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ethome
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0 posted 2002-06-10 09:07 AM



With three ex-wives expelled from mind.
In sullen space he loomed and moped
his distant memories mulled in smoke,
with pillars of distaste inside.
But every day his heart evoked
silent thoughts of love regained
a search for happiness through pain.

Filled flush with wealth under his roof
true to a fault with money's hope
enticing minds with regal show
and words to pitch his worth aloof.
His song would trap a callow soul,
with flash of kindness in deceit
a merchant of contrived relief.

But when she came one month, to clean,
The darkness of his thoughts went dry,
then sunward went his soul on high
and filled with life his heart broke free!
The shadows of his latter pride
were lit with daylight and unchained
from the guileness of his game.

Then, too, she brought his faith to swell.
His needs beheld in her sweet face
uplifted by her tender grace.
On him, like gentle rain she fell
to water wisdom once displaced.
He offered her his wealth and fame
and at her feet he threw his gain.

He watched her soft eyes slowly drop
Stoned innocence filled her light laugh
then she spoke pure unabashed
deep words of love spilled from her thoughts.
He heard a river's length of love to last,
about her boyfriend and their plans
and her eyes glowed solely for her man.

Through years of trading he had fought
where friends were shallow, fierce and dim
where all the world was made to win
and render profits at all cost.
Yet this songbird sang over him
from her nest of silver dreams
and left him helpless and unclean.  

The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up
spaces of consciousness and resistance; to language oppressions; to
re-language historie

© Copyright 2002 Eric Lewis True - All Rights Reserved
Tiersdin
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1 posted 2002-06-10 09:10 AM


oh wow...

~R.T.

"I shall never bond again, as I have bonded with you..."

SmartChick
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2 posted 2002-06-10 09:33 AM


Very nice!
Marsha
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3 posted 2002-06-10 09:34 AM


PT darling boy may the stars catch you up in a net of wonder and the moons glow light your dreams, I really love this poem it is UTTERLY utterly fabulous This is excellent and as always I love it. Is that a subtle nuance of affection I hear? Is the softly falling rain that covers my soul with Eric scented peace and delight? I think so I really think so.

TRULY PERFECTION I love this darling heart, it’s utterly utterly fabulous. Does writing get any better than this? Well, if it does, YOU will have written it

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the eathquake wind and fire
Oh

Dark Stranger
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4 posted 2002-06-10 09:42 AM


et...enjoyed the story...the sensitive sensual of this was perfect
Seymour Tabin
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5 posted 2002-06-10 10:02 AM


ethome
Well you convinced me. Enjoyed, well done.

Sunshine
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6 posted 2002-06-10 10:03 AM



Ethome...a wonderful story...
you have such a vivid imagination
and express it so very well...

Martie
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7 posted 2002-06-10 10:27 AM


Eric

A story of heart!  I so like it when you write like this.  You inspire me!

catalinamoon
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8 posted 2002-06-10 03:39 PM


Great story. I always find something fun or interesting in your poems.
Sandra

LilTai
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9 posted 2002-06-10 06:43 PM


Wow, this has a lot of meaning in it. Wonderful =)

   Tai

I'm an idealist..I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way =)

Magnus
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10 posted 2002-06-10 06:49 PM


All the kings horses and all the kings men
could not to him,  her heart win!!!

Excellent poem, Eric....

To the victor don't always go the spoils...or
is it, to the spoils don't always the victor
go???  You know what I mean...

Balladeer
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11 posted 2002-06-10 09:43 PM


I give it an applauding OUCH!
Enchantress
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12 posted 2002-06-10 09:46 PM


Eric, this is fantastic!!
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Paula Finn
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13 posted 2002-06-11 09:44 PM


Sweet poet...you always get right to the heart of the matter...tisnt what you can buy that makes you happy...
Madame Chipmunk
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14 posted 2002-06-12 12:17 PM


A wonderful strong poem, Eric...
You really tell it like it is.

~ hugs for truth and spirit

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

ethome
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15 posted 2002-06-12 02:19 AM


RT thanks for the wow!

Sc I appreciate the read!

Mushy those are very kind words and I sure appreciate them!

Dark I want to thank you for the sensitive sensual comment!

Hey Seymour I 'm glad I finally got you convinced!

Karilea thanks for the imagination comment...I try......I'm always glad to hear from you!

Martie.....I think you're already inspired but I'm glad I'm in there too!

The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up
spaces of consciousness and resistance; to language oppressions; to
re-language historie

ethome
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New Brunswick Canada
16 posted 2002-06-12 02:26 AM


Sandra    I'm so glad there's always something there!   Thanks!

LiTai...Nice to get to know you and thanks for the comments!

Magnus....I know this is twice you've commented on this and I appreciate it...thanks!

Michael....Thanks for the resounding OUCH!

Enchantress Those are kind words and I appreciate them!

Paula.....I haven't heard from you in a long time.......thanks so very much for the t'isnt word and the rest of course!

Lyra....so very nice to hear from you.......Thanks for the strong word...appreciated!

The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up
spaces of consciousness and resistance; to language oppressions; to
re-language historie

Mistletoe Angel
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17 posted 2002-06-17 01:29 AM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, I love this, sweet friend, your wonderful words always bring a smile to my face and always touch the heart deeply like a bullseye! (big hugggsssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Eric, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

ethome
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18 posted 2002-06-17 05:35 AM


Thanks Noah....I always appreciate your enthusiastic comments!
Suetang
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19 posted 2002-06-17 10:51 PM


Hello Eric

Such heartfelt and tender words you have given us as I hung off every word.  Masterfully written and so much enjoyed.

Take care....Sue

Suetang

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20 posted 2002-06-17 11:03 PM


captivating and compelling - I loved reading it and will read it again several times I amsure.  Thanks Paul
ethome
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21 posted 2002-06-17 11:48 PM


Sue
I thank you so very much for those kind words!
Have a nice day down under!

Goodknight....glad you dropped in to read this and come back anytime

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