There is a silver-sinew of a strand of web
outside metal-framed window
above the computer where I work
it dances alone in a breeze I can not feel
some unseen undulation, some unfelt force
it waits to be found by wings
and a body that will be shrouded and kept
like a priceless gem for the future
I have been that one strand,
hanging on for dear life to anything
that might anchor me
slipping loose, I have caught edges
of something that seemed stable
only to be swept away by uncaring hand
it was then, I discovered freedom
although slightly secure
unimpeded by feet on firm ground
and head in fine clouds
so my soul bulges with belief that flinging free
would be best
I could hold a mountain of other’s burdens
but a simple teardrop, of my own,
could dissolve my resolve to unhook
I have been best on my own, growing strong
the longer I was left disconnected from others
now this ~ you have connected dots
and I am responsible for holding us all together
I can only stretch so far before we all fall down
Author notes
"Purple monkeys fly at night" Option #2
In a list
A contest entry
- Wow Me With One Word *Platinum Edition!* =] by Anjole-Of-The-Artz.
1700 points, ended August 9, 2007, 34 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Aw
This sounds sort of like a family with that one person who keeps everything together, correct me if I'm wrong. I love the subject and adore the picture and the way you painted with your words.
"There is a silver-sinew of a strand of web
outside metal-framed window
above the computer where I work
it dances alone in a breeze I can not feel
some unseen undulation, some unfelt force"
My favorite part ^
Beautiful. <3
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Was feeling angst about birth family finding me...and I needed to go back and visit so that I did not feel so responsible. ty for the silver trophy.
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"I have been that one strand,
hanging on for dear life to anything
that might anchor me"
I think you're ever so much stronger than you give yourself credit for, my dear Friend. You hold together far more than you may know, Sweetie. Yes, we all have our breaking point...but you have learned to gather the pieces in such an arrangement that it becomes even more durable than before...Good luck in the contest...
Wanda
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ty gf... Soemtimes life feels a little heavy...helps to share the load.
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The WOW Factor...
You WOWED me... the poem flows beautifully from line to line. You really have captured the essence of your being.
You have a very artistic way with words, they flow so wonderfully. Your writing has an almost serene feeling to it...
"I could hold a mountain of other’s burdens
but a simple teardrop, of my own,
could dissolve my resolve to unhook"
Superb, Poet! ~ Nicholas ~
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and you are a superb pen friend!
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great
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ty for having a look and commenting.
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