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inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

0 posted 2003-03-21 09:23 PM

once tapped upon,
dare the heart heed
the warning of mind,

in its attempt
to rationalize
and prophesize
the weaving of webs,

while the heart
seizes a moment's time,

can passions avalanche
be stopped,
a sudden death,
as it begins to seep through
a once guarded gate,

the fragile heart
shrouded in petals of rose,
having once been shattered,
now wears a sacred shell,

battling with the call of mind,
to release desire's overflow,

hesitations, alternations,

treading of known waters
near the safety of shore,

temptation to dive
into the unchartered,
in passions play,

and risk drowning
through exposure...........

[This message has been edited by inkedgoddess (03-22-2003 07:54 AM).]

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

1 posted 2003-03-21 09:39 PM

I know this one well M.

You wrote it for me...sigh.

waldopepper
Member

since 2003-03-18

Posts 157
Tennessee, USA

2 posted 2003-03-21 09:46 PM

"once tapped upon,
dare the heart heed
the warning of mind,

in its attempt
to rationalize
and prophesize
the weaving of webs,
as the heart
seizes a moment's time,"

What a profound manner in which to describe the ever present conflict of cognitive and emotive states. And even in those times of rationality and prophesy, how fortunate to have the colorings of the heart to bring some meaning to bear. Very well done my friend.

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

3 posted 2003-03-21 10:58 PM

I've fought this battle way too many times, maybe one day I'll smarten up and wave the flag in surrender to happiness already

kayjay
Member Elite

since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

4 posted 2003-03-21 11:39 PM

once tapped upon,
dare the heart heed
the warning of mind,

I love this opening!! Can the heart heed the mind? I don't think so....well done. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

5 posted 2003-03-22 12:08 PM

Michele, this is a really good poem.
It's a very thoughtful write, as well
as being very thought-provoking to
the reader. I enjoyed reading it.

Heart Hugs,
Ethel

wranx
Member Elite

since 2002-06-07

Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

6 posted 2003-03-22 12:25 PM

Damned good questions, Michele

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

7 posted 2003-03-22 11:24 AM

Oh Yeah!
Smilin atcha. TD

Really excellent IG...

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

8 posted 2003-03-22 11:27 AM

Michele - always astounding me here:

can passions avalanche
be stopped,
a sudden death,
as it begins to seep through
a once guarded gate,

the fragile heart
shrouded in petals of rose,
having once been shattered,
now wears a sacred shell,

and here:

temptation to dive
into the unchartered,
in passions play,

and risk drowning
through exposure...........

scary game we all play - almost inevitable but would rather to have loved than not - this I do believe is one of your best I have read (why not go up there and hit that little box that says: (vote vote vote)

astounding xxoo

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

9 posted 2003-03-22 11:28 AM

...at least you'd die with a smile on your face!...

Peace & Light,
EA

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

10 posted 2003-03-22 12:04 PM

thanks kids, really nice words

E.A. - yes, what a way to go, right?

littlewing, thanks for the time you put into your responses, it is nice to know someone is truly reading .. i am guilty of reading too fast, due to lack of time
at times, tho when the poetry rings true, i know.....re: the book, wish i could , part of
the exposure thing

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bklynboy
Senior Member

since 2002-12-15

Posts 660
florida

11 posted 2003-03-22 05:32 PM

No pain..no gain...Taking chances is what its all about. If you dont do it now...when? When you are too old or worse dead? I liked the read

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

12 posted 2003-03-23 07:44 AM

b.boy, sometimes you are like a needle
pressing on my spine

ctowen
Member Elite

since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

13 posted 2003-03-23 02:27 PM

Lifesaver anyone????!!!!

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