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Rex
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0 posted 2009-04-26 11:11 AM


I'm weary and spent and long to rest
In the grass by an age old tree...
Where a waiting breeze sings of tender things,
Lilting and swift and free!

Ah, there would I lie, serene and calm,
And watch the branches sway...
And never give heed to a hungering need
For a love that has passed away!

There would I find my soul again,
There would I know release...
And there would I stay for a long long day
In infinite rest and peace!

And no one would know how I came to roam,
Nor where I chanced to be...
Save the tall green grass and the breeze that passed,
And an ancient, twisted tree!


© Copyright 2009 Rex E. Alford - All Rights Reserved
Rex Allen McCoy
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1 posted 2009-04-26 04:25 PM


It seems that darkness reigns over sadness in this one

well done

critical mass
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2 posted 2009-04-26 06:54 PM


And no one would know how I came to roam,
Nor where I chanced to be...
Save the tall green grass and the breeze that passed,
And an ancient, twisted tree!


Nicely done

Rex
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3 posted 2009-04-27 11:06 AM


Rex Allen McCoy....

Thank you for your comments, they are appreciated.

Regards.

Rex
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4 posted 2009-04-27 11:07 AM


critical mass...

I appreciate your comments and glad that you enjoyed.

Regards.

OwlSA
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5 posted 2009-04-28 01:45 PM


I love this.  I think it is poignant, but most definitely not dark.  

Owl

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2009-04-28 01:55 PM


An easy, breezy ~ and very pleasant ~ "pastoral" read.

The rhythmic cadence of your words was downright lyrical!


EA

Pilgrimage
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7 posted 2009-04-28 05:26 PM


This song moved me and made me want to sigh and sing at the same time.  You brought it full circle, and wrapped me in it.  Well done.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now
8 posted 2009-04-28 06:24 PM


Rex - at times weary does overtake, and when it does I do long for a gracious tree to sit and contemplate under...

BC

Suncleaver
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9 posted 2009-04-28 09:29 PM


Rex, your poems and the ache of love gone have very much touched my heart.

I wish I had the eloquence to express my own grief so.

steavenr
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10 posted 2009-04-29 03:51 PM


there is such a lyrical, beautiful quality to this...with an excellent read-aloud quotient...very nice, indeed
Margherita
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11 posted 2009-04-29 03:57 PM


Do it! You have woven this dream so well, it has to manifest!

Wonderful Pastoral.

Love,
Margherita

Rex
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12 posted 2009-04-30 12:06 PM


OwISA,EarthAngel,Pilgrimage,Bill Charles,Suncleaver,Margherita....

Sorry for the lump response, but I have been
out of town and trying to catch up. Thank you all for your kind responses and happy that you enjoyed this piece.

Best regards.


Namyh
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13 posted 2009-04-30 03:29 PM


Rex - Very nicely done Rex. This is visual and lyrical . Tells a story that pulls in the reader. I can see the poet's hand creatively at work here. You did real good. Namyh
P.S. - Where's that tree again? I need a rest.

Rex
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14 posted 2009-05-01 11:16 AM


Namyh...

Thank you for your comments. They are most
appreciated.

Regards.

Marchmadness
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15 posted 2009-05-02 04:19 PM


Never miss one of your poems, Rex. Beautiful.
                       Ida

Rex
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16 posted 2009-05-03 11:16 AM


Marchmadness....

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed. Take care and be well.

Regards.

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