navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #11 » Absolution
Open Poetry #11
Post A Reply Post New Topic Absolution Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
serenity blaze
Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738


0 posted 2000-11-17 09:07 PM


There's beauty in
my heart anew
  and it was planted there...
A duty rules
this bloat of blue
  and THAT was planted there.

Unworthiness
a yearn's dismay
my soul's debris
of every day
the chance of dice
a toss away
  I ramble,
  gamble,
every day.

Seven-UP!!!
with life at stake
Eleven...takes
it all away.
refusal's cry of revolution..
grin of win the soul's solution...

The backboard seems
too far away--
the dice too big
(the music sways...)
I toss them
  spry
I close my
  eyes
and pray for absolution.


© Copyright 2000 serenity blaze - All Rights Reserved
VAS
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450
Oregon
1 posted 2000-11-17 09:15 PM


Very fine piece!!!  It's also quite wonderful that our fate does not have to be decided by casting lots.  Some days, though,  I'm sure it feels like it is just that.  Those moments of despair when no end's in sight.
Daniel J D
Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471
Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
2 posted 2000-11-17 09:48 PM


Serenity,
Well done, I liked the last 3 lines. Cheers

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
3 posted 2000-11-17 10:13 PM


Sounds like a rough job...7:30 til 11:00 wow and all that time gambling..only to throw the dice and ask for a remmission of sins pronounced by a priest in the sacrement of reconciliation..Serenity you're getting so soul searching in your last few posts i've read...........bless you child.... I remember that you're partially a hotblooded romantic Acadian.....whew!!

"Like to do some funky dixeland
pretty mamma won't ya take me by the hand,
by the hand yeah
take me by the hand pretty mamma
gonna dance with your daddy all night long.."

write on girl!!

Mattster
Junior Member
since 2000-11-17
Posts 29

4 posted 2000-11-17 10:15 PM


serenity,

What can I say? Great piece, I enjoyed on several levels. I especially liked the first stanza. The repetition of the third line, with a shift of the emphasis on the third word, really adds to the atmosphere that your words create.

I am not sure about the middle stanzas, but the fourth one managed to draw my full attention and made me re-read it several times.

I thought I'd give it a try and decided to browse through your older posts. You have a nice way with words. "Serious Writer" is another keeper.

OLIAS
Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090
Pearl city Iowa
5 posted 2000-11-17 10:27 PM


Ohh, I like the way this flows, great rythmn and excellent content, I love the format too.

What can I say, I like it!

Thanks for sharing,
Regards,

Olias

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
6 posted 2000-11-17 10:33 PM


Serenity,
Good words, good thoughts, good write. Sy

Sven
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA
7 posted 2000-11-17 11:00 PM


great poem my friend. . .

----------------------------------------------------

That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


aurora rain
Member
since 2000-11-15
Posts 90

8 posted 2000-11-17 11:02 PM


i love it! especially the end lines. simply yet wonderfully written.
Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
9 posted 2000-11-17 11:12 PM


serenity, I would hate to get into a poetic wrestling match with you. You're tough!!! (any other kind would be acceptable   )
Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

10 posted 2000-11-18 12:08 PM


Unworthiness
a yearn's dismay
my soul's debris
of every day
the chance of dice
a toss away
  I ramble,
  gamble,
every day.

Seven-UP!!!
with life at stake
Eleven...takes
it all away
refusal's cry of revolution..
grin of win the soul's solution...

=================

"Eleven...takes
it all away"

this line just struck me...its so ... you...
me thinks some things are out of our hands..
or control ...
absolution or not...the cards will play themselves out...
this poem is cooler than you know...
so is the poet  
love you me twin
me

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

11 posted 2000-11-18 03:16 AM


m'gosh...thank you kind people...sorry for being so profuse t'nite...but hugs to me heart for being here...love you all.
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
12 posted 2000-11-18 09:17 AM


I agree with Deer... You're good, my friend..
Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #11 » Absolution

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary