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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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What should one do when.... Mountains don’t move, rivers cease to flow....when the well dries slowly into a single droplet? Should the crumpled words be smoothed into silk? Should the well again find the waters dark? Should the swirling thoughts of a wandering mind be calmed... That one might write yet again... I have stumbled, the sharpness of stone shards bruise me. A single tree awaits me upon a perilous trail....I am lost.... My Oasis beckons me, ...but where? Sooth of warm flowing waters lies dormant, in need of a moment. The last stop is nigh. My flask hears not the slosh of my throat’s sooth. My hands are bare of the bread that sustains me...My feet have carried the weight of a thousand souls. Beneath the shading palm I shall lie....in hopes that dreams shall quench the thirst I feel. Tired eyes fight the darkness of slumber... I wait....in dreams I am there. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Peace and rest. Nothing is better for a weary soul. Except perhaps a poem from a man of humble spirit and telling ability.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wow! Can I wait with you, I can think of nothing better than thou beside me in the wilderness. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
So well expressed dear poet... Know this feeling well. Take heart...the rains come. TD |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"Should the crumpled words be smoothed into silk? Should the well again find the waters dark? Should the swirling thoughts of a wandering mind be calmed... That one might write yet again... I have stumbled, the sharpness of stone shards bruise me. A single tree awaits me upon a perilous trail....I am lost...." An amazing bit of writing here Barry. I truly enjoyed...  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Barry ... great write. Hugs, Marti 'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.' |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Fantastic writing PoetFriend Magnus... I enjoyed this read... Smiles2u *~coco~* |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Exquisite...beautiful...loved it from start to finish. Multiple kudos! |
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