Oh, how the mighty do fall. Some with a great deal of angry noise. Others quietly. Either way, roots of the never-ending lies that forced them to their knees are exposed for all to see. Friends and family, entwined in a web of destruction, remain to pick up the pieces.
I’ll not do that, for you are the epitome of corruptness. Base. Vile. Greedy.
Yes. I present the list I’ve kept in my heart for too many years. Perhaps your children will hide the truth. Or one of your many lovers.
The only thing I offer? My silence.
Up From the Ashes 
A powerful silence
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Indeed. Thanks, Neil.
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Often silence is the only way
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Oh, yes it is!
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Powerful. Profound. Long time no see. Still alive here.
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Thanks, Bear! I’ve been thinking about you lately.
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I’ve been busy, out looking for work for both of us in Ohio. We both feel that pull to return too much. We spent last weekend up there, and when it was time to come home, we were both soooo depressed.
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Very powerful, and in some cases silence and disregard is the best revenge.
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Thanks so much. I have a hard time with the silence part anymore.
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It sure is! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a reply. Suddenly, my days are full so haven’t gotten around to reading other posts. I will tomorrow.
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well said. great take on the prompt.
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Thank you!
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That is powerful…cutting! You dosed it just right for max effect!
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Thank you!
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A brilliant write, Alicia. There is way too much corruptness and greed, but mostly silence.
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Thank you for stopping by and leaving your kind words.
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Wow. Now that is searing!
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Thanks!
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Powerful prose.
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I’m glad you liked it. Thanks.
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Something poetic. Hopefully there will be some kind of justice!
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I sure hope so! Thanks.
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‘The roots of never-ending lies’. Such corruption begets corruption, indeed.
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Yes! I wish it would end but . . .
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The integrity of silence. Great piece Alicia
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Thanks you, Michael.
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Wow, that’s powerful. I’m not sure they deserve silence, certainly not forever.
Here’s mine!
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I’m sure he’ll get his come upins.
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All she offered was silence. She had learned her lessons from him well. Silence above all was what he had demanded. And so corruption thrives.
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Sad but true! Thanks.
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I like what you are describing here which I see as limit-setting. I’m glad at least one is willing to say, “The emperor has no clothes on.” Good story!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome.
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A powerful story. The damage we do cannot be undone.
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Oh, exactly.
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Silence, can be the better possibility, but it is so hard to judge that.
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It is!!!!
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Sometimes silence is the most powerful response.
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I think so.
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Dear Lish,
There’s more than one way to destroy another person, isn’t there. Powerfully written.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle!
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The simmering rage and disgust is almost palpable. Well done.
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Thank you
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I have to agree with everyone. This is powerful and I could feel the rage… Very well done!
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Thanks, Dale
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Powerful and cryptic, showing the power of silence instead of what can be a toxic fall out in these situations. Well written.
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Thank you!
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Silence can be a gift and a curse.
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You are so right!
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