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Where Frozen Embers Still Burn

Where Frozen Embers Still Burn Frozen, in a darkened moments cold, preserving, youth denied its growing old, flames that severed psyches cord arson at the hands of those who “serve the lord”. Living in an ice block embered hate all that might have been numbly laid waste locked both in and outside of the gate homeless amid the “keepers of the faith”. Deafened by the pealing of the bells sentencing a child to lifeless hells, carrying the weight of sinner’s sin because they told him it belonged to him. Embers, that were tended, fueled with rage warming, ever slowly, livings flame refusing to be locked in clerics cage torching the lie “I was to blame”. 8/14/2014 For Gail Angel Doyle contest Where Frozen Embers Still Burn

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Date: 8/29/2014 5:40:00 AM
Uplifting and thought provoking write, John. congrats
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Date: 8/28/2014 3:53:00 PM
Dear John, What this child had to bear is so very sad. Surely, he wasn't to blame. This is how society turns innocent children into adults filled with rage. Amazing insight here. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/28/2014 3:29:00 PM
John, such a powerful and painful write. I do love your writing and look forward to reading it. Congrats on your winning piece.
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Date: 8/15/2014 10:45:00 AM
good one man deep
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John Lawless
Date: 8/22/2014 12:44:00 PM
Thanks Joseph.
Date: 8/15/2014 1:26:00 AM
Deep one about sin and hate. GOsh, it is so dark. It could have also done well in the dark poetry contest!!
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John Lawless
Date: 8/22/2014 12:44:00 PM
They say "hate the sin not the sinner". In these cases I find I must also hate the "sinner". thanks for stopping by Andrea.
Date: 8/14/2014 9:33:00 PM
This highlights the plight of those poor children who are sexually abused by religious leaders...So so sad. The guise of religion makes it so much more abhorrent. You have written this with finesse and heart. A wonderful combination. BTW...I read your entry on GOD....It was phenomenal. We often ignore he one who holds all the answers.
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John Lawless
Date: 8/22/2014 12:42:00 PM
Thanks Eileen, I'm a little late getting to things. Appreciate your support and input.

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