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Keith Morgan
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0 posted 2002-10-16 07:23 PM


Love Flight


I will not fall again..
For cruel was the landing
And harsh the reality
Of happiness turned to sadness,
Red roses to black lilies,
And bright days into bleak nights;
A fall that would have maimed others,
Gave me strength and opened my eyes,
Making my spirit resilient
And my heart cold as ice.

Never will I fall again..
My feet are solidly planted on past memory,
With the ground forever shifting,
But I grab unto my soul
And am immediately placated
By the comfort within.

I dream of falling again..
As I lean over the edge of pain;
My teardrops descend,
Unhurried to the bottom,
Before disappearing between thoughts.
Through blurry eyes I have seen my future,
Her sweet lips I have kissed,
Her soft touch I have felt,
And her soul beckons my heart
To free me from the past
As I leap once again..


Marcel


Write from the soul and the words will flow

© Copyright 2002 Keith M. Morgan - All Rights Reserved
majnu
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1 posted 2002-10-16 10:08 PM


the idea is great.

the poem however is built on too many cliches. red rose to black lillies, feet solid on the ground, etc.

i understand that with this idea its hard to avoid some of those metaphors, but by not avoiding them you make the poem trite.

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2 posted 2002-11-11 03:42 PM



Ah good.  You invite critiques.  I enjoyed this, with the exception of how the "agains" read.  I think I would opt for another word choice, just to see how it reads.

It's been awhile, Keith.  Welcome home!

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3 posted 2002-11-11 04:54 PM



Keith,

I am personally only into content and I liked this a great deal.

Thanks, it reminds me of my own past fears..... and hope....

Warm Regards,
Pat

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

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4 posted 2002-11-11 09:51 PM




(big hugggssssss) Yes, leap for the beauty of true love on and on for true happiness is bound to come your way and I know it will soon! (sigh) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Keith, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

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5 posted 2002-11-12 05:12 PM


Like this...James
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