Agony, a poem of the times

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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2003-02-13 12:10 PM

Agony

tears rest,
or do they wait,
just below my sternum
below the flesh
that covers my heart

they scratch
at each ventricle,
on the underside
of each rib,

is it agony,
or is it fear,
where is the peace
that I need?

there’s
the knowledge of peace,
not as the world gives,
but it is only
within my sense
of His word
His promise

my heart is not
feeling it
my core
is not touched by it

my head
tells me,
unequivocally,
that His promise is true

but my heart
cries for you
and me
it cries for the children
it cries for love
it cries out agony
for what oppression
and aggression
continually kindle,
rasp,
reign,
rain.

©February 13, 2003

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2003-02-13 12:20 PM

indeed...a fine write...*sigh*

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

2 posted 2003-02-13 12:22 PM

Awesome write

Cold hands means a warm heart

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2003-02-13 01:10 PM

This was a very painful read! That must mean that your agony was superbly conveyed! You certainly have a talent for bringing your readers to you!

Warm hugs,
EA

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-13-2003 01:59 PM).]

Brad Majors

Member Elite

since 2001-04-03

Posts 2647
Georgia

4 posted 2003-02-13 01:14 PM

this grips you wont let go very emotional piece

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2003-02-13 01:57 PM

The agony is felt in the powerful rhythm.
Very impressive.
Margherita

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

6 posted 2003-02-13 02:09 PM

I think one of the strongest pieces have ever read from you... and truly very well done... good work Virginia.. good writing..

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

7 posted 2003-02-13 02:13 PM

Well done VAS. We felt this with you. Joyce

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

8 posted 2003-02-13 02:25 PM

Vas,

This is really special. We know, ~HE~ weeps, too. We are not alone in our agony. And His promises will be fulfilled in His own time.

Heart hugs to you for this very real, touching poem. I liked how you presented the last three words.

Pat

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

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