Open Poetry #28 |
Wandering Soul |
Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This wandering path, at first meandering slowly through a forest glen into a wilderness of cactus studded soil, occasional boulders dotting the dry and arid land of time now past...gone. Treacherous this walk among the cliffs where countless serpents dwell in wait of a swift and silent strike into the vein. Yet, though I am among peril I walk willingly into the sunset before the evening chills brings the shiver of cold as well as uncertainty.... Soles of a soul stumbling against the parched tongue, the cracked lips of forgiveness. Walking into the shadow of doubt, once cool, now but a mere whispering knell of life’s bell, as time sifts the glass of hours in wait....As life, though struggling, goes on into the glow of a red sky before darkness brings sleep wrought with dreams of what is yet to be known....or seen. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
I always enjoy your descriptions and flowing style of telling. -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...I think there is no fear worse then of the unknown. This was chilling, yet filled with strength and purpose. Made me want to give you a |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Treacherous this walk among the cliffs where countless serpents dwell in wait of a swift and silent strike into the vein. Yet, though I am among peril I walk willingly into the sunset before the evening chills brings the shiver of cold as well as uncertainty.... Barry, this gave me shivers. Very good writing, Sir. Hugs Ethel |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Worn is the "soul" of the wanderer. And worn well! Smiles my friend. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Every day brings an unknown each new sunrise brings a miracle... we fear what we do not know we rise in the face of it to conquer humbly.... My thoughts are with you. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Magnus, we all wander an uncertain path...but if we ask...a light will show us the way. hugs to you for this. Chris |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Barry, I do know your eloquent words. The strength and light are available to you, my friend... Ask and you shall receive. You are in my thoughts, as well. You did know that, didn't you? Patricia |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
kind of awakening and chilling at the same time, and very eloquenty as usual |
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TasteOfOctober Member
since 2003-06-24
Posts 94 |
I cannot tell you on how many levels i can relate. It also brought to life for me a friend that has been gone a long time and seeing him brought to life byu ho wi could relate to the power of your words...there's alump in my throat. thanx. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
very good thoughts expressed,,, |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
I always love the flow and wonder to your words.Uncertainty can be good or bad.Nicely done here. angelblueyes |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I always feel as though you are sharing your novel with us....wonderful sir! Lauren~ The way you move me |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry How lovely to read you again. I have been absent for a while but since I've returned I've been looking for you. As always, it is always such a pleasure to read your words and I hope all is well with you. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good to see you again, young man...you have been missed, so I'm putting this one in the library for a rainy day |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very powerful write, dear Barry. Soles of a soul stumbling against the parched tongue, the cracked lips of forgiveness. As long as we are sustained by even a little dose of trust, even the unknown is less frightening. Love, Margherita |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Barry, you may not be posting as often as you once did, but each poem you write is absolutely brilliant. I literally was going to quote my favorite lines of this little masterpiece, but then I would have had to write out the whole poem. The depth of emotion that you are able to convey is palpable. Your words reach out and grab your reader's attention--and empathy. Wonderful writing from a very fine poe-et! Lindda |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Yet, though I am among peril I walk willingly into the sunset before the evening chills brings the shiver of cold as well as uncertainty.... Barry~ Your writing is so fluid and it speaks to me clearly and so beautifully. I wonder if you have an idea how your words effect me. Thank you for this wonderful show of wisdom in words. |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Great words. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Barry...You sure know how to make a person think about things. Enjoyed...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (08-07-2003 10:32 PM).] |
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