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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2004-09-17 05:45 PM

In the fullness of spring birds twitter and fly
and alight on the fauna not yet beautified
content to rely on instinctive knowledge
of perfection beyond the feel of today.

And I know it’s alright sometimes in a life
to fold into the lines of an imperfect mind
and perch on the edge of a work in progress
until love can blossom the fullness of me.

In the excitement of a hot summer’s day
children descend into rivers, pools, dams,
content to thrive on repetitive dives
and exult in the freedom of play.

And I know it’s alright sometimes in a life
to set aside my serious side
and get barely wet in the shallow end
and still be cool and refreshed.

In the silence of night with two in a bed
no cold other side exists
and the exchange of pure energy
happens naturally when we’re asleep.

And I know it’s alright sometimes in a life
to heat up a bed alone and lonely
and not like but be an acquaintance of
the remarkable power of one.

From the fullness of spring to deadly winter,
from the beginning right up to the end,
it’s alright sometimes in a life to know
all and everything’s always alright
when from the peak of complete absolution
I look back down to the ground!

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2004-09-17 05:59 PM

Helen

There is much comfort in your words....it's alright...and yes, I believe sometimes, it is! Thank you for writing this lovely poem.

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

2 posted 2004-09-17 07:13 PM

And I know it’s alright sometimes in a life
to fold into the lines of an imperfect mind
and perch on the edge of a work in progress
until love can blossom the fullness of me.

It's more than alright, even when time passes by so slowly.
In the end I hope to come away with more patience and tolerance,
and just maybe all the good will come back to me.

Helen, if you could read your poetry through my eyes!!

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

3 posted 2004-09-17 09:40 PM

Martie - 'tis a pleasure fair lady. Yes, I do believe "it" will all finally be alright.

Bluesy - Just remember that we both belong to the sisterhood of women and we're meant to know and feel everything sometimes in a life. I'm living proof that patience and tolerance in one of the results - but not always so otherwise there'd be no spark and sparkle.

DavePage
Member Elite

since 2003-12-21

Posts 2917

4 posted 2004-09-20 05:39 PM

I like this for a lot of reasons but the meaning is why I like it.

Dave

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