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silver
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sobering Jun 21, 2016 21:42:23 GMT -6 aims likes this

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Post by silver on Jun 21, 2016 21:42:23 GMT -6

^{to see one's erstwhile
heroes exhibit clay feet
when least expected

witnessing antics
fit for a knave not a knight
breath stinking of lies

marking the hour
love ceased to believe or care
bells ring chime and peal

from the jester's hat
as he leaps about spewing
vile atrocities

look! toads in his mouth
masquerading as sweet words
spill slime from stiff lips

sobering to see
heroes exhibit clay feet
when least expected}

phantasm
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Posts: 964

sobering Jul 4, 2016 18:55:31 GMT -6 anirbas and aims like this

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Post by phantasm on Jul 4, 2016 18:55:31 GMT -6

Don't forget: your heroes are humans, not gods
They are mortal, fallible

Like the song says, even heroes have a right to bleed
The world is awash in people filled with greed for heroic deeds

What we want is heroes--
What we have is a hero inside us all.

Anyone can become extraordinary.

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anirbas: HuLa HooP! Poet roll call. LoL How's everyone doing? Jun 17, 2023 21:00:01 GMT -6

blownawayby: Sabs&Co!!!! It is I, Daph, aka blownaway, still alive, kicking a little lower for all the wear, but alive and so happy I came across Poetry Seasons' email address today. Hope to drift in and out a little more often than every death of a pope!

Aug 12, 2023 17:23:13 GMT -6

artolmaeus: better, how is David? how are you 'nir? Aug 20, 2023 0:38:44 GMT -6

artolmaeus: it is Sunday, the first day of the week and I have been awake too long, good night, thank you for this thing you do that has been ongoing, for as long as it does, well, I am glad it is here... Sept 17, 2023 0:23:26 GMT -6

anirbas: OMG! Blownawayby!!! Daph, I am so glad you found us, again! I always wonder where everyone goes, or how they are, when they disappear. I have been MIA for a while, now, myself. Good to see you! Oct 16, 2023 22:37:35 GMT -6 *

anirbas: Artolmaeus, glad you are glad for this thing that is ongoing, if neglected, by David and me. I plan to try to be here, at least, a bit more. I am just so tired after work, I don't even feel like writing, for years, now. Sigh. Old sad assed, Nir. LoL Oct 16, 2023 22:41:18 GMT -6

artolmaeus: it is all ok. It is wonderful to get a hey, I so undrstand the work thing, Oct 22, 2023 20:00:10 GMT -6

anirbas: Wheeeee! Boo-hello! I was here, but, now I'm gone. Now, you're here, but, I am gone. LoL Nov 10, 2023 20:08:14 GMT -6

artolmaeus: heeeee haawww Nov 12, 2023 23:04:48 GMT -6

phantasm: Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Nov 22, 2023 13:53:05 GMT -6

anirbas: Happy Holidays to our beloved friends! And best wishes for a bright, shining New Year! Y'all be cool, ya hear?

Dec 15, 2023 21:49:35 GMT -6

phantasm: Happy New Year, everyone! Jan 2, 2024 14:00:44 GMT -6

anirbas: Guessing all survived Christmas and New Year's Eve? We did. Thank goodness the hula baloo of the holidays is over! Jan 11, 2024 16:00:07 GMT -6

phantasm: Something tells we we all survived the onslaught of the apocalypse. How 'bout it guys? Anybody see anyone get raptured? Apr 8, 2024 19:10:54 GMT -6

anirbas: Yes, we survived the rapture and the apocalypse! I really, really wanted to buy several blow up dolls, fill them with helium and release them, that day. That would have been so fun and funny!!! Alas, need our money to feather our new nest. Apr 18, 2024 20:12:49 GMT -6

anirbas: Giving a shout out. Jun 14, 2024 15:44:52 GMT -6

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