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I Am O'Henry's Leaf
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I Am O'Henry's Leaf |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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 "Love is a sorry slave and a sad master" -Simm's Poems I am O'Henry's leaf and poised to last dark Winter's squall, I pray your gloom be brief I fly alimb while others fall, no painted bas relief nor vanish in the Autumn'd cull, a focus fighting grief with hope I color ashen pall, a borrowed handkerchief to soothe depression's tears you bawl, please know the dark's a thief dawn's light reveals me o'er the wall, nurture your new belief the Bible warms, a prayer shawl, here's yet another sheaf I'll mail to you hope's whispered call, I am O'Henry's leaf. "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb [This message has been edited by RSWells (edited 11-29-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is a very impressive write. It reminded me of one of my favorites poems. For some reason, it brought to mind Gerald Manley Hopkins' " Margaret, are you grieving Over Goldengrove unleaving?" I must say yours is every bit as beautiful and a pure joy to have read today. Thank you! Kathleen (Kay) |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Wonderful, Richard, just wonderful! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
and poised to last dark Winter's squall, I pray your gloom be brief I fly alimb while others fall, no painted bas relief nor vanish in the Aumtumn'd cull, a focus fighting grief with hope I color ashen pall, a borrowed handkerchief to soothe depression's tears you bawl, please know the dark's a thief dawn's light reveals me o'er the wall, nurture your new belief =================================== your rhyme is divine.... your intend here touches me as does the pic's haunting effect... may Lady J have a respite from winter in your words to her and faith in her. he said ... "dont cry" ... |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
So filled with hope and comfort as you share you strength. Very well done. This reader is very touched my the softness of your heart. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This reads so WELLS out loud, with rhythm, rhyme, and message sublime. Uplifting poetry, Richard. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A very chilling photo...and a very heartfelt poem. You never fail to reach the target (my emotions) with your work.  |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
No reason to assume so here's a link to O'Henry's "The Last Leaf". Thanks for reading. http://ppl.nhmccd.edu/~dcox/ohenry/lastleaf.html |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
RS...as bleak as the graphic is..your poem pushes over the walls a feeling that I'm sure would be caught in gratitude, like sun. |
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Joe Lamando Member
since 2001-11-20
Posts 124Massachusetts,USA |
I like this a lot. Rhyme and rhythm, an easy read and clear and thoughtful Joe Lamando |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
The masterpiece of hope! To paint life...at such a price. Still I believe was more than a simple understanding of faith...on his part. I deeply appreciate your style as always. Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: for some reasons the above lines stood out to me, a stark picture in the face of reality... thank you for this! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
RSWells, An excellent write. |
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