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Plato's Cottage
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Plato's Cottage |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Plato's Cottage We needed this; the look of stone. Had approval or reproach, In the form of either a light in the window Or a bristly mat, you know the kind Used for scraping the beach soil off From our soles, Met us as we came along the walk, Truth would have collapsed As suddenly as the house, of which Christ spoke, Built on sand. The scene immediately became awkward. Our baggage seemed to multiply in numbers Contesting our presence on the porch With the type of arguments Right-angled logic makes. I searched my pockets Until the contents overflowed into your hands; The key to my house, my car, my office, A loved-one's safe deposit box, A tiny pen-light (utterly useless For finding your way, Though once it illuminated a contact lens While searching for a beam lodged behind it). My thoughts ran home, and in that second, As my mind filled up with rummage I'd forgotten, You gave me back so much and more, As silently You tried the door. RMW [This message has been edited by RMW (edited 09-07-2001).] |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
quote: You are amazing. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I do agree.... amazing..... have read this now 4 times....and each time I find another nuance to appreciate.... good Stuff Sir... hats off to you!!! |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Smiles. The two of your are always so quick to make me feel good. Thank you. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write! Enjoyed immensely. ~Time has cast a spell on you |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Bob - I really like the flow of this poem. I can see the house (or one similar, heh), and the way things must have slowed to a crawl while you stood there. Great writing. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bob--I have read this three times..each time I am caught up with an intricate play of emotion that I can't quite explain. I like this very much! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Same thoughts as the others, this deserves several reads, and there are many ideas within it. Sandra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This one will haunt me......I will have to keep finding it one more time...... Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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