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Falling rain
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0 posted 2011-09-03 02:41 PM


Photography Pictures, Images and Photos

Only in findings now do you realize
that your outer shell has nothing wrong.
Your in-contempt for yourself lies
within your heart and not your skin.

What vile things do you see within
that could not be caught within the mirror?
Which monster lies within your arteries pulse?
What shadows lurk within your heart?

Veins track a path across sultry skin
yet oil courses through channels
into the waste pool that is your heart.
Why it must be so?


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1 posted 2011-09-03 03:23 PM


Brilliant write that speaks pure truth. LOVE the graphic. I have an owl living on my property. We've become good friends.

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2 posted 2011-09-03 06:36 PM


Which monster lies within your arteries pulse?
What shadows lurk within your heart?

Powerful poem and wonderful picture make a striking presentation!

faithmairee
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3 posted 2011-09-04 12:40 PM


great imagery and a powerful delivery help make this a great poem...i applaud you

Love-Faith

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

JL
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4 posted 2011-09-04 02:47 PM


E.A. Poe like reflection.

Excellent write, great imagery.

JL


Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

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5 posted 2011-09-05 11:36 PM


Well done Falling rain, enjoyed your poem,
Ms. E

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6 posted 2011-09-06 11:09 AM


Weaver - There's actually a reason why I put an owl for this poem. Owls are symbols of wisdom and this owls eyes are so reflective and wide, kind of like my poem. I love owls as well.  

JL - That's a strong compliment! Thank you! I love E.A. Poe's work sooo much.  

Suthern, Faith, and E - Thank you for reading and commenting. I truly appreciate it.  

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7 posted 2011-09-06 04:43 PM


Zach, here's a light critique...try using different words [repetition is one thing if it sings]; i.e., "within" was used again and again...and that might expand the pondering touch you've given this poem. The photo is wonderful!

I do enjoy reading you!

"The business of the poet...is to show the sorriness underlying the grandest things and the grandeur underlying the sorriest things." Thomas Hardy

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8 posted 2011-09-06 05:06 PM


Ahhh, right. I did use that a lot. ^_^' Of course, I didn't notice that. Thank you for pointing that out though, Sun!
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