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SILENT ECHOES (The End)

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<p>"Hello, anyone here?"</p>
<p>I'm coming home, coming back to my love, and find an empty place, seem to be deserted. I was wondering about the dark weird clouds covering this part of the world when I approached. I shout the names of some friends, but I got no reply. No one is here anymore, I feel lonely and look around. This is not my home anymore.</p>
<p>What happened to this place? What happened to our home?</p>
<p>I rewind the good times, I rewind the bad times. Looking backwards my memories of the good times are much more present. I had fun, I got hurt, I had friends, I lost friends, I felt home, I felt alone, but i found love. Love was all around, people took care, we had a big family. But now ... I feel dizzy, I shiver, I'm freezing.</p>
<p>This place is desolate, bleak, boring, loveless and dead. My heart is heavy, where is he? Frightened and uncertain my eyes try to find a sign of life, only a small sparkle of hope. A slightly cough comes from behind a corner, I look around and on a bench hidden behind a miserable dead tree I notice a creature taking a nervous puff of his cigarette. I come closer and he looks up to me.</p>
<p>"Hey Chris, you're back?" The voice sounds familiar, but this cannot be, I take another look and god help me, a pale and emaciated face is staring at me, I can hardly recognize him, one of my friends.</p>
<p>"You? God, what happened to you?"</p>
<p>"The war, it was like hell." He throws his cigarette careless behind. "Where have you been?"</p>
<p>"I was busy with studying and you know what happened the last time I was here, I needed some distance to fight with my demons, but it was only four weeks ago, this could not happen in such a short time."</p>
<p>"You have no idea, it started weeks before you left, first slowly, but the signs where all around and we ignored them."</p>
<p>"But how could it come so far?"</p>
<p>"First there were only some words, some guys changed arguments, they used hurtful words, they insulted and dissed, but it seemed to be harmless, it was fun between only a few guys, but innocent get involved, they caused suffering and pain, people get hurt, wounds and scars remained. Remember, you were hurt."</p>
<p>"Yes, I know, but they didn't want to hurt me, they were just joking and didn't think that their words could hurt me or anyone else, they were playing their own game."</p>
<p>"That's the point, they didn't look at the consequences, maybe it was only a game, but it turned into a battle and escalated into a war that no one could win."</p>
<p>"But there are so many good guys taking care, stopping the fights. There is you."</p>
<p>"Some of them were infected by the virus and started new fights themselves, some of our friends got unmasked and showed their real faces. It was horrible. I couldn't do anything, it was hopeless, I was helpless. Every day one of us capitulated or disappeared. I couldn't count the victims anymore, your boyfriend was the last. Wherever I fought against a fire, a hundred others kindled around me. I surrendered." His voice got tearful and he lights another cigarette. A few seconds ago I thought I can see a sparkle of hope in his eyes, but I am wrong, his eyes are starring expressionless to the other site of the place. He doesn't attend me anymore, he doesn't even notice me. He turned into one of them.</p>
<p>What have you done to this place? What have you done to our home?</p>
<p>The war of words washed away everything that meant a lot to me. The good ones are gone, some zombies and bullies stayed. Turning around and leaving, my steps are the only noises, silent echoes subside, the only trace left. I don't look back. A lonely tear searching its way down my cheek, I will miss this place, i will miss the last few friends I'm leaving. It was always good to come back home, but sometimes it's time to say goodbye, time for a new start.</p>
<p>A cold wind is blowing behind me, I turn up the collar, winter is coming. I hear steps in front of me, a shadow is coming closer. It's weird, I'm not scared, i feel save. My love. No word. Just one kiss and he takes my hand. Together we're leaving. The echoes of our steps disappear. Silent echoes. -CA-</p>
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austinpscottt
10 years ago

you have a special place in my heart chris,love scott

10 years ago

Chris, you put into words what I have thinking. I come here now and it is a lonely place. I enjoyed it more a year ago until we lost touch with what we were doing. Well said and I hope we are still friends.

gm4yngr
10 years ago

Chris, you are a sweet and compassionate guy. This is good for those who know you but leaves you more open to pain. Please try to block out the negativity, realize that it is not your problem, but the problem of those who spew it. This site is not immune to the negative people that exist in the world, on and offline. Please try to ignore those people in both realms, your life will be a happier one if you can. I wish you could post blogs on here with a "no reply" option. Please stay on the site and stay in touch with your friends thru PMs, that way you won't open your caring heart to those who would cause you pain.

10 years ago

... btw, believe it or not, i wrote it for Joel, he IS my friend

10 years ago

it was half a year ago when i posted this, and i think you have nothing learned in the last month and you wonder why some guys leave? it's not only one thing happened it's a sum, it was a look in a future i never wanted to see and now it bacame true and is history and i'm still scared that some are going to kill GBT and what it was or means to many of us ... :((

10 years ago

Hey guy. Well said but hopeing you will not leave. A few of us are trying to come back and make a difference. Without you what difference would it make. You are a sparkle of Light in an otherwise dark room. I dont know you but I know of you and have followed you for a while. Give us one more chance.

10 years ago

thx guys - some of you understand what I wanted to say with silent echoes, but some have no idea, and I think they really didn’t read it. i don't know if i really have to explain, but ... hmmmm ... ok ... the guys showing their real faces for a short time are still among us, pretending to be nice and lovely, waiting like a snake for their next victim. the friend I’m talking to is NOT smoking a cigarette, it’s just a picture. it’s the last straw a desperate clutches at. the first he throws away in hope that something will change when I come back, but the second he lights, coz he notice that it’s not me, it’s only himself and YOU. he notice that his hope is disappearing, coz he is nearly alone … so,look in yourself, look in your heart …

austinpscottt
10 years ago

one regret is never to lose your friends

10 years ago

very nice story have a great new year! hugz paparon xoxo

mophead2009
10 years ago

coolcock - a powerful story but its not just a story there is a truth hidden in these words which should be acknowledged take care my friend
- giles

austinpscottt
10 years ago

it started with a smile....

Davey1965
10 years ago

I will miss you alot chris if you go .Trust me theres still lots of wonderful members still here you should know.
Some have gone but its not the end of the world.
Please stay babe as im your friend who loves you.
Cooper will want to chat to you to of course xoxoxo

austinpscottt
10 years ago

chris stop by sometime, missed you a lot

10 years ago

I don't think somebody got the point of this story...

10 years ago

Smoking is a very bad thing; the more people I can encourage to quit - the better!

10 years ago

your insensitivity astounds me nick

10 years ago

If you don't quit smoking you will be 'leaving' sooner than intended.

10 years ago

Chris, we never talked but I always read your blogs. There seems to be two camps that have sprang, good and bad. I never considered you to be one of the good ones, or a bad one. I saw you as being in a class of your OWN. No one here can match the love and compassion you have shown on this site. There are still good ones here to prevent this place from imploding, and they will prevail. Its unfortunate the actions of a few have destroyed the many. You will be missed, the world needs more of you.

10 years ago

i care. and I hope you won't leave us.

10 years ago

Chris...well said. However, the story does not end there...for it goes on...there are still many that care..that love..that know what truth is...and what compassion is....it will be a sadder and darker place if you choose to leave...but that is your choice...I won't try to change your plans...I will only say...when you walk away...you also dim your own light in the world..both this one..and the one outside here...for it is with the light we cast that we brighten the world...and make it a kinder place...and your light is strong...because it comes from deep inside.....Hugs...Thomas xxooxxoo

10 years ago

Chris please stay dont go not you i still have the blue Lion you gave me i love it.Yes i to wanted to leave last week but there are good and great guys here please give us a Chance.I cryed when i red this blog i am like you emotional and sensitive.If you leave you will tear a part of this site apart i love you your a great friend good bye i will mis you