied decadence should never be answered once a pulls so strong becomes injured with pride in alacrity's foretaste for knowledge Where even the wind no longer breathes urgent madness with passions trait as the grand tempest storms steamily blows a cloud of smoke A haunting being hunts darkness pushing boundaries towards cold unadorned blue abandoned holding the oceans spheres in restless silence Restrained darkness meets light but never crosses over the divide scratching at a spirit so forlorn restraint comes naturally to the craggy and torn Under the echoes of a lion's roar A thousand tears can never mourn the destruction and sad beauty that you have borne Inside this isolation un-embellished Under an austere atmosphere holds the wings of time imprisoned factors Destinies commander oh so damaged in this stunted wasteland of emotion's conception becoming the unconsecrated norm in an un-heeding barrier where realisations stammer unknowingly into the humiliating wit of despair Which darkens the very soul blindfolded The overture of the dove dances on as vigilant oracle of peace the internal struggles of temperament challenges Memorable moments within the spirit quest fear and love wrapped up in a sorrowful wanting yearning which hurts without choice The pinnacles of reconciliation and the fragile stirring of wings wanting to fly is the verdict yet to come a co written piece by Donna Loughman and Liam McDaid

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Date: 8/29/2017 5:10:00 PM
Very well-articulated Liam and Donna, with very deep and haunting thoughts. "Peace" is the key. I hope we can all one day see it throughout our troubled world. Right now, of course, that's quite unlikely. A FAV!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 9/11/2017 4:38:00 PM
gary bless you always for the wonderful comment always beings a smile
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Donna Loughman
Date: 8/29/2017 6:28:00 PM
Thank you Gary for your thoughtful comment! It's greatly appreciated!
Date: 8/29/2017 4:22:00 PM
This is very deep and thought-provoking. Powerfully written. But as you describe a very real situation you don't enlighten us as to a way out. Perhaps that is what you could focus on. After all, just because we are human doesn't mean our cause is hopeless.
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Donna Loughman
Date: 8/29/2017 6:26:00 PM
Thank you for your outstanding comment. Liam explained the structure. I like to think it has a note of love and understanding in the context to those lost in despair. Thank you for your comment.
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/29/2017 4:38:00 PM
the dove of peace as long as hope prevails dale we humans have a fighting chance this is very deep the tercets signify the trinity sitting twelve verses within the longest lines there holds the host destinies commander under siege where the sun never shines emotion's barrier of despair thank you for the wonderful comment i pray you have a beautiful week
Date: 8/29/2017 4:04:00 PM
Thank you Liam for allowing me the honor to write with you again!
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/29/2017 4:39:00 PM
always a pleasure joining ink with you wishing you a blessed week pal

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