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Open Poetry #16

The Odd One

Abigaile
Member

since 2001-10-21

Posts 112
San Mateo, CA

0 posted 2001-10-24 11:46 AM

All is quiet save a dog’s bark in the night.
He calls out for his companion.
Husbands and wives are alone,
together in their miniature homes.
Couples are as one on benches
in the park, or on their moonlight strolls.
Brothers and sisters play their darkness games
in their beds, long past their bedtimes.
Each has their equal because
that’s what God ordained.
Whether in friendship or in love
the number is two.
One is very lonely by itself
and the third, how it longs for a fourth
because sorrow lurks in the hearts of odd numbers.

"I am nae poet, in a sense;
But just a rhymer like by chance..."
-Robert Burns

The Lady of Shallot
Senior Member

since 2001-10-03

Posts 818
USA

1 posted 2001-10-24 12:03 PM

Abigaile, yes, this is moving....

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

2 posted 2001-10-24 12:15 PM

There was alot to see and feel in this,
I was moved by the longing to be more than one.

Amused Cupid
Junior Member

since 2001-10-24

Posts 40

3 posted 2001-10-24 12:17 PM

Very well stated poem, it rings through with so much truth.

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

4 posted 2001-10-25 04:36 PM

You have said it well...A very deep and
accurate poem. Thank you.

RSWells
Member Elite

since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

5 posted 2001-10-25 04:39 PM

No doubt. Reminds me of my favorite Shelley in his "Love's Philosophy".

"Happy people have no history" - French Proverb

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2001-10-25 05:10 PM

Abigaile, this is very well penned. Tugs at the heartstrings. Enjoyed, Nancy.

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

Lady In White

Member Elite

since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

7 posted 2001-10-25 05:24 PM

Not what I expected, but still, I was pleased with your write. Thank you for this!

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