Torture Me Free

No device, nor you, can torture me

My soul is free

One thing that is my own, what they can’t take away from me

Mine and mine alone

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Beyond this place, beyond this harsh world is something more

Someone like me, somewhere, that no one’s ever seen before

Guaranteed.

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Rack me!

Until my limbs dislocate

Whip me!

Down to the bone

Go ahead, aim at my heart, throw the first stone

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I bleed but refuse to be overtaken

Do not be mistaken

I am not afraid of this. I am not afraid of you. It’s true.

YES โ€” it is your character I must impugn!

***

Can’t fool me โ€” but you sure do make me weary

The lies, the games, and the person you will never be

I know the web you weave

I know the destruction you leave

Most of all, I know the intricate way you like to deceive

So โ€” BELIEVE! Believe you me!

***

My soul is at peace

Anything you say, anything you do ricochets off my exterior

You can no longer make me feel inferior

Bring it

No one can break my spirit

Nothing can chain my liberty

Bring it on and torture me

Torture me โ€” FREE!

Dale Chihuly Glass

32 responses to “Torture Me Free”

  1. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    But to be free of torture is the way to be. The sculptures are fantastic. Where are they, may I ask?

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    1. I’ve heard that the largest collection is actually in my home state of Oklahoma! Of all the gin joints… He is a fantastic glassblower! World-class, born and raised in the U.S.A. I think I might do a piece on him! I admire his work so much!

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        Timothy Price

        They are super. A post would be much appreciated.

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    1. Yeah…a lil intense…

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    1. Thanks, honey! Appreciate you!

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  2. I should show or say this to that of my rude selfish teacher.. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜…

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    1. Hey sweetie, I’ve been off the grid for like a month. Longer than I anticipated but I’m back! Hope you are doing well. BAHAHAHA you crack me up!

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      1. Hi, yeh you were.. Its good to see u again… Yup I am mostly always good, though I enjoyed the poem..
        โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ˜‚

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  3. My dear Eleanor, very intense, pure, strong emotions … I am delighted. PS I no longer see your posts in the reader. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™ve (unfortunately) missed a few of your great posts the last few days. And I’m just reading them now. I’ll try to stop following, and then follow you again, maybe that will help.

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    1. Thank you! Oh no, I hope you can figure that out. I have been off the grid for almost a month….

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      1. I’ve missed you. I hope to read many more great things, which you will publish. ๐Ÿค—โค๏ธ

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      2. Aaaaawww, you’re the sweetest thing! Thank you for being one of my biggest supporters! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Yes, ma’am, some day.

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      3. My completely pleasure, dear Eleanor. Have a great rest of the week. ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒป

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      4. You do the same! ๐Ÿฅฐ

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  4. This is wonderful Eleanor!

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    1. Thank you, Vignesh! I appreciate you taking the time to read and make a comment. Very glad you liked it!

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      1. Welcome ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. Hey-ho, away you go, give it all you have and never stop. Blessings, Peter.

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    1. Peter, as per usual, your words are a delight! Thank you for them. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  6. Wow! Fierce, powerful, and brilliant! Love it!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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    1. YAY! Thanks, Aaysid! I’m so glad! I needed to roar…

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      1. My pleasure. โค๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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  7. Powerful message my friend. ๐Ÿ”ฅโ™ฅ๏ธ

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    1. I’m glad it resonated with you!

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  8. Strength and power on the inside in your writing Eleanor. Wonderful reading this!!

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    1. You are so encouraging and supportive, so refreshingly uplifting! I appreciate you! Thank you for your kind words.

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      1. Welcome, I really enjoyed reading your post!

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