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Reverent Cut
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REVERENT CUT


By reverence to tradition, I've lost my very core
My outlay went beyond expense, and still I lost much more
When honor merely strips the soul and leaves an empty shell
Dark halls of silent chambers, where once a spirit dwelled

By reverence to tradition, I let my eyes go blind
Vision upsetting balance..... I tried to walk the line
Now I walk as a cripple, tradition as my crutch
Losing sense of self respect, numb and out of touch

By reverence to tradition, I went about my days
Functional....and yet....not there.....acting in a play
Shame on me for fooling them, living HALF a life
The price of honor is too high, it bled me like the knife

TAIM I'NGRA LEAT

Lady A
6/16/03

~PAX~



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 Reviews of "Reverent Cut"
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on June 22, 2003
....And we keep on walking with our heads held high .... FOR ALL of the woman we are. Love your creativity. Sadness is dwelled upon so beautifully.

Thank you,

Teresa

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on June 17, 2003
"Now I walk as a cripple, tradition as my crutch
Losing sense of self respect, numb and out of touch "
Powerful write!!!

Reviewed by Patrick Cassidy (Reader)
Reviewed on June 17, 2003
Very nice write. Been cut a couple of times by those binds myself. Luckily the poetry survives.

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on June 17, 2003
Excellent write with power and depth!

~Joseph

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on June 17, 2003
Oh Yes, this is outstanding. A brilliant look at the pitfalls of tradition.

Reviewed by nevine Al Seidi (Reader)
Reviewed on June 17, 2003
Anita,I am trying to believe my eyes; when I do, I'll comment..?

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on June 17, 2003
Lady A. Awesome poetry. Love the rhyme and flow.

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on June 17, 2003
10/10....write of the day....simply great....BHUWAN

Reviewed by Calendula Petal (Reader)
Reviewed on June 17, 2003
dont be so harsh on yourself....cant we have both?, why not.
stunning poem.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
Great write!!

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
me either, so serious

Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
Traditions connect us to our past. They remind us of what our ancestors went through. Their endurance has allowed our survival. What you have done is taken the past and correctly applied it to your future. It is something to know, but not necessarily to live by.

This is an incredible poem. It is extremely well-written and expresses a great deal. At least to me.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
Great write.

Reviewed by michael horetsky (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
Many of us cant shake tradition..Well conveyed .. Well don!!!

Reviewed by Steve Ralph
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
fantastic i loved it
steve

Reviewed on June 16, 2003
outstanding write, anita! (((HUGS))) :(

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
Wonderfully Written, Anita!!

tony

Reviewed by Mari Laureano (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
wow...eloquent pain...beautifully expressed...
**Mari**

Reviewed by serenety L (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
Wonderful. Yes, also curious to know what the last line means.
Love.
S

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
Would you like a crushing hug ???? I agree with Eileen. Very serious poop here. But well done, as usual.

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
Very sad, brilliant poem.
Please, please would you translate TAIM l'INGRA LEAT for me??
Chrissie

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 16, 2003
I'm not used to this serious side of you, albeit a fantastic write as always;-)


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