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As Far As The Ache Will Permit
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As Far As The Ache Will Permit |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279
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As Far As The Ache Will Permit Through melancholy’s’ impasse I stumble— —A harlequin of ridicule and umbrage. Beneath the rasp of boot heel she’s pressed my heart, propelling it over coarse pavement the texture of sandpaper. Irregular rhythm removes the layers that were affection…rapture. It matters not. I am deadened to the sensation. I forsook all for her kiss…though I knew not her lips were adulterated. How many have savored them? Would the answer matter? Presumably not! Why then the deluge of tears from mine eyes? Questions without answers. Let them lie where they have dropped for they need none. ‘Tis but soul searching…the unlatching of windows though the doors are fastened. Mayhap one day I will pull back the window coverings and let in the light…but at the moment this is as far as the ache will permit. Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Would the answer matter? ~*~ Depends on how much ache you can hold, mentally, and otherwise. Enjoyed, m'friend. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Evocative, An excellent write.  |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Kevin, This is beautiful but sad. I give you hugs for you are a wonderful special person and writer. Amour Vous ;-) Always |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
The expression of emotion reaches from the page and touches the heart. Well written. Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
sad and heartfelt .... yes how much ache can one take ?? some do seem to linger Hope |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
A strong and emotion laden poem. Well done! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I wish I didn't understand this so well  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Kevin, This keeps drawing me back. I love it,added it to folder with the others. I really do love this piece but love all your words. Amour Vous ;-) Always |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kevin Understanding this...  |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
;-) Drinking a glass of juice and reading you go great together while waiting for the sunrise. Still love this piece Kevin. Amour Vous ;-) always |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kevin~ 'Mayhap one day I will pull back the window coverings and let in the light…but at the moment this is as far as the ache will permit.' Uh huh ... this one feels me~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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msflame Member
since 2002-05-21
Posts 188 |
This is verse kicin' fantastic. I LOVE this. That's the truth! |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Still love this one. ;-) Still not sleepy yet either. Hugs to you from me Amour Vous ;-) Always |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
A powerful, heartwrenching piece of writing Kevin. You have such a grasp on classical writing it reminds me of the work of our most revered poets throughout history. It seems to simply poor out of you onto the pages like a river. Unparalleled fluidity and imagery on a cinematic scale. It really is a keeper and another one I won't soon forget. Keep on writing them gifted friend. Kevin |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Kevin, I do believe we have all experienced this on some level and the eloquent way in which you present pain is most admirable . . . |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Tis but soul searching…the unlatching of windows though the doors are fastened. Mayhap one day I will pull back the window coverings and let in the light…but at the moment this is as far as the ache will permit. This is such a poignant write, written with such exceptional skill... you do have a way with words sir... I'm keepin this... |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
this is by far one of your very best, hon. stunning poetry, in every sense of the word. i'm so moved by this, touches me .... deep within the core. :::::tosses lilies:::::: wonderful wonderful writing.... love, me "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
WOW!!!!....I have felt that ache before |
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