Open Poetry #37 |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
Unfortunate, isn’t it, to say the least, that so much of our self-worth is merely from reflected perception? Our ego-beast, clearly orphaned at birth, either whimpers or roars in reflexive response to the touch it craves. ~~~~~~~~~~ The poet raves glory-green sings the sun and bleeds blue, he knows, he sees, he reads the world and writes the soul. Addict! He needs to scribble verse, to grasp and hurl right words from out of darkness, seeking light, to wrestle truth, to purse lips, to clench teeth, and curse hips too narrow to wrench out from them new life. Poetry is what he births with glorious ease or dull-knifed caesarian, and which he christens as his own. Still, he sees those born of others, listens in awe to their voices, and there, in the mirror they hold up, is what he has always known- That he is not so brilliant nor his children so beautiful, but there will be more, each with a mirror of his own. ~~~~~~~ Is it the feral child’s fault, having never seen itself, that it does not recognize its own reflection? Constance Lessard Briggs |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Constance This poem gave me an odd feeling...perhaps because the reflection in the mirror could be my own? The poem is very good, in content and form... I enjoyed reading it.. _______ ___ice ><> |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Constance I like this thought filled poem! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Constance~ There is SO much to this penning that speaks to me~ I will take even more time to reflect upon it~ Poignant penning, dear poetess~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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tatalinia Member
since 2005-12-17
Posts 137CA, US |
very nice poem you have written here I do not need shine or wealth, just a pen and some paper for my health |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
A poem that can be read over and over while seeing ones own reflection....Wonderful writing...**big hugs** |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
Thank you all so much for your positive responses to this poem. I nearly didn't post it, as I felt it was too personally my feeling about the insecurities and self doubts regarding my work. It seems I am not alone in this. Now I'm happy to have posted it---- thanks again, smiles and hugs to all of you! Constance |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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