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haydenjames
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since 2002-02-14
Posts 164
Antigua & Barbuda

0 posted 2002-06-17 12:20 PM


Not everything which seems... is.
from out of want we assume,
assumptions used to quell conscience.
as honey to the palate,
the warmth of red wine to the belly,
so is the belief of what is assumed.


Yet, as smoke in the eyes
and vinegar to the lips,
the truth is, when exposed.
Jagged edges reek havoc. amidst,
tears of regret boil down sad cheeks.

I repeat no failure past,
but awakened by self scrutiny,
altering tides I now control,
directing the breeze of care, to still.

To no surprise is your surmise.
still I tell you everything silently.
there's no need for words of hello
till the lions forget who's their prey
hold your peace for that day.

My poetry is at:  http://www.thehayden.org

© Copyright 2002 hayden a. james - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2002-06-17 12:25 PM


haydenjames
Enjoyed the read.

LilTai
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since 2002-06-08
Posts 189
United States
2 posted 2002-06-17 12:33 PM


Oh..I really really like this! Great job =)

   Tai

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

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