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unboundpoetess
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0 posted 2009-10-28 08:18 PM



the sun's dappling
masks the pulseless veins
her fingers stroke the fiery corpses
mocking wormservants
and tricking lovers into believers
of beautiful death

the crisp of bones fragment
beneath secret feet and lift
their dusthymns in the truthlight
of autumn's moon

that will not hide
beneath the patchwork of her dress
this patient haunting
where their skeletons
moan lower
in some places

if you would dig me deep enough
you will find the moss damp
where I will only sleep
until full lipped winds
quicken me to twine
once more around your limbs

to rise
your vernal Lazarus

H

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BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23
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By the Seaside
1 posted 2009-10-28 08:29 PM


Oh my!!  This is haunting in such a beautiful way.  
I love that first verse of yours and every emotion and metaphor in between.  
Your ending is absolutely fabulous.  I am always in for something special
when I read you and you don't ever disappoint fair lady!!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
2 posted 2009-10-28 08:35 PM


Spellbinding indeed, dear Heather! To read more than once to catch all the special hues that you wove in.

Love,
Margherita

unboundpoetess
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3 posted 2009-10-28 08:52 PM


Miss Blues, you are too kind, but you do know how to make a girl smile : ) Thank you so very much.

Thank you, lovely Margherita. It's always a pleasure when you drop by.

L,
H

suthern
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Louisiana
4 posted 2009-10-29 09:58 AM


You give me shivers... which means even my cells are impressed! *S* Great writing!
Dark Stranger
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West Coast
5 posted 2009-10-29 12:53 PM


ms UBP...you take your tree to a new eden ms..!!
unboundpoetess
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since 2008-05-24
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6 posted 2009-10-29 01:21 PM


Sweet Suthern~ That is a compliment for sure! Thank you so very much, dear one.

D~ I am always searching for new eden places. Appreciate you, mister.

L,
H

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
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Realms of Light
7 posted 2009-10-30 08:13 PM


Heather, I was delighted to see a post from you! It's been too long a while for my liking!
What a spellbinding poem you have gifted your fans and friends with!

A multi-layered Halloweeny poem of love! Expertly crafted ~ and eerie! Loved it!

So good to see you back in the pip family fold. You've been MISSED!!!

Love and a big, warm, welcome-back hug,

Linda

unboundpoetess
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since 2008-05-24
Posts 477

8 posted 2009-10-30 08:49 PM


Aw Linda, I have missed those warm, feathery hugs!!! Thank you angel girl.

L,
H

EmmaRose
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Midwest
9 posted 2013-05-25 06:01 PM


amazing as always
miss your words of wonder, truly

EvaRoss
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Posts 22

10 posted 2018-12-13 06:44 PM


stellar
in the void of great poetry lately
this lands deep in the solar plexus
waking up
the dead
just beautiful
I feel your soul

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