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I Am The Lion
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I Am The Lion |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA 
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The remissions died this year Those three weeks in spring never arrived, they just sent silent regrets along with a note from autumn, saying its own ease would not be returning either So the baby buds of March would not be this year… planted, watered, loved Instead, the Lion eats the lamb In October the harvest moon rises up only to cry, for there is none here to reap the ground is not readied for new growth I stand in the middle of the garden I grew, the rich dirt now dry like starved sand I look at the weeds that take over the bed much as the pain has taken the power from my body The good days are gone and next winter, no I will not be able to stand on my own I tell myself to buy cut flowers at the store but I know I won’t… I will be too busy fighting this damage to my independence saving what energy is left for finding my way back to my circle of earth coaxing it to grow sunflowers and lilies Because I am not like the moon… I will not cry again I will be the Lion making a soft place for the Lamb to lie down and live beside me forever Caroline 2007 |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 this aches but I do love that ending |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
Caroline..... sometimes words are not enough to follow something like this. Know that you have my empathy. I will pray for you and I'm sure James and others will do likewise. *hugs* The greatest thing you can do for another is not just to share your own riches...but to reveal to him his own. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Your poem has moved me to some very sobering tears. (normally I'm bawling drunken mess) But know that I understand, and I love the season and garden metaphor--I am a former gardener who used to spend all of my waking hours coaxing paradise out of a former swamp/landfill. Oh my new friend, I will not give up hope, but I understand a certain amount of acceptance now too. There's a poem I'd like to repost for you--I hope that's not too ego-oriented--I just thought that perhaps you might like it, and I think it suits both of us at this particular time in our lives. (and I'll be writing you shortly as well, my lovely new friend  ) |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"The remissions died this year Those three weeks in spring never arrived, they just sent silent regrets along with a note from autumn, saying its own ease would not be returning either" A heart breaking melody. Great write, but very sad. JL  Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
Ms Shadows ~ thank you for reading. Your poetry always speaks volumes to me. I feel you are a kindred spirit. Rod - thank you, thank you so much. Prayer is always the best medicine in the world. Gardening is second LoL.. As long as I am able to pray, I'll keep all of you with me also. Blazey Darlin ~ PLEASE post it for me. You know how much I love your poetry. And I think, of all the things I now can't do, filling up that spot, upon which once stood over a hundred years of tangled thorny vines and poison ivy, an ancient wood house which sadly burned away in a fire and yes, some swamp too - I miss that the most. At least I took photos {hugs}JL ~ thank you for reading... and maybe not so sad. I have an idea that though the remissions have stopped coming, I will not stop. I will find a way. Besides, I hate tomatoes from the store! I'd rather grow my own |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Caroline The only good fodder comes from a place within the heart and mind that turns the negative around and even without seeds that you can see, plants only good. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Much enjoyed this poem Caroline. Strong, vivid and unique write. TD |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
in a powerful poem of more than quiet dispair you offer this, "I will be the Lion" hope Hugs, Robert |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The analogies and metaphors mix well... and as others, those last lines are the clinchers. Please, check your email! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this was profound.... please know you are in my thoughts, and I believe the most powerful and awesome tool is...positive, please... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Caroline~ Now I'm here to tell you that THIS is poetry that moves~ 'Those three weeks in spring never arrived, they just sent silent regrets along with a note from autumn' This is simply wonderful~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
and when the lion lays down with the lamb all things become perfect? What then? I like this it's very sweet. ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Because I am not like the moon… I will not cry again I will be the Lion making a soft place for the Lamb to lie down and live beside me forever" This is beyond beautiful.. and although I do not the the story, if there is one, behind this write.. I shall keep you in my prayers as well. In the midst of winter, I found there lives within me.. An invincible summer. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww, this sounds so sad. Stand strong, my friend. NEVER GIVE UP! I was outside, yesterday. And, when I looked towarded the front of the house, I noticed some kind of plants. I notice a few of them have little buds on the ends of them. I got a little excited, because I have always wanted some tulips. I'm not sure, but I think I might just get my wish. And, I didn't even have to plant them. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
this is so good...and on so many levels...truly, a remarkable write...imagery, pathos, hope...your ending is phenomenal...thank you for sharing... |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
good John |
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