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To Know Thyself
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To Know Thyself |
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PKreturns Member
since 2003-07-21
Posts 362New Orleans, LA |
I miss the danger of youth in me I kiss the anger of truth in me Before I forget all of it again Just one more time to shout to the end Never said I would be myself Only this, that is to know thyself Yet always there is that thing In back of the mind where I bring The baggage of the journey The weight I struggle to carry And still there it is as we come to this Just out of reach from my tightened fist How it was always me How in the end, it would always be Tried to promise over and over to myself Lied to say to always know thyself |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Impressive write. "To know thyself" requires total honesty with ourselves and it isn't always easy. Love, Margherita |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Interesting opening, "I miss the danger of youth in me I kiss the anger of truth in me"  |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
"I kiss the anger of truth in me" WOW! What a line! So many thoughts and emotions come out of just those few words! If you're not yourself, then there is no you. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
very impressive write leaving one with much to ponder! well done. |
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PKreturns Member
since 2003-07-21
Posts 362New Orleans, LA |
Thank you all for your replies... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It can, at times, be more difficult to know one's own self, than another.  I enjoyed your poem! Love & Light, EA |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Tried to promise over and over to myself I do that daily...sometimes it works and I succeed. M |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very profound write...so much enjoyed! Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
Exactly! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I miss the danger of youth in me I kiss the anger of truth in me Before I forget all of it again Just one more time to shout to the end Never said I would be myself Only this, that is to know thyself Yet always there is that thing In back of the mind where I bring The baggage of the journey The weight I struggle to carry And still there it is as we come to this Just out of reach from my tightened fist How it was always me How in the end, it would always be =================================== I love to read your work aloud. You always nail the cadence. Those opening lines were such a cool poetic hook. Like the way you dropped lines too. Another poignant write poet sir. I am sure of my reasons, embracing the seasons, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I relate well... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
great opening lines |
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