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Puzzle of Ten Pieces
by +Steven Curtis Lance → (All Poetry by +Steven Curtis Lance)
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Insights while fasting on a cloudy afternoon

*Puzzle of Ten Pieces* *1.) I am descended from an aristocracy of crime* *And regular aristocracy too but I just rhyme* *2.) When I was all ready to go fight the Vietnam War* *Then the Army decided not to draft me anymore* *3.) The psychiatrist from the government asked me about* *What I saw and I could see he had pig ears and a snout* *4.) When my mother used to practice smiling in the mirror* *She only saw death staring back at her ever clearer* *5.) My father is a hitman and he would like to kill you* *We are proud of each other and I know he would thrill you* *6.) My son Teddy the poet and my father the poet* *Share a birthday and the Lance mojo wouldn't you know it* *7.) My daughter Maria is a celebrated beauty* *And I tell the world with pride as my genetic duty* *8.) My son Stevie the rock star called me from San Francisco* *While walking in Chinatown after a successful show* *9.) I have known Franziska since early Two Thousand and Three* *She's seen me through hell and been the most faithful friend to me* *10.) Some think they understand me yet they don't and never will* *They shouldn't f* with me but just think twice and then keep still* +Steven Curtis Lance Copyright MMVI**

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay

Reviewed on January 15, 2006

A hitman? Wow, now there's some story material. Tell you son best of luck with his rock and roll band!

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Yes as Tinka says interesting self rflections and sometimes we need to do that just sit back and take stock before we burden ourselves further.

Felix

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Most interesting write Steven!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

A Puzzle of ten pieces is right, dear brother. But if you think your life is messed up, try looking at mine. All I ever wanted in my whole life, is probably what I'll never be able to have. But I keep going forward in the hopes that I can. Because my physical transistion, even tho cosmetic, is still a mental morale builder for me, and is sorely needed, now more than ever. Thnx for sharing Steve. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, maybe too stubborn for my own good, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your still very sad and very terrified little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)

Reviewed on January 14, 2006

Steven...this is most interesting. There is a subtle pattern and some things make one smile...thanks for sharing, Susan