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ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis
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0 posted 2009-07-30 09:22 AM



When The Words

Slow attrition leaves its mark
As if a hollow; deep and dark
Words are tatters, crevice keep
Water runs, abundance seep
Fingers strain through mind’s debris
For when the words will come to me
Some windblown sand left white and dry
Well up the caverns but a sigh
Emotions toil to stabilize
For when the words fall from my eyes
As fate allows time’s requiem
A moment spent; deduce and sum
My roil a river, pent up to pool
Deep waters where such sands bejewel
Articulations seem to pale
When the words so often fail

Copyright Kkh 7/30/09

© Copyright 2009 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
miscellanea
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1 posted 2009-07-30 11:42 AM


Simply gorgeous!  
Margherita
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2 posted 2009-07-30 06:58 PM


quote:
Water runs, abundance seep
Fingers strain through mind’s debris
For when the words will come to me
Some windblown sand left white and dry
Well up the caverns but a sigh



Wonderful imagery, dear TD! Such a sharp analysis ... words always dance in grace with your pen!

Love,
Margherita

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
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3 posted 2009-07-31 02:58 PM


Love this, Diamond. Words did not fail you here.
                     Ida

Oklahoma Rose
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4 posted 2009-07-31 09:10 PM


Kathleen, this is absolutely beautiful.
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