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ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
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0 posted 2008-08-24 04:20 PM



Venue of Inner Truths

The prod and poke of life’s jagged edge evokes my warrior spirit
To release the pounding river from it’s cavernous, crimson well
Hardened into the hammer of my mind, fury of my hands
Rising sledge to change the landscape into smoother sands

It is then my heart seeks you out, in forces stronger
In their soft tones of warmed, brown earth linger
And my need to fight in righteous honor yields
To the elemental rain of love that shapes my body
And culls my voice into waves of gentle reflection
Humble, content and everlasting

For what I cannot sculpt of rock and ledge
Shape in passions honor, or defeat
I can carry further, rising up to the shores
Lifting to heaven what is open pours
Pure and good, by venue of inner truths

Copyright Kkh 8/24/08

© Copyright 2008 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
secondhanddreampoet
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1 posted 2008-08-24 06:53 PM


Fine  and powerful images here…such as:

‘warrior spirits’ evoked by “the prod and poke of life’s jagged edge”

and, I am quite fond of:

“It is then my heart seeks you out, in forces stronger
In their soft tones of warmed, brown earth linger
And my need to fight in righteous honor yields
To the elemental rain of love that shapes my body
And culls my voice into waves of gentle reflection
Humble, content and everlasting”

[particularly that “elemental rain of love” !]

Interesting title as well.

Serious applause for this effective ‘penning’!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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2 posted 2008-08-25 07:35 AM


You have my applause too, dear Kathleen. This is an awesome write.

Love,
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
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3 posted 2008-08-25 09:20 AM


I always enjoy reading your poetic ponderings. You express them so eloquently.

...and the truth shall set you free.


EA

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
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4 posted 2008-08-25 08:43 PM


Interesting, thought provoking poem, Kathleen.
                            Ida

marcel
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az, usa
5 posted 2008-08-26 08:43 PM


wonderful crafting of words from a thoughtful and sweet soul....
martiniat8
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since 2003-06-21
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6 posted 2008-08-26 09:26 PM


love this line...
"Rising sledge to change the landscape into smoother sands"

I find this poem somewhat erotic as well, GREAT write.

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
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South Africa
7 posted 2008-08-27 08:50 AM


Wonderful write, TD, and I ditto Bruce's comment.  

Helen

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
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Realm of Supernatural
8 posted 2008-08-27 11:21 AM


You're poetic writes are always so uplifting and wonderful to read, and Full of color


ARCTIC WIND

JamesMichael
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9 posted 2008-08-27 07:39 PM


A pleasure to read...James
LindsayP
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Australia, Victoria
10 posted 2008-08-27 11:11 PM



Great write my dear, much enjoyed.

Lindsay

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