Open Poetry #13 |
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Son of Strength |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion ![]() |
Son of Strength By way of love, he coached and coddled this weakened child out of her fear-induced paralysis, then gave her one solid parental shove into a harsh place called life. Conversion from hermit to conqueror complete, the Son withdrew his guiding force, attentions now turned to other, more pressing souls. There are many to save. Almost a year has passed. As if the planets have realigned, the child suffers a relapse. This time, though, there is no one to vanquish her fear, and all the wishing in the world can’t will the strength of the Son to come. © 2001 Corinne Bailey |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Hello Corrine, this was an excellent read. Enjoyed every line... *smiles* -Tier |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
It held my interest from beginning to end, I felt I drew my own conclusions to it and I like that in a poem. Kathleen Blake |
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wandering glider Senior Member
since 2001-04-04
Posts 501aloft |
Sad, the lost child. Interesting piece, Poet. wg \\ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Tier, Kathleen and wg. Corinne |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Corrine...."...by way of love..." we are influenced most when we suspect it least. Which, as it turns out, is also a seldom observed rule of astronomy. I think your poem is actually quite hopeful. Bob |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, interesting read... are you by chance the child in this piece. ![]() Park |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
great read. It is a lost child? The piece intriqued me. ![]() |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I enjoyed your poem very much. |
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Beckalini Member
since 2001-01-02
Posts 151Yorkshire, England |
Excellent read ![]() ~Becky~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Yes I too enjoyed it and felt the strength of your words Corinne and the warmth of a writer. Maureen "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Excellent writing - really enjoyed this piece. Looking forward to more of yours. Carpe' Diem |
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