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steavenr
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0 posted 2008-12-17 11:28 PM


he goes to the closet of forlorn thoughts
and removes from the shelving a collection of words
not remembering their birth or even their growth
more like cans in a pantry on a wintry morn

stashed away in uncertainty as if he were poor
with no other light to drain his darkness
choosing with delight his creativity coldness
feeling the rush of fulfillment's ploy

words sprinkled loosely like diamonds' glitters
forging a following of readings' remarks
holding their hands likes lovers in likeness
leaving understanding to stand alone

there is no door on this special room-bin
for the hand of the creator deems it so
and no light can be seen 'cept that of their verbiage
where lustre and light are visible in their glow

and the words re-arrange and assemble themselves
each time they're accessed, they resemble his self


© Copyright 2008 Steaven R Snow - All Rights Reserved
Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now
1 posted 2008-12-18 01:53 AM


steavenr - enjoyed reading this, glad I stopped by...

BC

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19
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2 posted 2008-12-18 08:56 AM


there is a wealthy lexicon out there isn't there, when we are open to receiving
WolfHeart
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since 2008-12-17
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Oregon, USA
3 posted 2008-12-18 11:48 AM


Reads like a psalm...filled in some of the cold spaces in my heart.
Pilgrimage
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4 posted 2008-12-18 12:44 PM


That's what I come to PIP for.  I've been without words for a month now, and I thought if I came in here and read some good stuff, It might get me moving.  Not that you're just a shelf in my closet or anthing...

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

steavenr
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5 posted 2008-12-18 05:45 PM


Bill,
so glad you stopped by as well...always appreciate it when you do and I certainly look forward to it

inked,
you've hit the nail on the head--when we are open to it, indeed...thank you for your kind comments

WolfHeart,
your comments are high praise, indeed.  So glad it spoke to you...I feel that is the true purpose of poetry...to touch someone else...thank you.

Nan,
your words are special...I do not take them lightly...I appreciate them...know exactly what you are talking about...I am usually on the other end...needing someone else to read...needing inspiration...thank you

YoungatHeart2
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6 posted 2008-12-23 05:17 PM


I agree with Wolfheart....it does read like a Psalm....... your words simply glide along the page
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