how easily
words like forever
trip off our tongues
and shimmer
in the bitter air
and we are left
holding an image
reaching out to nothing
and swimming in the contempt
of having believed again
Author notes
just re-posting this one 'cause i deleted it before.
Written October 10th, 2004
A contest entry
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Nice work! I think we can all relate to this feeling. Thank you for entering.
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A really fine poem that was a pleasure to read and ponder. Best of luck in my contest, and thanks for entering.
David
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thank you for your kind comment and reflection
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aye, sometimes we do use words with a casual ease, forever, it is but a breath away. a good poem. spill ink and twist me into the crazy shape of love...
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im glad you liked it.
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thanks. actually, i wrote this some time ago. my thoughts of love have again turned bitter, which is perhaps why i thought to post this. i hold out hope, though, that God will bring along the one that won't break my heart...again...sigh...
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owww this is so sad but good work
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well done
I am reminded of the saying that when one door closes, God opens
another window (- or something like that)
Perhaps this thought can provide some hope and comfort.
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