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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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It’s not my intent To give you a litany Of all that I’ve said Merely to underscore that Which you already know But, words are all I have The sole vehicle That would bring me to you Not clever, elegant or even Terribly well-spoken Yet, bearing The truth of my being As D.N.A. bears The truth of my body And as such, I always assumed That they would have An inherent value As verity should I’ve tried to construct And arrange them In such a way as to give Weight to thought Form to feeling To make tangible What I find in my heart And found that these tokens When strung into psalms Make a poor offering To the goddess of love Like the dropping of bricks Into the dark of a well Never sure of their impact Or the impression they leave The worth of my words Has always been measured By their faint, hollow echo |
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neveah5 Member
since 2002-11-22
Posts 197Ohio |
"But, words are all I have The sole vehicle That would bring me to you" This is so sad...but me likes  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I’ve tried to construct And arrange them In such a way as to give Weight to thought Form to feeling To make tangible What I find in my heart And found that these tokens When strung into psalms Make a poor offering To the goddess of love Ed, I would have to say that the words are worth very much. You do have a wonderful way of putting them to verse. Enjoyed much! |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Like the dropping of bricks Into the dark of a well Never sure of their impact Or the impression they leave The worth of my words Has always been measured By their faint, hollow echo wranx - this is a heck of a great write. Enjoyed this. Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ed.......   "Love makes the world go around" |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I always find your writes to be stunning in their depth and clarity. Something I aspire to...thank you. ThisDiamond |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
A prayer for all poets |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi, I think your words are full of worth. Sandra |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
not terribly well spoken? I could kick you in the shin for that. you know I love this yeti. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yeah, two kicks in the shin!! One from Karen, and one from me...because this poem says so much of you, your character and the true feelings of a humble man... I salute you ... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
wranx You speak from the heart, a poet you are. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Silence is golden less is more and I'm a slow learner!!! This goes beyond an echo...deep into the hollows, and worth every single word. Nice wranx~ |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Well done, Sir. (but give yourself a little more credit, ok?) This ain't bowling. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks for the keeper Ed. Your words never fail to stir these heartstrings. "Yet, bearing The truth of my being As D.N.A. bears The truth of my body" You bleed truth. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
You speak from the heart and the mind and the soul in this perfect poem. Written with much humility and intelligence...mmmm, what a combination! Enjoyed. Warm regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
But, words are all I have The sole vehicle That would bring me to you Not clever, elegant or even Terribly well-spoken Yet, bearing The truth of my being As D.N.A. bears The truth of my body Like the dropping of bricks Into the dark of a well Never sure of their impact Or the impression they leave The worth of my words Has always been measured By their faint, hollow echo Damn Ed, shaking my head at this one. Excellent write and understanding. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...But, words are all I have... Indeed, they are all anyone has, and the magic does come in the conveyance... which you do, very well... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
And found that these tokens When strung into psalms Make a poor offering To the goddess of love Like the dropping of bricks Into the dark of a well Never sure of their impact Or the impression they leave The worth of my words Has always been measured By their faint, hollow echo ================================ they have much impact poet sir..and leave a many impression...none of which are hollow..me thinks ya need a new "goddess of love" ... one that knows fine poetry when its gifted. excellent angsty write of humility, love this line: When strung into psalms very cool! Will the wind remember the names it has blown in the past? |
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