We Fence

We fence
Forward and back, coyly with words 
Laughing and flirting 

We fence 
Evenly matched, strong wit, strong hearts 
No masks, epees glinting, no protection 

And just when I think I am gaining ground, 
You wound me 
quickly, and with no mercy
 
Wounded with silence 
Wounded with withdrawal 
As swiftly as if you pierced my heart

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 12/24/2009 9:19:00 AM
Sounds familar ... smile ... reminds me of a used-to-be-friend ... LOL ... great write here JB!! Excellent selection to be featured here this week at the Soup! Congratulations!!
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Date: 12/22/2009 3:23:00 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Best wishes and much success in your writing endeavors. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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Date: 12/22/2009 3:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your remarkable poetry being featured this week J B. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/21/2009 4:32:00 PM
Congrats on being featured this week. This is a well deserved honor. Have a blessed holiday season.
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Date: 12/21/2009 3:06:00 PM
J b ~ I love this poem just love it! Congratulations on your featured poem so well done! Laura :)
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Date: 12/21/2009 10:59:00 AM
JB,Congrats on your poem being featured this week!! Very well deserved. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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Date: 12/21/2009 10:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week, Merry Christmas to you >> James
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