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Kevo
Member

since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

0 posted 2004-06-18 05:40 AM

The Water's Edge

This place, rejoiced,
innocent of decadence
among the mighty oaks
cloaking our water's edge.

At war with this rising tide.
Threatened by authored principles
drawn by the quill of conformity.

Rest not for the burdened here.
Lest, toil does not abide amidst love's light.

Behold, the darkened hour reigns
at this very moment.
Do not kneel to this King.
Cast him into the abyss.

I beseech you.
Come to me
brethren oppressed
Strangled in these tangled chains

I am your salvation,
Your refuge.

This place, rejoiced,
innocent of decadence,
among the mighty oaks,
cloaking our water's edge

Sweat trails the years
at home upon your
weathered cheek.

Can you not see them
waiting among memories
to cradle your humbled soul?

Can you not hear them?
Whispers carried to you
on this majestic wind,
lifting you ever above
this tragic circumstance.

Trial engaged
shall comfort the victor
rising above obstinance
to deliver you
from hunger and disparity.

This place, rejoiced,
innocent of decadence,
among the mighty oaks,
cloaking our water's edge.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

1 posted 2004-06-20 12:15 PM

while this is far too deep for a late night cursory reading, it did not keep me from enjoying the chorus:

"This place, rejoiced,
innocent of decadence,
among the mighty oaks,
cloaking our water's edge"

I shall read it again when my mind is rested...it is obviously worth a further examination...it is obviously very good...

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

2 posted 2004-06-20 04:48 AM

excellent! I could see this so clearly!

RobertB
Senior Member

since 1999-09-26

Posts 1104
Champaign, IL

3 posted 2004-06-20 05:02 PM

ahhhhh the water's edge.

I know it well.

good one Kevin

Kevo
Member

since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

4 posted 2004-06-20 05:18 PM

Thank you very much for your replies.

Robert - I noticed you are from Champaigne, Ill. I was there just a few months ago. My hotel was there. We have a plant called Caradco over in Rantoul. I had to work there for a week. It's a beautiful part of the country you hail from. Take care.

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