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ThisDiamond
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0 posted 2003-07-26 11:46 PM


The wick, in passive flame, gasps burn
My breath drawn thinner, sighs deep
Strands gnarled in ivy cling, creeping to be quenched

My throat is dry for spring has parched in draught
And brilliance fades, a mediocre night

For I have missed you, un-descript and completely
There is no wound, no blood…no pulse

And I have come to you in silence many times
This thirst makes hard a breezy indifference
For each time I awaken you, briefly to remember

I am soaked again

Copyright Kkh 7/26/03


© Copyright 2003 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
SharaRose
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1 posted 2003-07-26 11:50 PM


Very intense to be wakened from a sleep. Wow.

SharaRose @-->--

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

Bill Charles
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2 posted 2003-07-27 12:06 PM


ThisDiamond - what a great write you have done. I like this one very much...

BC

vlraynes
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3 posted 2003-07-27 01:07 AM



"The wick, in passive flame, gasps burn
My breath drawn thinner, sighs deep
Strands gnarled in ivy cling, creeping to be quenched"

I absolutely LOVE those lines.  
This is a gorgeous write, Kathleen.
Wonderfully done.
Hugs,
~Vicky

"My friends are my estate."
~Emily Dickinson

passing shadows
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4 posted 2003-07-27 03:23 AM


I read this twice and realized I know this well

stunning write!

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