The Weaning of Demosthenes

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Open Poetry #16

The Weaning of Demosthenes

RMW
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0 posted 2001-10-12 10:43 AM

The Weaning of Demosthenes

Today, again, these few, small words,
though chosen carefully for sound
as when a boy on a warm, summer afternoon
drops into the long, soft grass beside a pond
and feels,
instinctively,
for stones.
Were his hands those of a grown man,
with fingers callused to the bone,
his palms would search
then quickly round
each time they found the perfect surface.
Being young,
his mouth conforms and tongues with pleasure,
as privately beside the water
he contemplates a public ripple,
though secretly
he sucks the pebble.

RMW

Lady In White

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1 posted 2001-10-12 10:53 AM

What young boys do stays locked in the breast of a man...

Well done Sir!

RMW
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2 posted 2001-10-12 10:56 AM

Lady in White...what a response....chuckling. Thank you. RMW

wayoutwalt
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3 posted 2001-10-12 11:40 AM

very groovy write...made me think

Martie

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4 posted 2001-10-12 12:35 PM

Bob--I am always glad to see your name here. Your poetry is so refreshing!

WindWalker
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5 posted 2001-10-12 12:57 PM

This was a very good read. Thanks!!!!!!

Sven

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6 posted 2001-10-12 08:57 PM

Bob. . . you never cease to amaze me my friend. . .

well done. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

The Lady of Shallot
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7 posted 2001-10-12 08:59 PM

Do you know what I loved about this read?
It was detailed. Very nice visual imagery here.

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-

Tiersdin
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8 posted 2001-10-13 12:25 PM

What can I say that hasn't been said before, Robere?

excellent! enjoyed...

~Tier

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