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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
This poem I wrote after reading the challege somewhere to include the idea or phrase "The fabric of romance" in a poem. It's not what you might expect, but I like it. Here goes... -------------------------------------------------- Death of a Victim The fabric of romance has worn too thin, A veil to shield my eyes, So I won't have to see what I know I must see, So others won't see who I know I must be, So I stay in my cage though I try to fly free, So the past will not write a reprise. Along with my veil of dramatic black, Gloves I also wear So I won't have to touch the hearts I must touch, So I hide my hands though I know I cannot, So I will hold back when I want to reach out, So I pretend that I don't care. At the funeral of a nameless someone Whose faceless face I'm unable to see, I cannot help but cry But to wipe the tears from my eyes, I must remove my black silk gloves And draw back the veil over my eyes, And in the light that follows the rebirth Of the one I thought had died, I can almost see what I could not see: The ghost in the casket was I. [This message has been edited by Pearls_Of_Wisdom (edited 09-08-2000).] |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
oh, Pears, Wonderfully written. remove the fabric from your eyes fold the past, put away your fears you've started your entrance back with a heart of love and gloves of tears Your poem, so beautifully written, your heart reads just as beautiful. Love, Marcy |
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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
Thanks so much, Alle'cram! That was very kind and sweet of you! Your stanza in response was awesome as well, I must say! =) Pearls |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Pearls; this is outstandingly lovely and so beautifully written. Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent response to the challenge! Shows that sometimes, we use the fabric to hide what must be shown. . . Superb poem my friend. . . ----------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 It is very distinguishing when the fabric (gloves and veil) are removed from our lives during the most crucial of funerals... Our Own. Funerals have a way of causing one to look at their own lives. A very honest and revealing poem you have shared. God Bless You, Bob <>< |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Pearls~ This is a very moving piece. 'Along with my veil of dramatic black, Gloves I also wear So I won't have to touch the hearts I must touch, So I hide my hands though I know I cannot, So I will hold back when I want to reach out, So I pretend that I don't care.' Yes, it happens that often we retreat into ourselves and therefore when we touch no one, we are touched by no one. You've done a splendid job with portraying the awareness of reaching out to others before it's too late to receive love from others. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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