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D.Lester Young
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since 2001-12-08
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Austin, Tx

0 posted 2003-10-13 02:05 PM


A writer whispers,
words beating creativity
regenerating inside love
crying to be understood
voice of the unknown
awaiting recognition.

Words dreaming to be heard
echoes keep coming back
silenced in soundproofing
absorbed within obscurity
screaming in such depth
that the pain keeps trying
to be understood by others.

Most poets will never gain fame,
words fading within history
being repeated by loved ones
laying on dusty bookshelves
hoping to get discovered,
grave to finally germinate,
silence finally letting loose.


D.Lester Young
Somewhere in America not on company time 10/13/03

© Copyright 2003 David Lester Young - All Rights Reserved
Cpat Hair
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Member Patricius
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Posts 11793

1 posted 2003-10-13 02:30 PM


silence finally letting loose...


enjoyed this.... a great deal..


Midnitesun
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Gaia
2 posted 2003-10-13 03:05 PM


A silence heard, and understood.
Enjoyed the not-for-prime-time read.

Pilgrimage
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since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945
Texas, USA
3 posted 2003-10-13 03:40 PM


The most important words are whispered. Always. Lovely poem.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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