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In One Hand
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In One Hand |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050
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And so, there was 26. Twenty six different shades in the palette to create 470, 000 contrasting colors. That would seem like plenty of hues to cast on canvas, minus of muse. But for me, sometimes 26 is not enough. I mean even Baskin Robbins has 31 flavors. Out of almost half a million words I still can’t find the right ones to describe how I feel toward you. I need more letters then just 26. I mean how do you ask forgiveness from a heartbeat that forgave ? How can you salvage smiles from a soul that can’t be saved? How can you write of passion when those feelings have no names? How do you say I need you when the mirror clouds with shame? These words, like little soldiers they march, searching for unfound loss and obtainable impossibility. Sent out seeking for give and devotion true understanding, faith, and even emotion. To only return from their quest with suggestions, bags full of answers to unwritten questions. Sometimes you just have to know when to put up the white flag and send your pledges home. Surrendering. The expression experiment. Is over. Love has boundaries no army can breach right? Bliss is restricted to things you can reach, yes? I just wish I knew these truths before. All is unfair beloved and more. And yet, you can’t find belief if you don’t believe, in yourself. There’s more to life then foolish poems on a shelf. Maybe half a million, is enough, to understand? I love you, I’m sorry. Cause all the words I needed I could count, on just one hand. |
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Kethry D Member
since 2010-04-12
Posts 64Australia |
I like this but would have started at the stanza which says 'out of a million words...' I think the first bit is unecessary - but that's just me. A poet must leave traces of his passing not proof. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
aw Richy, this touches me tender beautiful and pure, showing vulnerability and courage, with a final realization that in the end we have all we need.  good to read you |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Thank you Kethry, I appreciate the read! Dixie, Dixie! I'm so glad you liked this. The five words I need for you are, You Are A Sweet Friend! Richard xx |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
ok so you had me at Baskin Robbins! LOL This is lovely, Richard~ |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Lol thank you Baby Girlie! Yes, flavor is the music of our mouths. Thanks for trying a scoop! Richard xx |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
How do you say I need you when the mirror clouds with shame? where have you been lately...wow you are writing wonderfully! M |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Great write! So much between the words. Helen |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
I'm always here Maureen, sometimes my words are just beneath the blue... Helen, those little spaces between and behind, are the poem, the words merely provide the shade... Much love to you both sweet ladies. (Big Hugs!) |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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zeusthamghty Junior Member
since 2010-06-20
Posts 45west virginia, usa |
it had me crying at the end and that is hard to do. ive been there too. |
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Eldest Member
since 2010-06-15
Posts 177Alabama |
beautiful, you're right, it only takes 5 words. |
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