Friday, September 24, 2010

Battle of the Buttes - Flash 55




I lay on my living room floor
Next to laughter
And listen as the war is being fought
Two blocks away – the canons rage on
Man against boy, Yankee against Confederate
Women crying and tending to the wounded
Southern sympathizers built this town
Descendants are still awaiting Lincoln’s Impeachment
The battle will last the weekend

bkmackenzie
2010


Posted for Friday Flash-55 - hosted by G-Man

Battle of the Buttes – this weekend at the Colusa County Fairgrounds
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12 comments:

  1. steveroniSeptember 24, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Next to laughter: That's good!

    They will be fighting that war long after there IS no war. At least nobody gets hurt now--or DO they?

    PEACE! --grin!

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  2. signed...bkmSeptember 24, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    thanks Steve - the canon fire shakes the whole house...no one gets hurt, unless they are trying to get some sleep...bkm

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  3. PattiKenSeptember 24, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    This is so good. It is amazing how the battle "against Northern aggression" continues to rage. At least no one gets hurt in this particular iteration. Sadly, elsewhere, the casualties continue, if not physically then emotionally or economically.

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  4. moondustwriterSeptember 24, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    I love the re-enactments but the real scenario was not a pretty site to be sure. Glad you wrote a 55 my friend
    Happy weekend

    Full Moon is glowing

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  5. RNSANESeptember 24, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Some people still hold on to more than grudges, though. I'm a Georgia girl who moved to the West Coast to flee from so much racism...but, you know, it is here too, against other ethnicities. Making changes begin from within.

    Great 55.



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  6. Brian MillerSeptember 24, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    i think it would be rather cool to watch...might be a little loud on the canons if they are allowed to do it at night...hope you get a little peace tonight...great to see you over at g-mans!

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  7. Monkey ManSeptember 24, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Sounds fun and a great topic for a 55. Nice.

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  8. JannaSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    A tense step back into time!
    I agree with Steveroni; the line "Next to laughter" really stands out.
    Nice job.

    Mine's been posted here since last night, but it's taken me this long to visit and leave comments. Sorry about that.

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  9. G-ManSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    I Love Civil War Re-enactments!
    It made for on excellent 55!
    Thank you so much for visiting and playing today. I hope you found this to be challenging, creative, and FUN!
    Have a Kick Ass Week-End...G

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  10. FireblossomSeptember 25, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    The south will rise again, briefly, then back to the office on monday? LOL.

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  11. ClaudiaSeptember 25, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    oh no - hope you get some sleep barbara
    my neighbors have to put up with me when i play my sax - that can sound like a battle as well…..

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  12. JamieDedesSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Too funny! I've read about these events ... but you have to deal with it, don't you. Nicely done ...

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