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ThisDiamond
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0 posted 2004-07-20 11:33 PM



Grip that chokes the beating thought
In camouflage the blind of waiting wrought
Yet tenderly the sand is scooped in undertow
And reason was surpassed in loves name long ago

At times my courage plants its feet on solid ground
Touching earth and sky a placket truth so sound
A step or two to call my own way trembles by
There in the surface sheens the feeding streams belie

And I am simple in the min as complicated as you please
For I forsake the past to drive relentless to its knees
A view of broader range
Refused succumb the hands of change
For I will be this true to you, to hold myself erect
My lips the platter of self respect

For what is left unsaid is never left unfelt
My heart will not deny, there is no innate need to lie
For silence is the simple truth that cannot say goodbye

Copyright Kkh 7/20/04

© Copyright 2004 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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1 posted 2004-07-21 04:34 AM


oh ...that ending...wow
Susan
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2 posted 2004-07-21 02:51 PM


I agree with p.s., the ending really got me.

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

LeeJ
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3 posted 2004-07-21 03:13 PM


there is not one line here that I can pick as favorite, as every single word in each line is languid visionary....

This was a tremendous read...thank you for writing and sharing.

Sunshine
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4 posted 2004-07-21 03:18 PM


10

JL
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5 posted 2004-07-21 06:57 PM


Beautiful poetry!  Enjoyed this one to the max!

JL

She said: ”You look cute in the dark.”


miscellanea
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6 posted 2004-07-21 07:17 PM


TD,

When I read your poem aloud, I was taken with its beauty.   I liked this especially:

Refused succumb the hands of change
For I will be this true to you, to hold myself erect
My lips the platter of self respect

For what is left unsaid is never left unfelt
My heart will not deny, there is no innate need to lie
For silence is the simple truth that cannot say goodbye

               misc'e

Ericc
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7 posted 2004-07-22 03:16 PM


Beautiful!

Eric

iliana
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8 posted 2004-07-22 03:28 PM


"For what is left unsaid is never left unfelt
My heart will not deny, there is no innate need to lie
For silence is the simple truth that cannot say goodbye"

Brilliant ending, TD!   ....jo


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