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Songs Unsung, Stings Unstung
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Songs Unsung, Stings Unstung |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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While hate’s the straight line of the buzzing bee Love meanders as a butterfly, Once shared the business end, its sting with thee One swears to caution little things that fly, Twice scared we start to question why So seldom do we kinder ever see, Thrice bared tis then it seems the sky Drones on with wasps and hornets endlessly, Tis there in such cruel state we spy Again the fragile filament and we Who’d curse our foolish fate will sigh And psyches in agile bent deny The pain whose seeming constancy Was all we could in life rely Does not the angry bee’s honey Cost more than most afford to buy? Trust in flower drawn will flee Tis then our taste in sweets may die Yet always lives a silent plea N’er love nor butterfly’s good-bye . . . . . . . . . . I feel a need to apologize for my third post today. The nature of my madness is such that when it flows I let it go for I may fall mute for months (as has happened), years or ever. I'll try and sit on my hands the rest of the day. Poets against the war is redundant |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I'd say don't sit on them.. use them to write.... enjoyed the read sir... I used to keep bees... and could debate with you some of the imagery.. but the metaphor works well.. always a pleasure to read you sir.. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Richard "I feel a need to apologize for my third post today. The nature of my madness is such that when it flows I let it go for I may fall mute for months (as has happened), years or ever. I'll try and sit on my hands the rest of the day." Please don't! Your poetry is always welcome. I sure do know the feeling of drought from lack of words...I'm dry right now. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, first, what Martie said. Besides, it's close to midnight, which means... you can start all over again. As for the poem itself, you awakened many memories...which I won't go into, here, but... and you knew there'd be a but... it does lend to future musings from me. Although never at your level, I do try, Sir, I do try....  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I agree with Ron, don't apologize... just keep writing and we will keep reading (we all love the talent of incredible writers such as yourself. ) The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I think this may be one of the best poems I have read in the last couple of years! Definitely top shelf in my library and thank you for sharing it with us.  ....jo |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
yes i agree with all, this is very good  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
well done! Sad but true sometimes...and whatever you do...do not sit on your hands, I'm sorely afraid you might be tempted to write with pen in teeth...and then, we might not understand? So keep penning...we love your wise and volcanic inspirations.... Hugs |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
when it flows, let it flow! I am having a drought myself these days so I just enjoy reading now |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
funny i thought this in the summer as i was walking in the forest the butterflies wouldn't let me catch them, yet the bees and hornets were more than happy to come up to greet me  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write Richard... and please keep writing..I'll keep reading. Hugs~ |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I liked this poem. Sometimes you can feal a poem is not as good, but it is still good. -Juju Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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