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Thursday, May 20, 2010

DREAD, GRASP, PACIFY

For Three Word Wednesday


TAKING STOCK

Grasp the magnitude
Get a grip before you slip
What do you dread most?
Those who try to pacify?
Or the dissent they provoke?
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11 comments:

  1. Thom GabrukiewiczMay 20, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    I had to read this twice - and out loud - but then I got the subtle context in this. And then, I really liked it.

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  2. Timothy P. RempMay 20, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    I really like this piece. It fits our 'times' perfectly.

    -Tim

    http://timremp.blogspot.com/

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  3. Ann (bunnygirl)May 21, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    I like thought-provoking pieces like this. Trying to smooth the waters can be just as much an act of rebellion as stirring things up.

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  4. AmityMay 21, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    I dread that they can't pacify me at all...:)

    Nice, nice one Stan!

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  5. Stan SkiMay 21, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    Thanks to:
    Thom; A lesser of two evils scenario.
    Tim; And some more than others.
    Ann; And then there's the aftermath.
    Amity; Many a true word...

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  6. Dee MartinMay 21, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Sometimes pacification seems more like patronization. This made me think too.

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  7. rdlMay 21, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    interesting! nice take!

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  8. Stan SkiMay 21, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks to:
    Dee; Exactly my point.
    RDL; Usually a chicken and egg situation...

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  9. Voices of NLDMay 21, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    I'm always trying to smooth the waters and end up causing problems so I very much relate

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  10. Jay R. ThurstonMay 21, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    A thought provoking ultimatum Stan, is 'keeping the peace' really doing exactly that? Good one.

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  11. Stan SkiMay 22, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Thanks to:
    Pia; Where opinions are involved, there is always opposition.
    Jay; Often prevention is better than cure

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