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Wolfgang
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since 1999-05-24

Posts 124
Hamilton, Ont. Canada

0 posted 1999-09-03 06:34 PM

Much dust has clogged my grimy coat
As I trekked along the narrow road,
Carried my heavy burden load
That made me careful and remote,
I've traveled deep within my soul
And kept my silence and control.

I've cried with pain, shed many tears,
Shared joyous laughter in my years,
And seen the fist of wrath appear
That made me tremble in cold fear,
And hide from what I must not see,
the pages... of my destiny.

I've walked across the wide expanse
Of blooming fields and barren lands,
In crystal waters washed my hands,
Ran barefoot through the burning sands,
Stood laughing in the pouring rain,
Tomorrow...I will start again.

I'll rid my coat of dust and grime,
Wear it again, because it's mine,
Care nothing of the years or time,
A new direction suits me fine,
And on I'll go in joy or pain
Today...Today I'll start again.

Poet deVine

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since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

1 posted 1999-09-03 07:23 PM

It's hard to express how this made me feel! It's great! Sad and full of hope...."I've traveled deep within my soul".....sounds like someone has done a lot of soul searching!

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25

Posts 3812
Virginia

2 posted 1999-09-03 08:52 PM

Wonderful! I always love to read your work, Wolf. Your style is honed and your message is always so full of your spirit. Thank you for sharing this.

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

3 posted 1999-09-03 09:02 PM

This is really, REALLY good work, Woolf. I'll wear the coat because it's mine.....says a lot to me as does the theme of the piece.

Wolfgang
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since 1999-05-24

Posts 124
Hamilton, Ont. Canada

4 posted 1999-09-04 02:25 PM

Thank you "all" for the inspiring comments.
Beats cold cash any day.

Sue
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 383
France

5 posted 1999-09-04 03:56 PM

A beautiful, courageous poem; this I will print out and keep.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

6 posted 1999-09-04 04:10 PM

Wonderful!!! Could we all be so brave...there is much to be said for washing off the raod dirt and starting anew.

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

7 posted 1999-09-04 11:56 PM

This is excellent, Wolf. I enjoyed this very much.

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Denise

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

8 posted 1999-09-05 08:39 PM

You're awesome, Wolfie!!!

caroline
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since 1999-08-16

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9 posted 1999-09-05 08:43 PM

Awesome poem. I really enjoyed it. I, too, especially like the line about wearing the coat because its mine.

roxane
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since 1999-09-02

Posts 505
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10 posted 1999-09-05 08:47 PM

I can't believe that someone with your talent actually read one of my poems! This was so great.

roxane
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since 1999-09-02

Posts 505
us

11 posted 1999-09-05 08:48 PM

I can't believe that someone with your talent actually read one of my poems! This was so great.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

12 posted 1999-09-05 09:40 PM

Wolfgang,
I don't know how I missed this one, I read all your stuff. I agree with balladeer about the coat line. I think this one of your best.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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13 posted 2004-04-16 11:53 PM

inspirational write! thank you

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