Some grow by hair, some bend, some swell
and some by cracks of skin.
Some still believe that when you're old -
you draw away from sin.
Some fancy that a different eye
is duly worth and oh !
those they regard in every style
must always be below.
But I've a heart that thinks of growth
as something one will find,
if one can find the strength in life,
and kindness for his kind.
A contest entry
- CALLING ALL POETS! by CrimsonLips.
525 points, ended July 20, 2008, 6 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Take your time, and comment honestly please
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Your poetic devices and language,
your figurative comparisons have left me speechless. I have been captivated in the many images and thoughts that have seduced my mind. I love the style, the elegance, the beauty. I love the ending...depth of insight and perception.
I could read this poem many times and gain something new from it each time.
Very subtly written with powerful emotion and grace.
Beautiful talent you have here sir.
I must add you to my favorites and read your work more often as it has so inspired me.
Bravo.
Annette
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I'm in your debt
To have graced me with such words that I'm highly in doubt I'm worthy of.
But yours are a most pleasurable and welcomed reads.
Thank you dear poet.
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Good thoughts well expressed. Congratulations on your silver trophy.
Jim -
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Thank you
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Kindness...it is stronger than love, stronger than hate...you touch a real truth here, Dark Poet, with easy rhyme and simple flow...feels calm, and gentle...I love your heart...Peace, Rhonda Mom
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Yeah
Not bad for a comeback eh ?
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Bravo!
You captured one of the many meanings of life here very beautifully. I like the meter and flow. Your metaphors aren't bad either. I enjoyed this read. ~mandie~ -
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I am in your debt..
Thanks a million.
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Good job! You really do have a knack for weaving the words. I love how you always use only as many words as you need. This is very professional and it has a wonderful message. Reminds me of the old poets.
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Oh
I ain't THAT professional
Then again, it's you who decide
Thank you deeply
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Comforting
It is comforting to know that someone has intelligence enough to accept that strength is often found in the absent of the need to use it. Strength of heart as you so nicely put it. I liked the metaphors you used for how one may measure age, especially "and some by cracks of skin" - good imagery (I pictured an old man's fingers). Thanks for entering, first entry so far and already this contest looks promising! -
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and it's always a privilege to enter such promising contests
Thank you so much.
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