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In Wait Of Summers Mourn
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In Wait Of Summers Mourn |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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As ashes lay quietly And fingers lay still A vision loomed lightly…whispering “yes son, my son, I will”. How many times have I ached to hear my name called, to feel the cavernous maw of a door softly open as a silhouette crossed my stone floor in wait the traveler’s hands. I utter your name as still damp air awaits us. I grieve without shame for the virgin morn does not awaken you. I touched the cold hearth where once the fire of life had brightly shown into the eyes of living souls, though now... no fire looms before me. I wait and only hunger ravages the nervousness of my shivering soul. Father, I detest the darkness that stalks me. For time has passed ever quickly beyond the hours of our days when your calloused hands Lightly held me and my eyes saw not the Fear of a man’s soul before death walked Quietly on the wooden porch again, before the last sheep vaults...in wait of slumber. I tire, for each passing drains the flask of My youth in such a feverish way. And I crane to see that which blinds me, Cup my hands to hear that which once Whispered softly and now echoes beyond The sight of my ears and the feel of my Eyes upon the granules that slip the rock Once bold and strong, now slight and Feeble. And my tears embrace you, await you. That I might say once again the solemn And hungered words of goodbye before You leave and the shadow closes the door, staring chillingly at me… |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gosh Barry...you okay? wow! this was a powerful piece, my friend the ending...gave me goosebumps |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I feel something sad yet sweet in here Barry it's exquisitely written and felt |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Intensely emotive poetry |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Barry, the depth and breadth of your poetry, astounds me! Giving you an extra loving hug for this one, Linda :hug: :hug: |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Powerful, powerful writing here Barry ... A yearning thought-filled prayer. Loved it!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, my lord... this... this is both magnificent and heartbreaking. And for today, it's my last read... I want to savor it. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes, I am okay....I have been going through some moments, moments that have been difficult as well as enlightening. I have lost most all of my immediate family, in fact...only my brother and I are left. With exception of my Mother in Law, I have lost all of my Biological and through wedlock parents. I have a ton of cousins still alive but very distant as well as a trio of Uncles that are still alive. But I have lost my Mom, Dad and my aunt on her side....I have lost so many that it is difficult to count them and is not a most comforting feeling....at the age I am, It can be sad moments at times. I thank you all for reading and replying. Barry [This message has been edited by Magnus (07-14-2007 09:51 AM).] |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Barry, I drew a deep breath reading this, understanding it all with a sadness for the old days, when everybody was still here in my family, and feeling compassion for what you are going through now. The poem itself is so beautifully penned I found myself blinking away mistiness, remembering myself talking to my mom this morning...don't know if it was audibly or under my breath, but she's been gone for neary 15 years. I'm the matriarch of the family now. Doesn't seem possible with yesterday still so close.  ~ KL |
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