Open Poetry #42 |
Treasures of the deep |
Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
He met my eyes one day on the way to something new and stared to maybe see if he could love their depths but, lo behold, life stepped in like it always does to stand guard and sentry over treasures of the deep. So saddened then I turned and made to walk away from one who couldn’t see beyond the pleasure feel and ‘twas a walk of many years down paths of memory stuck within the mind like sun in my blue sky. And so of memories they sink and rise, sink and rise, and sometimes purport to be the only thing I feel when life dishes up the same old routine on a plate waiting for that something new he saw. He saw it there, you see, waiting to be his need and if you see it too it’s like you’re not awake when the sun rises up and eyes speak of love from that treasure chest of a woman’s soul. Still and all it’s like he knew he ne’er would be aware so off he ran down the street in a hurry to be free because he never knew souls have feelings too and experience the loss more heartbreakingly. Treasures of the deep; how well they are preserved through the machinations of life’s most deadly wiles! Helen / 5 April 2008 |
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redheart angrybraids Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 410honolulu, hawaii |
when the sun rises up and eyes speak of love from that treasure chest of a woman’s soul. excellent. what a memory so few get to be with. Kindly, |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks RA! I guess I am lucky then but it sure doesn't feel like it. Then again sometimes it does which just goes to prove that life dishes up a mixed bag of stuff and we are forced to sift through it. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Dear Helen, this is once again a wonderful panorama of your heart and soul. Not all have the sensitivity to go deep, because in the beauty of depth some fear to get lost. So nice to have you back here today! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hello Helen....You always write from the heart in such a profound way. Good to see you today! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks dear Margherita. I didn't know I would get lost but it's like I am now and there is no way out ... unless I think there is. I'm therefore thinking and thinking to be as I was before getting lost. Martie - So nice to see you here too and thank you for your comment. I don't know about being profound but from the heart most decidedly. Love Helen |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
This is so lovely, Helen. It shows so much of the inner parts of you - your heart, soul and how you use words with such beauty. Alison |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Helen, I do believe this is one of your best ( not wanting to sound cliche') Every word touches~~ M |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a pondering piece...great read this morning |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your poetry taps into emotions that lie deep in the heart. As always, I am moved by the feeling and depth of your words. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you all so much for your kind comments. I think I felt a bit touched myself before I wrote it and then when I wrote it and then after I wrote it but, as they say, this too will pass. I'm waiting! |
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