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Esmeralda Ponsonby
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0 posted 2000-04-26 01:46 PM


For those that wanted to see Esmeralda not use old english    "cheers"

The Hand That Cradles

A glistening glass in your China hutch
delicate as the summer breeze blows,
hold not the minutes waiting to know
if the morning shadows evenings glow.

Pretense awaking shatters many souls
dancing miles seeing light through dark
the hand that cradles seldom embarks
know the difference personality marks.

Blending together slowly meshing souls
midnight moonlit stroll fluttering minds,
flocking thoughts airborne flying so blind
moment of hesitation slowly words grind.

Freedom abash simplistic figure of self
binding beauty behind lack of integrity,
path of righteous blinds some of divinity
while others rely on essence as quality.

Composite reflects insecurities damage
spinning mind spits words out of balance,
hearts protection retracting circumstance
lost in shuffle to maintain level stance.


[This message has been edited by Esmeralda Ponsonby (edited 04-26-2000).]

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ESP
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1 posted 2000-04-26 02:15 PM


I am going to be honest here, I don't know what to say in reply to this poem. I am gonna need to read it a few more times so I can get the full meaning. I will reply then!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie


 "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight."

Denise
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2 posted 2000-04-26 02:36 PM


I prefer this over the 'old english', just my personal preference. From this I am getting a sense of regret over words spoken, frustation over the outcome, and a heart that is hurting deeply. Very well written, Gloria.

Denise

Esmeralda Ponsonby
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3 posted 2000-04-26 03:29 PM


Lizzie:Thanks for reading and trying to understand, I think I can understand why you can't, but I don't know if I can explain it. I think I just tried to do something that is not Esmeralda's talent, so it got away from me. I kind of think Denise is on the right track though.

Denise: Thanks for reading and responding, you may have gotten more out of this then I even intended or saw myself. Since you know me that just might be why. I have to say Esmeralda prefers the old english, that's kind of why I created her in the first place.  

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