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Kevo
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0 posted 2004-06-06 03:50 AM


This Bitter Wind

Bitter wind takes flight in this October sky
beckoning its due dissolution.
Tears fall upon the beleaguered leaf
only to race along its augured course
and drop into this abyss of sorrow.

Lamentations report dismay
amidst evergreen brethren.
They are without understanding
as they have not yet begun
to color and falter at the frost.

Unwilling is this tree to bow in defeat
As it holds fast to it's elected friend.
Bitter wind resigns not, but endures to victory
as it plucks from the fold it's frail friend.

Survivors of this bitter wind grapple
with the leave's untimely ascension.
Amazement succumbs them all
as life anew rises.

And, as they ponder this evergreen leaf in flight
They find its captor, not in contempt,
but simply conspiring to deliver their friend
from mortality at the foot of their Father.

Frailty does not sit at the table of grace.
Nor does color flee from the report of Fall.
These leaves we lament do not wither,
and fall away in the darkness of October's sky.

To the contrary my friends,
their message is evident and unrelenting.
They gather at the foot of all who grieve
to strengthen our foundation of faith.
They are undying and everlasting.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

© Copyright 2004 Kevin Reese - All Rights Reserved
iliana
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1 posted 2004-06-06 04:22 AM


Kevin, your writing is superb.  I'm really enjoying your work.   ....jo
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2 posted 2004-06-06 04:23 AM


excellent!
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3 posted 2004-06-06 10:23 AM



Wonderful, Kevo!  Absolutely beautiful...
Welcome to Passions!!!

Kevo
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4 posted 2004-06-06 12:10 PM


Thank you for your kind replies.  I sincerely appreciate them.

Kevin

Michelle_loves_Mike
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5 posted 2004-06-06 05:43 PM


I have started a folder,,,for your works alone,,,,your works touch me deeply

"To the contrary my friends,their message is evident and unrelenting.
They gather at the foot of all who grieve
to strengthen our foundation of faith.
They are undying and everlasting."

I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike

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6 posted 2004-06-06 06:35 PM


Welcome to Passions, Kevin! I enjoyed the breadth and depth of this illustrious write!

Warm welcoming hugs,
Earth Angel

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7 posted 2004-06-07 04:04 AM


Good write

THANK-YOU

Tequilia

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