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Vulgar peoples

Member since 2002 · Posted 20 Jan 2003 · 7 comments

The Phoenix rises as does the Columbia. Maybe, when ties are stored and vestments put away and blades browned and barrels rotted and history forgotten and lips have closed and tongues intertwine, then, maybe, peace. But there will always be ashes and embers.

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[8] Bill Z Bub 20-Jan-03/4:48 PM Reply

short and sweet. Just the way I like 'em.
Wondering if it should end on peace?
Not sure.

[n/a] deleted user 20-Jan-03/4:59 PM Reply

don't need the 'but'. please explain "ties"? what are they? why do you store them? are you speaking of loyalties?

[n/a] INTRANSIT › deleted user 20-Jan-03/6:02 PM Reply

neckties. I hate it when a but gets in the way.

[8] horus8 20-Jan-03/5:33 PM Reply

Slash and burn baby.

[n/a] INTRANSIT › horus8 20-Jan-03/6:04 PM Reply

likey? or no?

[9] wOrnella Mutiw 20-Jan-03/6:46 PM Reply

I like it. This is much, much, much better than the turtle poem. Here's a 9. I especially enjoyed the last two lines.

[6] Jill Stockinger 1-Jan-21/11:45 AM Reply

Yes, we send rocketships up into space...
I don't see the connection between "vulgar peoples, rocketships, the passage of time, and with people gone, peace--leaving ashes and embers.
I think it would help to make the connection more clear. Just because we send up rocketships we are vulgar? too unclear for me.