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Severn
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since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704


0 posted 2000-03-17 08:43 AM


We grew
           the you and I
        of us
like the lily fragrant

and short our time
            but a fragment

I could have held
       a fallen pearl of dew
in the cusp
   of my palm lines

for longer than
        your mouth fell under
my eyes

from spilt
words
       sundered glance
we watched the wilt

now

you are not the treasure
of my vision        
                   I am blind

you said heroes
    move out from castles
and gardens
               chase the dragon
  
so

any moist wind
I fight
         it is only the breath
    of a beast
behind

the lilies rise in the waters
       rendering you
   I am but a fragment

how does
an air wisp
      raise a sword?




© Copyright 2000 Kamla Mahony - All Rights Reserved
Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
1 posted 2000-03-17 09:29 AM


Severn
You conjure up phrases from your brilliant mind that throw perfect images into mine. And I am stunned.
Superb writing, as I expected
Liz

Pepper
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since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079
Southern Florida
2 posted 2000-03-17 10:38 AM


Kamla,
Again you leave me in awe ....
Excellent verse dear one ...
Love ya,
Shannon

Corinne
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since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167
state of confusion
3 posted 2000-03-17 10:57 AM


Another great one, Severn!

Corinne

Nicole
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since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835
Florida
4 posted 2000-03-17 12:39 PM


Girlie!  Girlie, girlie...You are amazing!  This poem is heartbreaking and wistful, and just simply wonderful (of course, you wrote it!).  I love your formatting, it lends so much to this piece...makes for a perfect read a'loud.     Keep it up, my friend!

N  

 May I never be too busy to help another's load,
Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed.

--Author Unknown

Michael
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since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
5 posted 2000-03-17 12:51 PM


Wow!  Love that last line...  It seems impossible but you know there has to be a way, deep down.  This was soft and beautiful, Severn.  Loved it.


Michael

INclan
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since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024
Indiana, USA
6 posted 2000-03-17 01:05 PM


OUTSTANDING creation!  Bravo....Bravo!
Marge Tindal
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since 1999-11-06
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Florida's Foreverly Shores
7 posted 2000-03-17 11:15 PM


Little One~
This is sheer beauty.
Your mind works in light that
brings your words to life.
The formatting is exquisite
and feathers the piece.
Wonderful, Kammie.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
8 posted 2000-03-17 11:18 PM


Beautiful, Kamla. From the title, I was afraid it was about that thing growing on my neck but I'm happy to see it was another wonderful poem from your ever-filled pen!
Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

9 posted 2000-03-17 11:35 PM


Beautiful, Kamla! Gracefully flowing thoughts!

Denise

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095

10 posted 2000-03-17 11:45 PM


Soul-Sis, you always leave me in awe of your poetry, another of your beautiful pieces! loved it.   *hugs*

 What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge



Raintime
New Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 3
New York
11 posted 2000-03-19 06:08 AM


Another intricate navigation around the poles of time and memory, love and dissapointment. Any criticism I might have of the particulars is silenced by the total effect.
A wonderfully evocative piece.
Thank you.
R.T

Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
12 posted 2000-03-19 10:02 AM


Very, very nice, Severn.... I truly enjoyed this one....  ... Just like all the rest..
Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
13 posted 2000-03-19 10:48 AM


Severn,
Wonderous words, each one your pen.
I kiss you hand, I love your zen.
*L* Sy

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