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Ericc
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0 posted 2003-02-05 06:48 PM




     And words are nothing more
     Than tinder -
     Laid before some holy spark.

     In the end...there is only this Fire.

     And we sit and read the flames,

     Turning each page with burning
     Fingers...untill at last,
     We too are consumed.

© Copyright 2003 Eric P McCarty - All Rights Reserved
Midnitesun
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Gaia
1 posted 2003-02-05 07:00 PM


Yes, we are all just kindling, ready for the spark.
Enchantress
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2 posted 2003-02-05 07:07 PM


Wonderful write as always Eric...much enjoyed.
~Hugs~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

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3 posted 2003-02-05 07:10 PM


very thought provoking and enjoyed!
I like the image
Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
     (blink, breathe, stand, fight)

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4 posted 2003-02-05 08:54 PM




(sigh) Oh Eric, this is lovely, sweet friend, this made me smile as your words always incinerate with such passion and heart! (big hugggsssssss) I love this, 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

cinnamongirl
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5 posted 2003-02-05 09:11 PM


Beautiful Truth... whispered so eloquently by you.  And my heart listens to every word.

Thank you...

Love,
Moca

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6 posted 2003-02-05 09:49 PM


Superb. ThisDiamond
Janet Marie
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7 posted 2003-02-05 09:59 PM


very very cool poem...excellent analogy and personification...loved the tie ins to poetry.
Welcome to Poetry Land...nice to meet you poet sir.
jm


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8 posted 2003-02-06 06:42 AM


"...until at last,
We too are consumed"

Indeed we are!!!  Enjoyed and Welcome!!

"And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul."
Pablo Neruda

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