sunflowers and bombs..thanks littlewing and bklynboy

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inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

0 posted 2003-03-23 08:17 PM

birds and bombs
storm the nighttime sky,

sundown shedding,
blood flavored wine,

a toast -

to life, to death,

and the fine line between,

as their voices vie to be heard,

parallel dicthomies
on paths, side by side,

remind
even at childs play

demons and shadows
thrive,

behind the seesaws back,

dandelions finding springtime,
peek from city sidewalk cracks,

needles littering
project flowerbeds,
stuck on asphalts of black,

schoolhouses,
porno palaces,
an ordinance between them,
still stand almost
door to door,

sitting pretty
on empty trees,
waiting to surprise,
gifts of the season,
in store,

make this war stop,
let them watch
the cycles metamorphasise,

would they even care
or feel, like me,

blown away -
in awe -

by the renewal of life,

scatter me
in fields of sunflowers,

rain washes tears onto dry earth,
i dont want to live in vain,
i ache to grow with life again,

towering faces in the sky
silly looking flowers,
that smile for children passing by,

standing tall and gawky,
as simple diversion
for their knowing eye,

as surely
sadly,
more bombs
will always fall..........

[This message has been edited by inkedgoddess (03-24-2003 07:10 AM).]

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

1 posted 2003-03-23 09:09 PM

inkedgoddess - and they are falling and falling and most likely continue until it's over... A shame it is that in this century we still live with war...

BC

Alwye

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Member Elite

since 1999-06-16

Posts 3850
In the space between moments

2 posted 2003-03-23 09:15 PM

Very strong poetry and a strong message as well. I echo BC-- it's a pity that we still live in a world of fighting. Nicely penned.

*Krista Knutson*

"If we have no peace, it is because we've forgotten that we belong to each other." ~Mother Teresa

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

3 posted 2003-03-23 09:20 PM

There are no words to explain the bombs...or the war. Even those that see a reason, cannot understand the harm.
You did a great job with this. I especially liked the sunflowers diversion for children.
As I consider myself among them...and you too.
TD

Miah
Senior Member

since 2002-08-26

Posts 1062
Pennsylvania

4 posted 2003-03-23 09:41 PM

Super poem. It breaks my heart to see us have to go to war. I pray for those men and woman that are fighting.

NavySEAL
Junior Member

since 2003-03-21

Posts 17

5 posted 2003-03-23 09:45 PM

Powerful read, thank you. We must support these men and women as best we can.

"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"
--U.S. Navy SEALs

ctowen
Member Elite

since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

6 posted 2003-03-24 01:56 AM

Everything must have its checks and balances .....
in life, in death ...
in hope and in despair.

Lets hope the seeds of our actions are
enough to feed coming generations.

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

7 posted 2003-03-24 02:45 AM

A very powerful write, Michelle.
Your descriptions are very effective.

Hugs,
Ethel

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

8 posted 2003-03-24 06:43 AM

Michele:  hehehehe you used it!!!!!

scatter me
in fields of sunflowers,

BRAVO! Awesome write and goodness THANK YOU SO MUCH for it was your words that graced my post

HUGE SMILES HUGE *wink* - glad to see this here - I loved it the first time - you did an amazing job - I am truly honored by your thank you - more like humbled - for I shall reply right back:

She shines
glittering
like the facets of a gem
flying colors caught
within these pages again
She knows
no boundaries
here she thrives
alive
inked upon our souls

She knows . . .

xxoo thank you so very much

[This message has been edited by littlewing (03-24-2003 06:45 AM).]

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

9 posted 2003-03-24 07:03 AM

thank you,sue,
truly,
i have to reread your words,(rushing to nowhere right now )they are too kind
for a wench like me, maybe for michele tho,
the one with the softer heart and soul

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

10 posted 2003-03-24 07:11 AM

stop that wench talk missy - for you are one and the same (Inked and Michele I meant not the wench lmao) yvw

[This message has been edited by littlewing (03-24-2003 07:11 AM).]

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

11 posted 2003-03-24 07:16 AM

haha,

a little of both, ask raffi, about the evil one..................lol

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

12 posted 2003-03-24 07:42 AM

Fantastic writing!
--love the light contrasted with the dark! --very yin-yangy and full of energy...

Peace & Light,
EA

bklynboy
Senior Member

since 2002-12-15

Posts 660
florida

13 posted 2003-03-24 10:42 PM

Glad to be of an inspiration....my writing flowed so easily, as if I didnt write it at all.

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

14 posted 2003-03-25 12:05 PM

Michele,

I liked your comparisons; this is so well written, too many thoughts to point out just one...but I like this:

"I ache to grow with life again"

Can relate....Really enjoyed the entire poem. One of your best.

Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

15 posted 2003-03-26 12:53 PM

Incredible, the depth of you!

*Bravo* Michele~

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