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Kevo
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0 posted 2004-07-20 05:51 AM


The Answer

Surely this mystery shrouded in silk
Shall find my tempered spirit
wanting of its answers,
thirsting of life’s crystal waters
in the well of this thawing spring.

For not of kindred souls to sing
in the cellars of privileged men,
harking not unto those higher planes
for which they are duly destined, but
sitting among those whose footsteps
resound so pretentiously above.

Where burdened hearts
among us are carried
upon laden backs of brave men
charging headlong into history,
spurring righteousness o’er
the noble crest of privilege.

This laden brow levied does much
to quarry such haunting questions
of this mystery still shrouded in silk
which beckons me now, most clearly,
to the banks of this serpentine river
banished of its ivory rage.

Therein lies my answer sought.
This river once awash in turmoil
now calmed by conquered rocks
simply pushed from its destined path.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

© Copyright 2004 Kevin Reese - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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1 posted 2004-07-20 12:39 PM


pretty good write...love that ending
Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2004-07-20 12:43 PM


Kevo
That would make it dried gulch. LOL good write. Enjoyed

Juju
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3 posted 2004-07-20 07:25 PM


I liked this one.

Juju

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4 posted 2004-07-20 07:38 PM


Excellent imagery,  a very nicely woven
piece of poetic art.  Good job Kev...

Susan
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5 posted 2004-07-20 07:38 PM


Enjoyed, Kevin.

  Susan

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