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Saturday, July 18, 2009

History

For Sunday Scribblings
And Carry On Tuesday
'We think we know the ones we love'

'Plans don't always work out the way we envisage
Sometimes they get in the way of those of others.


OCCUPIED TERRITORIES

Father had a painfully acute
Understanding of occupation
And the scope of its consequences

His home country having first of all
Been occupied by the Right wingers,
The Fascists, who entered from stage left,
And subsequently by Left Wingers,
Communists, who entered from stage right

Another time and another place?
A temporary situation?
A one-way ticket out, to the world
May have been a physical escape.

Brutal mental torture, however
Continued, sadly, ever after
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28 comments:

  1. George S BattyJuly 19, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    some very deep meaning in this blog. has my mind spinning and not knowing where to stop. you seem to have some great stories waiting inside of you
    nice post

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  2. Stan skiJuly 19, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks Old Grizz; Great or otherwise, they're there for sure.

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  3. GigglesJuly 19, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Very sad,excellently written!

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  4. anthonynorthJuly 19, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    The history of the world captured in personal experience - AND its cost.
    Excellent.

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  5. Nara MaloneJuly 19, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    A good reminder of what happens to the people who get trapped in the grand plans of others.

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  6. Thom GabrukiewiczJuly 20, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    I'm with Tony on this one. Great read.

    The Plan

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  7. Thom GabrukiewiczJuly 20, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    I'm with Tony on this one. Great read.

    The Plan

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  8. Tumblewords:July 20, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Sadly, this happens with great frequency. Nicely written.

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  9. Stan SkiJuly 20, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Thanks to:
    Giggles; war - what is it good for?
    Anthony North; We're all still counting the cost.
    Nara Malone; My thoughts are with them all.
    Thom G; Lest we forget...
    Tumblewords; It's an on-going process.

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  10. quin browneJuly 20, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    i liked this...

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  11. Stan SkiJuly 20, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks Quin Brown

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  12. nonizamboniJuly 21, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Oh, the sad reality. . .it truly lasts a lifetime. Well done and deeply thoughtful.

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  13. Stan SkiJuly 21, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks Nonizamboni; It certainly shapes the way I think about things.

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  14. Dee MartinJuly 22, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    touched me - some things we just can't outrun.

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  15. Stan SkiJuly 22, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks Dee Martin; Too true.

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  16. Gemma WisemanAugust 9, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Occupied inner and outer territories methinks! This sounds like a secret cavern with a daunting sign "Don't Disturb"! Fascinating piece!

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  17. WhitesnakeAugust 9, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    You are going intoi places where angels fear ta tread..and this ole man is prepared ta do.........

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  18. Stan SkiAugust 10, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Thanks to:
    Greyscale Territory; Some memories are just to painful.
    Whitesnake; He wasn't really given a choice.
    Missy; ...but what a weight the aurvivors have to carry...

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  19. carry on keithAugust 11, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    A really sobering piece - powerful and thought provoking. It's certainly a different approach to the prompt.

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  20. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    There is always something so mysterious about parents, whether you are close to them or not.

    This reminds me a lot of my mom, who lived through WWII in the Philippines.

    Well done.

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  21. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    There is always something so mysterious about parents, whether you are close to them or not.

    This reminds me a lot of my mom, who lived through WWII in the Philippines.

    Well done.

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  22. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    There is always something so mysterious about parents, whether you are close to them or not.

    This reminds me a lot of my mom, who lived through WWII in the Philippines.

    Well done.

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  23. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    There is always something so mysterious about parents, whether you are close to them or not.

    This reminds me a lot of my mom, who lived through WWII in the Philippines.

    Well done.

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  24. Stan SkiAugust 11, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Thanks Keith; It was one I did earlier, but I thought it was appropriate for the prompt.
    Thanks Aspiemom; WWII was a harrowing time for so many - we may never know the full story.

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  25. cyclopsevenAugust 11, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    A complete transition of ideologies here. Nicely put.

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  26. Stan SkiAugust 12, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Thanks Cyclopseven; Very difficult times.

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  27. Daily PanicAugust 12, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    crazy ambitions of leaders. War breeds more problems than just the war itself. Many more problems with the people who have to fight.
    Great post.

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  28. Stan SkiAugust 12, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks Daily Panic; The legacy of war is fear, mistrust, intimidation...

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