Open Poetry #37 |
Because of the Light |
Katerie Member
since 2006-01-27
Posts 92Central New York |
Boxes of comic books, drawers full of fright, all wield their swords because of the light. The morning was different, the sun's shield was bright, but somehow with omen because of the light. With a foot on the floor, another's delight, is another's demise because of the light. Now slow down the clock, foster a fight. Now all bow your heads and head towards the light. Shred up the stale paper of the old holy books, that carried attention look after look, and close up the drawers this fine, placid night, seal off your subconsious, with all of your might- pull down the shades to a minimal height, try after try, because of the light. |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Well this is a poem worth reading...it has a power...it strives to tell us something but you leave it up to us to decide?..enjoyed it..thank you.. Goldenrose. ''As the deer pants for steams of water, so my soul pants for you O God'' |
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Katerie Member
since 2006-01-27
Posts 92Central New York |
Goldenrose, thanks for taking the time to read! I probably should have stated this to begin with, but instead of editing, I'm going to say it now. This is based on the book "Snow In August" and was an assignment for my 10H English class. However, any of it can be easily understood without reading the novel. It's simply enhanced through knowing the plot of the aforementioned. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a thoroughly enjoyable read. I am familiar with that book you mentioned, at least, with the storyline and characters, though I haven't read it yet. It's nice to be inspired, then create something new with the images you've encountered in reading another's story. I look forward to reading more from your muse. |
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exhale Senior Member
since 2003-06-13
Posts 646Alberta,Canada |
That last stanza was without a doubt my favorite. Wonderffuuulll. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I do love that last verse too! |
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Katerie Member
since 2006-01-27
Posts 92Central New York |
Thanks, all. I enjoyed writing the last stanza, especially. It was required that I added to it for homework, and that's what I came up with. I think the first four are blah. |
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