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Denouement

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I cannot answer you now,

for I am lost

in lingering tides

& tasks of woe,

wearied by these moments

that pass by, unrestrained.

What is intended

can never be

altered -

what isn't

cannot be changed.

Resistance & persistence

are futile efforts

at humbled humanity

holding onto the horizon

with hope,

while determination

can be designed with discovery

or merely accepted

with gracious tenure

as we dance delicately

towards dawn,

harvesting hues

from a golden sky,

resplendent with softness

& surrender.

I cannot answer you now,

for I am adrift

upon this azure light,

unwilling to release

this soulful surging

of memory

far from the grasp of

this glittering night...








Author notes






Night Hope ~ most recent posting


I joined AP on June 15, 2004 ~ on chasingtheday's birthday, no less!



Photographer: Ansel Adams - "Bridalveil Falls"



Picture courtesy of poetryality (& yes, it was already posted before I saw the contest!) lol



denouement - n 1: the outcome of a complex sequence of events
2: the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work.





In the past 2 months, I've been through so many changes, I cannot begin to explain; some have been health issues, some work, some family, some personal. I'm sorry I'm not around to interact or to comment on poetic works - I'm quite tired & have little time or energy to spare these days. I do check in once in awhile & read what I can. Take care of each other, my Friends. I'm still trying to get things in order. You are all present in the better thoughts that I have.







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  • Jonathan ROBIN
    March 10

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    RE..discovery

    determination can be redesigned through rediscovery as she dances delicately with gracious tenure towards a new dawn,


  • cubert
    January 29
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    You hooked me right away and I read the whole thing slowly, with bated breath. So good it aches.


  • darlintlc silver member
    November 2, 2008
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    Beautiful!

    Thanks for your entry!
    congrats on the bronze!!


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    September 1, 2008

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    Beautifully written. I do hope you will be feeling better soon dear poetess. Wonderful work with this poem. Thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations on your beautiful trophy. ~Pamela


  • poetryality silver member
    September 1, 2008

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    WE Love YOU Wanda!

    Your poem strikes so many chords in my heart. The language usage is stellar as usual, and the flow is soft, lyrical, and alluring. Your poem reflects the "moment". As we know moments pass, they pass swiftly, and there is nothing we can do to contain them. I noticed a comment that suggested, "you keep trying". Guess that poet is not really well versed on your efforts here at AP and in life. There's no way you will do anything less than the best because that is who you are.

    "What is intended
    can never be
    altered -
    what isn't
    cannot be changed.

    Wiser words are hard to find. Beautifully somber, with realisim chalked throughout. Your poetry always leaves me in awe. Somehow, I knew my Favorites would make this contest a task for me. I would have expected no less.

    Thank you for this entry dear sister/friend. Come here when you can, we will always be glad to see you, and welcome you with love and lots of hugs.

    I wish you the best in this challenge and in life.

    BTW...We have a Bridal Veil Falls here in Cleveland Metroparks, I was there a couple of weeks ago, and it was nearly dried up. Also, you know I love Ansel Adams.


    Always ♥

    Renee


    • Night Hope gold member
      February 19
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      If ya get a chance, Renee...come by my page, read my newest (comment by Moqui Takoda & my reply, especially). Things are happenin', my Sister. GOOD things, Sweetie. I'm in lovvvvvvvve. For REAL.


      • poetryality silver member
        February 19
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        I am here...we are here...in this moment. Our Light energy transcends all things, great and small!

        Renee


  • Mad Moon silver member
    July 31, 2008

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    Ohhhhh, girl...

    ...I cannot answer you now,
    for I am lost
    in lingering tides
    & tasks of woe,
    wearied by these moments
    that pass by, unrestrained...."

    I so know the pain and anxiety, dear one. Your words set deeply in my heart. Sending big hugs to you, Wanders! Take all the time you need to heal yourself and "settle" in your new beginning. Beautifully penned, as always. Love you Wander Woman!! I will keep the candle lit, and you in my prayers and thoughts.

  • Twilight Rain
    July 29, 2008

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    I liked it pretty well. Good job keep trying and you will get even better!


  • arafura gold member
    July 28, 2008

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    "I cannot answer you now,
    for I am lost
    in lingering tides
    & tasks of woe,
    wearied by these moments
    that pass by, unrestrained."

    Keep safe and stay strong Wanda. I understand the pain.


  • Allyce May gold member
    July 28, 2008

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    "What is intended
    can never be
    altered -
    what isn't
    cannot be changed."

    Oh so true! Lovely poetry


  • dame de la riviere
    July 28, 2008

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    take all the time you need to take care of yourself sweet lady. the poetry world will wait and welcome you warmly when you return in full glory. lots of love , Dannie

  • Rowan gold member
    July 28, 2008

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    would a help?
    I know you've been through so much in your life, but you continue to amaze me with your compassion and poetry.
    This one is so poignant and as usual, stunning in use of poetic language.

  • Eusebius
    July 28, 2008

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    bravo

    A liquid, pellucid flow of pure poetry! Bold, beautiful, lush and lovely! Superb! bravo... bravo.. bravo...


  • ArtFullyMe gold member
    July 28, 2008

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    What is intended
    can never be
    altered -
    what isn't
    cannot be changed.

    Resistance & persistence
    are futile efforts
    at humbled humanity
    holding onto the horizon
    with hope,

    Indeed!

    this is one of your best I think... for me at least

    and I am about to go through my own vast change.. meaning moving in the very near future..

    I hope all is well with you..



  • pastiche
    July 28, 2008

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    Drifting

    Feels as if it was written just before falling asleep. It murmurs so gently...

    "harvesting hues
    from a golden sky"

    Softly, softly, caught the moment - perfectly!


  • just mercedes gold member
    July 28, 2008
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    Take care, poet. All support mustered and beamed your way.


  • Nicolette gold member
    July 28, 2008

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    "I cannot answer you now,
    for I am adrift
    upon this azure light"

    As long as you're in "the light" and as long as you know that we are here, then it's okay, my friend... soon everything will be blue like morning again (and not the blue of night). You hang in there. 's to you across time and sand, Vlindertjie.



    ~ Nicolette


  • MuddyKing
    July 27, 2008

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    you always seem to make me think beyond your words...I hope all is well, or at the least getting better...you know I love ya girl
    you always use every inch of poetic device without labor...flowing ever so gently in our minds...we never read your poetry
    we just hang on for the ride

    beautiful
    and the poem was too
    peace and that special hug girlie
    Muddy


  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    July 27, 2008

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    This new journey; this slow turn and walk away from all that was common and known, has to weigh heavy footsteps carefully chosen.... I can not answer you now...indeed, no, and those of us who know, know that once the eyes turn to the horizon and you can see over this huge hump, poetry will pitter patter along perfectly. I love you, gf.

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