Love was strong, but the price was better

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Open Poetry #40

Love was strong, but the price was better

TinaTrivett
Senior Member

since 2006-07-15

Posts 569

0 posted 2007-04-22 12:09 PM

She bends away from the hot sun
Cracked fingers
         sweaty bosom
                  aching back
Bags of cotton stretch on forever
Remembers a child snatched from her arms
Love was strong, but the price was better

She strains to read by candlelight
In the beginning
          God made heaven and Earth
                                      and it was good
Thoughts of learning stretch on forever
Shackles and chains can't keep her from it
Love was strong, but the price was better

She keeps stories of the motherland in her heart
Of Kings and Queens
                  Fields of green
                          Brave warriors facing the beast
Feelings of pride stretch on forever
Grandfathers conch shells held tenderly in her hands
Love was strong, but the price was better

sweetpoetess
Member

since 2005-02-27

Posts 428
Florida

1 posted 2007-04-22 12:12 PM

this is a beautiful poem. I like the way you express your memories. I could picture this in my mind. Awesome poem!!!

Poetry is beauty in words.

Startime55
Member Elite

since 2003-04-05

Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada

2 posted 2007-04-22 12:13 PM

A stunning poem that pulled at the heart strings....the vision was filled with pain but even much more...Magnificent writing...with a powerful message...*Big Hugs*

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

3 posted 2007-04-22 10:34 PM

a song of the south Tina

beautifully done...

TinaTrivett
Senior Member

since 2006-07-15

Posts 569

4 posted 2007-04-23 03:27 PM

Thanks

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