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Array ( [sid] => 172186 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => Should we cross the Rubicon? [time] => 2012-04-26 12:37:45 [hometext] => This should not be viewed as jingoistic, nor as derogatory towards my neighbours in these islands. I am however, unashamedly, in favour of Scottish Independence. [bodytext] => * * * *

Sound the pibroch loud and high
but let us not sink into memory of past heroic deeds
nor congenially discharge all knowledge of misdeeds.
Our history is written in the hills;
so much pride, so much guilt.

We are here where we are because of who we were.
And are we so different now?
Do we want the freedom to carve our own destiny
or just the opportunity to mourn not having it?
And if we scotch the chance, who should we blame?

If fear is the guiding light then snap the pibroch,
one half for recoil, the other for hesitation - and bury it.
If trust and inspiration rule the psyche
then step forward, unbounded, into the partial unknown;
and sound the pibroch loud and high.

* * *
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Should we cross the Rubicon?

Contributed by spud on Thursday, 26th April 2012 @ 12:37:45 PM in AEST
Topic: MiscPoems

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Sound the pibroch loud and high
but let us not sink into memory of past heroic deeds
nor congenially discharge all knowledge of misdeeds.
Our history is written in the hills;
so much pride, so much guilt.

We are here where we are because of who we were.
And are we so different now?
Do we want the freedom to carve our own destiny
or just the opportunity to mourn not having it?
And if we scotch the chance, who should we blame?

If fear is the guiding light then snap the pibroch,
one half for recoil, the other for hesitation - and bury it.
If trust and inspiration rule the psyche
then step forward, unbounded, into the partial unknown;
and sound the pibroch loud and high.

* * *

Copyright © spud ... [ 2012-04-26 12:37:45]
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Re: Should we cross the Rubicon? (User Rating: 1 )
by LilDrifter on Thursday, 26th April 2012 @ 12:55:10 PM AEST
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I'm also in favour of Scottish Independence. So I fully enjoyed this piece, thanks for sharing :)

Re: Should we cross the Rubicon? (User Rating: 1 )
by northernlights on Friday, 27th April 2012 @ 03:18:53 PM AEST
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Don't go!!! lol, seriously straight from the heart impassioned writing no less than I would expect from Tommy. Great to see you writing again x

Re: Should we cross the Rubicon? (User Rating: 1 )
by shelby on Sunday, 29th April 2012 @ 11:03:02 PM AEST
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Nicely written my friend:). I will admit I am out of the loop as far as really not knowing what is going on( I try not to know what is going on here either most times) news depresses me. I do wish peace and happiness for the Scotch, my ancestry is Scottish:) I would really love to hear from you and get an update so I am not so clueless. Beautiful work as always.

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Michelle

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