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Robert Joseph
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0 posted 2000-10-23 12:39 PM



Beyond the Glare

Lay open your soul,
as birth is given to blood.
In the crimson wash of its
arrival...a new voice is heard.

So love should peal away the
curtain, finding its pulse in hold
of the breast to which its nurtured.

A trust beyond the glare of the sun's
brilliance, a stronghold of the passions
you claim...rise up, and fan the embers!

Stand in sight of all those who have gone
before, and those who wait to drink.
Your life is a candle...against whose flame
no breeze will prosper.

© Robert Joseph
~enb~





© Copyright 2000 Robert Joseph - All Rights Reserved
Sunnyone
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1 posted 2000-10-23 12:50 PM


Robert....
I loved the line..."Your life is a candle...against whose flame no breeze will prosper"!! Magnificent, and very inspiring. It was exactly what I needed to read this morn, and I thank you sincerely!  


Follow your dream!


serenity blaze
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2 posted 2000-10-23 12:59 PM


I too, loved that last line...thank you so much for sharing this...full of quiet strength.
Victoria
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3 posted 2000-10-23 01:17 PM


Your words are almost biblical..very beautiful and touching indeed Robert..

                    ~Victoria~

              


A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

Martie
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4 posted 2000-10-23 02:27 PM


Robert--A strong uplifting poem, love the way you use language...great last lines.
Charisma
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5 posted 2000-10-23 03:18 PM


me too....love the last lines....its always amazing to see how a great poet, play with words to make wonderful lines....

Charisma

Robert Joseph
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6 posted 2000-10-23 09:06 PM


Sunny, serenity, Victoria, Martie, and Charisma, Thank you so much.
Each response is greatly appreciated.

Robert Joseph


[This message has been edited by Robert Joseph (edited 10-23-2000).]

Butterflies_dont_cry
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7 posted 2000-10-23 09:20 PM


Softly written with such a strong message...
this was fantastic RJ~

Lone Wolf
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8 posted 2000-10-23 09:57 PM


Robert,

This was amazing.  So soft and filled with lovely images.  Wonderful work.  

Lone Wolf


Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

snowpants
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9 posted 2000-10-23 11:24 PM


Yes, an excellent write, Robert!  Great work!!

sp  


Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier

Daniel J D
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10 posted 2000-10-23 11:38 PM


Robert,
Well written poem. I admire your creativeness. Good on you.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

Elizabeth Cor
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Over the river and through the woods
11 posted 2000-10-24 02:44 AM


Robert Joseph(poet extraordinare), this has a renaissance flare to it (in all meanings of the word). Although the last stanza encompassed the capital energy, this verse held unto me:

So love should peal away the
curtain, finding its pulse in hold
of the breast to which its nurtured

Exceptional, inspiring piece. Thank you!

~ Beth

Robert Joseph
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12 posted 2000-10-24 08:52 AM



Butterflies, LoneWolf, Snowpants, Daniel,and Beth...

Thank you for taking the time to respond, your thoughtful replies are greatly appreciated.

Robert Joseph

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