»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #4
»
It's all true
| Open Poetry #4 |
|
It's all true |
|
|
Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
|
It's all true I'm five foot five and have plenty of dash. A beard, a mustache and a little panache. I'm broad and full and built like a bull. But to see me you'd think I was too wistful. I swam and dove for treasure in the keys. I've done paintings even a critic would please. I once played the organ but have forgotten some how. And now write poetry but will not take no bow. Flown in a bomber dumped destruction on sod. Seen mushroom blossoms prayed to God Cried and pleaded kissed the ground on my knees, Had a belly full of man and all his deeds. I'm sorry what I did, I'm sorry for the bombs I cried and I prayed and had death in my arms. I've grown tired, quiet, sort of a recluse. I very rarely talk, for there isn't any use. I just want to be with myself in peace, A little bit of quiet, a little surcease. Bear with me if this poem sounds of rue, But damn it all, this poem is all true. So forgive me if at times I shy from the crowd But for me some times the bombs are too loud. |
||
| © Copyright 1999 Seymour Tabin - All Rights Reserved | |||
Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Seymour~ It's all right if you shy away at times. God bless. Elizabeth Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes |
||
|
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Well now, looks like we,ve been blessed With an honest man, whose traits we've guessed But now the details filter through And we see our friend in light anew A man with concience, talent and grace With aesthetic notions etched on his face Thank you friend for opening your heart It is a pleasure to be a tiny part I'm glad you're writing poetry If not, this recluse we'd never see I hope your silence doesn't mean A halt to the poetry we have seen Unless, of course you stop to look Into publication of a book I enjoyed reading about you, dear friend Liz |
||
|
Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I understand, Seymour. And I wish you peace. You are a gentle soul with a tender conscience blaming yourself for things that were not within your control. You did what you had to do. I hope those horrible sounds are replaced with a sweet song of peace thundering in your ears. Forgive yourself and let it go. You will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your pain. Denise |
||
|
sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Ditto to the earlier replies. You're so talented being able to express your thoughts in such a great way.....please give us more. |
||
|
Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sy, nothing you can write will outdo this poem. You are a man I'm proud to call friend. |
||
|
starboards Member
since 1999-10-14
Posts 467longwood, florida |
Great poem...i havent really read much of your work but after this i just might! Starboards "I wont look back, I wont regret, though it hurts like hell someday I will forget" |
||
|
wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
o my gracious seymour i loved it well done |
||
|
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Seymour, I for one find you enchanting true and very very talented. Thank you for sharing your feelings in the beauty that is your poetry. |
||
|
Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Love you, Sy - wondrous poet and noble friend. Hugs -  K |
||
|
Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Sy.....nice poem....I'm sure it's true and I know the sadness....and the dreams, that refuse to go away,....."Have ya ever jumped in a large hole full of mud and water and God knows what else, in a three piece suit, (in downtown Atlanta, next to a construction site with a few hundred people and construction workers watching), just cuz a damn truck backfired?.....It's kinda rediculous to some.....understandable by others.... [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 12-21-1999).] |
||
|
suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Seymour: Even if this weren't true, it would be an incredible poem, powerful and poignant. Because it does speak the truth, it haunts and pleads for prayers for those haunted by nightmares... Beautiful job... and I will pray your heart finds peace. |
||
|
hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
This is incredible....I'm proud to know you |
||
|
Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
To all the above Whom I dearly love. Please read forgive me, My answers to thee. Sy |
||
|
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nice to meet you, Sy.... Very pleased to see you.... Just call me ... Better late than never... |
||
|
Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nan. Better late than never. I think your better than ever. *L* Sy |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
