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A Moment in the Afternoon of Years
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A Moment in the Afternoon of Years |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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Perhaps I would have thrived fairly well In the time of Wordsworth and Coleridge, For I am, at heart, a romantic, having no passionate regard For form, fashion, and the contrivance of periods. I am a lover of all things deemed good by what I think to be the higher senses of my being, and I love To the deepest marrow of my soul, and should I weep, I want to think my hurt to be without pretense, or self-pity. I do love, and I fear, and I pray, for I have faith, Even in the fog of the incomprehensible. [This message has been edited by gilead (12-16-2010 05:35 PM).] |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
To take on "the fog of the incomprehensible" is a mighty undertaking. The romantic in us finds it way to the forefront as cream rises to the top. Loving deeply and hurting unashamedly is the mark of goodness and grace. |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks, Jerry. I think this mostly arose out of spending too much time viewing the news---trouble everywhere, and the most I can do is care. Art |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
What's not to like in the whole of this offering? Excellent, through and through. But if I were to point to what I liked best, that second stanza is of the highest quality. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Having read my share of poems on this site I know when I come across a real gem. This is such an occasion. |
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Prats Member
since 2010-12-16
Posts 74 |
i liked ur style of writing... this is a nice piece...  Heaven is not that place where you go when you die... it's that time in your life when you actually feel ALIVE!!! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"I do love, and I fear, and I pray, for I have faith, even in the fog of the incomprehensible." I do love your poem, especially the above, and I think that just caring is actually doing a lot. Keep on caring. Helen |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Love the title of this piece. This last part is precious. "Even in the fog of the incomprehensible." Good thoughts well expressed throughout. Eric My favorite oxymoron, "rap music" |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
I absolutely love the second stanza. Enjoyed. -Trina. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I have already replied to this on the other site but it is excellent so I'm sending back to the top. Ida |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
You are needed in this world so yes,back to the top. latearrival |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
The fog says it all...I aspire to your kind of faith. Lovely message here~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your last stanza... fits [or should fit] everyone... for if we don't know that? However could we write?  Happy New Year, Gilead! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A wonderful write Sir. Heart Hugs~Nancy |
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