Drinking Alcohol taught me how to fly
Then it took away the sky....

Saturday, June 25, 2011

KILLING ME SOFTLY


           
 "Ancient Rainbow Oak" by LINDA *
(see below).

DO ME!

  Tear me limb from limb
Make me pain
See me bleed
Such long I've lived
And long loved
From my Father's seed
I grew in vain?
Down now. Take me
 But one more tree


Write exactly160 characters, POST on Sunday, 
and let Monkey Man know, with a comment.
Read a couple others while you are there, OK?

* Image of ancient oak by LINDA,California Artist (and Blog Peep).
View her vividly colorful work. Read 
her interwoven philosophies and witticisms
at Vulture Peak Muse. Beautiful galleries.
Many works are listed for sale.
Presented With JOY!
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23 comments:

  1. OliviaJune 25, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Ohhhhh!!
    This is such a vivid and intense read Steve! Very powerful and such a nice wordplay.. Amen to that!!

    Sunday Hugs xox

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  2. Monkey ManJune 25, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    The post is as colorful as Linda's fine painting. Thanks for playing along with the Sunday 160, Steve.

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  3. L'AdelaideJune 26, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    ah darlin' you are such a sweetheart...and your words you have written with my piece are remarkable. thank you for such an honor, steve. xox

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  4. Kavita SahariaJune 26, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Brilliant ! The words and the painting compliment each other .Nice read.Thanks for sharing Steve .

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  5. Ces AdorioJune 26, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Good grief!
    So intense!
    Lighten up!
    Laugh and dance!
    Did you start painting yet?
    I am serious.
    Pick up some brushes and paints and a canvas.
    Try acrylics. I don't use them. I use oils but acrylics is good for beginners because they don't require a whole lot of cleaning set up and an array of solvents, just water. I am interested in finding out what you come up with. I won't be surprised if you can paint!!!

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  6. joannaJune 26, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I ventured over here to see what the musician is inspired to create note by note, pen to paper -- a walk to the edge kind of deep intense worthy Sunday 160,

    joanny

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  7. Alice AudreyJune 26, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I couldn't possibly take down a truly majestic tree.

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  8. JinksyJune 26, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Mmm - loved that rainbow oak!

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  9. Steve IsaakJune 26, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Good, spirited.

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  10. Brian MillerJune 26, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    until we can not breath...we are killing them well faster than we are growing them...

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  11. Dulçe ♥June 26, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Trees mean so much to us... our ancient observers.
    Nice tribute to linda's works of art
    Your160 being another ONE...!

    :-)

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  12. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Beautiful writing and beautiful art!

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  13. ClaudiaJune 26, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    somehow it hurt me physically to read your words...rage rage against the dying of the trees..well done steven

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  14. Jess Mistress of MischiefJune 26, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Beautiful, rainbow oak and poem. :)

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  15. MorningAJJune 26, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I only hope the tree was made into something worthwhile!

    My 160 are here

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  16. Scott M. FreyJune 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    the harsh and forlorn nature of your words matches well, the vivid coloration and stark outline of the tree in Linda's work.

    nice, my friend!

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  17. S. Susan DeborahJune 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    The title of the song aptly fits this piece and so does the painting, dear Steve. I'd be inspired to plant more trees after reading this. I should DO IT.

    Joy always,
    Susan

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  18. G-ManJune 26, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Chill Out Maestro....

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  19. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Beautiful much like your spirit and amazing shared art...thank you...
    xo

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  20. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJune 26, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    beautiful.

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  21. PattiKenJune 27, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Mother Nature has complied up here in New England this year. Hmmm, is that child abuse, I wonder.

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  22. Tess KincaidJune 28, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful, tragic write, Steve. I have a deep spiritual connection to trees. I hate to see a tree, or anyone, for that matter, come down.

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  23. ScarletJune 30, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    This is beautiful...short but powerful poem.

    Thanks for your wonderful words in my blog.

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