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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-09-13 10:31 AM

This was a challenge to write a poem as if it would be one's last opportunity to ever write again. Not wanting to set in force any form of prophecy, I decided to go with a lighter approach...lack of supplies.

Last Words

my crystal pen revealed
a waning ink supply
the crystal piggy bank
declining cents comply
the sheets of linen pine
for which to press my pen
were minimizing sure
and nearly at an end
the words and thoughts that come
were pouring from my mind
yet it was apparent, yes quite sure
they’d not fulfill the line
for, though rapidly I fired
them upon the page
no matter my intent
no matter ardent rage
the ink was fading fast
with no replenishing to come
the sheets of linen fell
into silence, fully numb

©September 13, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2002-09-13 10:34 AM

ah VAS.... truly enjoyed this... nicely done my friend.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2002-09-13 10:41 AM

You rose to the challenge with this one! You really did!

~ smiles ~

Linda

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

3 posted 2002-09-13 12:03 PM

Enjoyed the read.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2002-09-13 12:18 PM

VAS,
Good thoughts, good write, good read.

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

5 posted 2002-09-13 01:32 PM

You have a kindred humor to my own and it is one of my best loves. This was an excellent response from a challenging woman!
ThisDiamond

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-09-13 02:26 PM

BRAVO!!! Oh my gosh, I love this, and too know this challenge on Mutington's Meadow. I used to post my poetry there all the time before I discovered Passions, and may return there soon depending on my schedule! (big hugggsssss) You have amazing talent, dearest friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

7 posted 2002-09-13 04:07 PM

This is good, inspiring and I think I shall
take the Last Words...and write as though
they might be...just that...

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

8 posted 2002-09-13 04:12 PM

This brought a smile to me today! Great way to meet the challenge. Very upbeat!

Hugs, Marti

Every now and then take a good look at something not made
with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

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