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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2006-12-02 05:15 AM

Brought alive by summer’s wiles
little “Christmas beetles”
crash against the walls and doors
like the hoping against hope
for the final culmination
of the elements of need.

And in the manner of reality
life fragments the whole
and buries bit by bit
the need of this and that
until united they arise
in the spotlight of soul.

It’s the light, the light,
the bright light of desire,
that attracts this flitter-flutter
into the womb of hope
but there’s a switch in every heart
for those who love the dark,
the dark, the dark, the dark of lethargy,
that chooses not to move
to the rhythm of a need.

To find it, touch it, switch it off,
a crime for those alive
too scared to fly like beetles
in the light of love’s desire!

Helen / 2 December 2006

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

1 posted 2006-12-02 05:18 AM

You are so right, Helen! Gosh, I've missed you and this place and wish I could go back and read everything I've missed but I still have about three weeks before any real break. Here's a few little "Christmas beetles" for you:

...jo

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

2 posted 2006-12-02 05:20 AM

damn! I wanted to be first to respond to this!

beautifully penned Bella!

Be well
Roniece

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

3 posted 2006-12-02 05:26 AM

Hi, Jo, and thanks for the beetles! I too miss out a lot of reading but life has it's demands. Hope all is well with you in between the "busyness" and I wish you a happy festive season.

Roniece - Thank you but, you know, being "first" in life isn't as important as just being there.

trutodaraiders
Senior Member

since 2006-12-02

Posts 820
CA

4 posted 2006-12-03 02:46 AM

Great post. Make sure you keep this somewhere where it doesnt get lost!.

Poetry is just the evidence of life.
If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. "
Leon Cohen~

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

5 posted 2006-12-03 12:20 PM

Helen, you are a marvel and joy to read.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

6 posted 2006-12-04 03:25 PM

"It’s the light, the light,
the bright light of desire,
that attracts this flitter-flutter
into the womb of hope"

outstanding Helen!
oh my how I like this...

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