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americangothic
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0 posted 2008-11-13 12:26 PM



My flaming words are angry
armed with sharpened pen
upon a blackened canvas
fire flies again
Often I write softly
tentative pastels
flowing from a feathers edge
tiptoeing on shells
recounting in my pages
countless blows I've took
fighting with my phrases
hiding in my book
somber black or blinding white
no genius to be found
I thought my words were shouting
but they barely made a sound

© Copyright 2008 Peter Antioco - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2008-11-13 12:53 PM


I hear this one very well, Peter and I really like what I'm hearing.
                           Ida

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Gaia
2 posted 2008-11-13 02:01 PM


I can relate to this. Wonderful write, with emotional yet subdued imagery.
Fire flies are totally cool, by the way.

Sharon Rose
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3 posted 2008-11-13 11:03 PM


Words are powerful and so are yours.
Pantheress
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4 posted 2008-11-13 11:35 PM


So beauitful you write.. I heard you shouting through..
Mark Bohannan
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5 posted 2008-11-14 12:41 PM


Very much liked the phrasing and thoughts in this.  I looked forward to reading more of your works and when read aloud this one flows smooth as silk as does it's message.  Well done.
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6 posted 2008-11-17 12:28 PM


I find myself looking for your poetry.  I am a fan - and you are very good.  Thank you for sharing with us all.

Alison

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