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I judge myself
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I judge myself |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Questions. Questions. Questions that birth thoughts. Thoughts that weigh upon me this night Amidst a silence of shadows A gavel ‘s beat plays within my mind My hands cradle the anvil Eyes closed to quiet the thoughts that shout To no avail Thoughts that question me with scrutiny The gavel beats Demanding a reply Now Now Now But I cannot respond to that which I cannot validate There is no alibi to seek haven within My response in defense will not warrant my actions I can only plea forgiveness to myself And ask for recess from myself No quarter. No mercy. Answers are awaited The hammering echoes Now Now Now The jury all has been created in my image Peers all. They all mirror the judgment I have long awaited Somber eyes reflect the weight Judgment will set me free, sink the anvil Deep within the muck of lies As I pen my verdict with blood ink of my soul Heavy the weight drags upon me Heavy is the anvil Pounded and hammered The judge seated high, awaits uneasy His gavel a blur of impatient Now Now Now Hands tied by deceit I break beneath the lone light blinding me I answer. I am the judge I am the jury I stand at trial I read the verdict. Insanity. < !signature--> Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox [This message has been edited by Ron K. Fox (edited 11-04-2000).] |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
But I cannot respond to that which I cannot validate There is no alibi to seek haven within My response in defense will not warrant my actions I can only plea forgiveness to myself And ask for recess from myself Now this is something I understand Ron... very well. I think your poem is very well written...and thought out. I can feel that heaviness...always a good thing when you reach your reader hey? Enjoyed! The wind shifts like this: Like a human without illusions... This is how the wind shifts: Like a human, heavy and heavy, Who does not care. W.S |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Boy, and I thought I was having a tough night!! You have a real ability to use powerful imagery in your work, Ron...a pleasure to read you, sir. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, fantastic writing, Ron! Excellent! Denise |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Love the beat of your thoughts Ron  Great poem, enjoyed very much! Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Strong stuff here, Ron. And if you judge yourself, you should come out as a very special human being. So don't let your other self fool you, you're awesome. Sandra |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Severn...I take that compliment to heart, from a poet of such talent, such heart. you are always a pleasure to read, thank you so much. Balladeer...What can I say..Thank you too...Mark is Da Man..you are Da King Dee...thank you also...you are such a positive inspiration...a bright note always Maree..thank you also...Dark Angel...cool name...very intriguing...thanks again Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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