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msflame
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since 2002-05-21

Posts 188

0 posted 2004-09-03 02:22 PM

The first time I wrote a poem
I plucked curves of each letter straight
from that frozen part of my heart

and over time adding nouns, verbs
and semi-colons, I’d pour a glass of wine or two,
and watch the sunset become paler
to wonder why in reading back prose
from another day

it all seems to sound idealistic,
smooth instead of rough
and each sentence began nibbling
away at what was left
of my psyche.

Yes, I’ve glanced in mirrors throughout my life
and yes, I’ve filled out forms and read them back,
but this, my friend,
was like opening the bud of my heart,
where the center throbs,
and pouring it out before the entire world,
splashing cold water on my soul,

unafraid and knowing that if, I continue
to express myself,
both could, in fact stop beating,
but that would only mean I was
flying far above the swallows,
past where the wine is pressed,
away from the lion’s pride,
to complete freedom, returning to your arms.
For there,
is where my verses first began to live.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2004-09-03 03:02 PM

Wow, if this is the way your poetry started, you are well on your way. Love, Joyce

msflame
Member

since 2002-05-21

Posts 188

2 posted 2004-09-03 03:32 PM

Joyce, thank you for stopping by

junemac
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since 2003-04-24

Posts 1005
uk

3 posted 2004-09-04 01:46 PM

Great expression and fabulous poetry. Ilike your style.
Hugs June x

msflame
Member

since 2002-05-21

Posts 188

4 posted 2004-09-04 06:51 PM

June, thanks dear.

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2004-09-04 07:37 PM

msflame: This is an impressive poem! Good work!

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

msflame
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since 2002-05-21

Posts 188

6 posted 2004-09-05 09:32 AM

Thanks much Betty Lou

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

7 posted 2004-09-06 01:14 AM

sigh

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

8 posted 2004-09-07 07:32 AM

For there,
is where my verses first began to live.

And I am so glad that they did. very well done msflame.

msflame
Member

since 2002-05-21

Posts 188

9 posted 2004-09-07 02:38 PM

Thanks so much for the comments

PatAngel
Member

since 2004-04-05

Posts 451
California

10 posted 2004-09-08 06:07 PM

msflame,

Wow! This is one incredible poem. You have a wonderful talent.

Patricia

'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go.
For dreams are the tiny seeds from which tomorrow grows.'

aussie teen
Member

since 2003-09-27

Posts 396
Australia

11 posted 2004-09-09 08:20 AM

this is beautiful....
love it..
Ruth

live life as if your going to die tomorow....... but love as if your going to live forever......

msflame
Member

since 2002-05-21

Posts 188

12 posted 2004-09-09 11:16 AM

Thank you so much! I don't know about talent but love to write. Thanks again.

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