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bags123
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since 2002-06-06
Posts 128


0 posted 2002-08-12 11:52 AM


                                                 The Helm


I'm harshly swept
through uncertain seas.
Abrasions are left,
on crucified knees.

Wounds deepen resolve
to an inner strength.
Waves open now show
a path of great length.

Dim gateways appear,
mysteriously,
dragging me out of
my obscurity.

A chalice is placed
by some angel's hand.
Light's ardor expose
a rose on the land.

I taste the sweet wine.
My lips on the rim.
I smell the perfume,
and then I see him.

He beckons me come,....
"Repose, be at ease.
Your weariness rest,
from uncertainties".

"How heavy the ships
with sails parched and torn,
that sail on the seas
of lifes bitter storms"

"Your captains immersed
with dreams of the dead.
Your cargos of wealth
have all turned to lead"

"Your rudder's been sheared
by rocks from the reefs
Your hull has been breached,
the holes of your grief".

"By chance you have washed
into my bright realm.
We'll build a new ship.
I'll be your new helm".


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WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon
1 posted 2002-08-12 11:54 AM


Very nice. From the disheartened and almost hopeless to redemption and a hope for tomorrow. I like it.

In truth, what defines us is our poetry.

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296
Michigan
2 posted 2002-08-12 12:12 PM


I love the hopeful and uplifting end...
and all the rest too!
Good Job, Bags...
Everyone needs a helm
~ hugs from the chipmunk at the helm

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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