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icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

0 posted 2014-06-07 08:00 PM

I hear trucks on lonely highway,
tired winds moan into night,
seasons change before my eyes
in winter's chill and summer's light,
the right of life and dying brings a smile.

I used to think you could be saved from self
by force of love alone;
I was young and wrong,
your flame had burned always too bright
ever to burn too long;
I did not cry when night's sharp passing
stilled your precious song,
love lost in pictures that belong
in tangled weave of threads,
tight knap and tuft of imagery's
light plethora of orchids,
weft and warp so strong
in life's hysteric tapestry
set right and tied too long ago
to bend too soft beguile.

©2014 by icebox

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

1 posted 2014-06-07 08:56 PM

fine writing indeed !

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2014-06-07 10:35 PM

This poem reminds me of my daughter whose flame burned too bright to burn for long. Brought tears to my eyes.
Ida

[This message has been edited by Marchmadness (06-08-2014 01:55 AM).]

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

3 posted 2014-06-08 12:22 PM

So much to ponder, so much to love.
Beautiful weave of words, icebox.
You are a class act!!

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2014-06-08 08:36 AM

A wonderful, beautiful work of art as you searched within yourself to find the perfect words and phrases to make this poem a stand out, and one of your very, very best, in my opinion.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

5 posted 2014-06-08 10:45 AM

Extremely good writing, Ice. The force of love is powerful but not always enough to save one from themselves....but it's the best we can do at times.

Hits home....

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

6 posted 2014-06-08 11:45 AM

Charly,So tender and full of heart.I have found that love alone cannot shape one or change one. Life is a lonely chore fully open to only one's self. A partner can add so much yet still must keep a portion of self. So it goes two ways. We can help each other to grow to a point, it is up to each to give the best they can. It is rare that one gives all. Enjoying your perfect poetic brooding once again. No one can match you. Best, Jo

icebox
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

7 posted 2014-06-10 06:55 PM

Thank you all for your time and for the kindness of your thoughts!

c.

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