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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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When next I, nettled, infer all men mere fleshbags, I'll remember the lean, quiet man at the bus stop clemently blocking the frigid wind When in my vanity I pose passing the depressed store front windows, I'll x-ray shallow reflection to the often lame and elderly caged beyond the glass When cruel memory draws thin my bitter lips, squints to glaze my eyes, I'll recall the erased stare of an ancient, widowed aunt, tears which know an end, words unspoken to the dead, children who no longer are We're the meek, we are the earth [This message has been edited by RSWells (12-19-2002 05:12 PM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Darn Richard! Each write amazes me, and I can honestly say I now have an all time favorite from you. This is just awesome....... so deep, so caring.......so you. What a great thing it is!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
RSWells A good write, enjoyed. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Enjoyed...so very much!! ~Hugs~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Reflections reveal the naked truth. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
--------------------------- When cruel memory draws thin my bitter lips, squints to glaze my eyes, I'll recall the erased stare of an ancient, widowed aunt, tears which know an end, words unspoken to the dead, children who no longer are We're the meek, we are the earth ----------------------------------- Deep reach here RS... down to the places we try not to visit too often... you are indeed a master at this... |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Okay... the chronologic tense confused me at the start because it was so jumbled (went from an unusual past-tense [next I nettled?] to imperative present to future tense), but now I wonder if you had a purpose for it. You seem to have a timeless undertone to this, that you describe a universal and permanent quality of humanity... strange how you did that. As usual I love your interesting adjective-noun combinations, like "erased stare." Makes me wonder where you get your inspiration. Next time I'm standing at the bus stop, I'll remember that I'm remembered. Thanks for the read. Parasite It's amazing the effect ice can have on the world. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Richard, there you go again.....making me think about the deeper things of life. I love the way you do this, and look for your poetry, because I know I'll never be disappointed.  Richard, you, Sir, are one of the most talented and distinguished writers I know. Your poetry naver fails to amaze me. (And I mean that, too.....I wouldn't write it if I didn't) I hope that you and yours have very Happy Holidays, kind Sir....... "Love makes the world go around" |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
We are one. You never fail to amaze and delight... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
damn yer good. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Richard You see with such tender and compassionate eye...past the words, I heard the song. |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
when I grow up I want to write just like you ----this is a soul whisper, and quite beautiful."And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
i like your commuter perceptions, but what would you do, if you had to drive in? |
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