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Soak to Parch
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Soak to Parch |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Served in a moment that pours desire from its pitcher Soaks the desert floor and rises steam into the skies And all is not what it may seem When looking through love’s hallowed eyes A carnival takes pass the rhetoric of looking glass Attempts to stamp my heart a surface etch Disinterest fanes its yawn and stretch Yet sovereign court is held away from follies fetch The precious art I seek leaves imperfect all so meek For fairy tales might disappoint the truth It is a man of honor that will bear the living proof These never mind affairs leave off in wave aloof And I belong to no one…most honored to myself The quality of life I choose, and what comprises wealth And often I have walked alone in echo of a mindless drone But quality is what I hone and hold in quiet…quiet Respect is earned, and love predestined Permissible enchantment, this dreams convergent song Mistakes are part of living and change will keep us strong My arms are always open, my heart unveiled and clear That every moment spent should be a moment we revere Take the tempo from my footsteps entered into sameness beats Truly all that was such pleasure losing only harms deletes Taste the flavor of a passion that builds friendship broad and wide There I trace of every whisper in your palm my greatest pride And strength…un-telling in a superficial way The storms that can’t be weathered, or seas be turned away But here I stand a holy dream that wraps you in good grace To tell the truth of what I feel, along your lips to place Copyright Kkh 6/11/04 |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
TD Such a strong and beautiful poem. I'm always amazed by the consistant character of your writing. Thank you. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"Respect is earned, and love predestined" Words, I believe, to be so true. TD, I really liked the stanza leading up to this about the quality of life you choose. You are a wonderdully strong and wise lady -- with a beautiful soul!  ....jo |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Wow! This is a beautifully, skillfuly crafted keeper of a poem! I am in awe of you. It is simply brilliant. Your poetic friend, Kevin |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
My arms are always open, my heart unveiled and clear That every moment spent should be a moment we revere Says a lot of the author...at least I do believe so... Nicely done K. |
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