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matronmedusa
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0 posted 2008-03-11 01:16 AM



From an atom; a universe...
From a cell to a womb
to a fetus; a world
like a bed in a tomb

birthed in light
where darkness trod
a ballroom dance
to search for god

From a memory...
to a fingerprint...

etched in space and time

like blueprint nerves
that stem the spine;
and rings in trees
together bind
destinies of fallen leaves
and pondering
of mortal mind

evolution...
by choice...

To be born again
from dying skin
a cycle embedded
deep within
like serpents shed
away what’s dead
along the path
that lies ahead

what is death?

if not... renewal?

Epiphanies like packages
waiting to be untied;
thoughts that hint
to what is meant
when things are born to die



© Copyright 2008 Melissa Acevedo - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2008-03-11 09:13 AM


this is great!
Talyn
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2 posted 2008-03-11 09:57 AM


I like the scientific refferences.
Thank you for sharing your work.

Talyn

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an lea'e us nought but grief an' pain,
for promised joy"
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matronmedusa
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3 posted 2008-03-11 10:03 AM


Thank you!  

I'm glad you two liked it!

jwesley
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4 posted 2008-03-11 11:24 AM


Really like this, my friend. Very well written.

jimmy

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5 posted 2008-03-11 01:13 PM


A fascinating, multi-layered write!

I especially liked the following lines:

"Epiphanies like packages
waiting to be untied;"  

I like your style! lol (Now where did I read those words before?!? winky wink)


EA


effjayel
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6 posted 2008-03-11 01:38 PM


Melissa, This is good,   Very good I can't pick out a favourite line or verse, I love the whole shebang

John

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7 posted 2008-03-11 05:09 PM


WELCOME TO PIP!

     

ARCTIC WIND

Marchmadness
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8 posted 2008-03-12 08:54 AM


Absolutely love this Melissa, looking foward to your future postings.
                              Ida

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