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I am tender
traced and gentle
beyond the corners of tomorrow
and my heart aches to think
my touch is missed
and
also blessed
that it might be so.
Quivers in the night
reach for empty hands,
yet
only empty space is found
cornered and tangled
in the dream web of
rusted thoughts
and the coax
of morning hope.
Hope that I might
find you there,
tear streaked in lonesome need
for the embrace that builds
my heart with stately resin.
How I miss such thoughtful nights
traced and gentle
beyond the corners of tomorrow
where
I am tender.
A contest entry
- Anything you wish by thepoetssoul.
1000 points, ended September 7, 2008, 14 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - BATTLE OF THE GOLDS 4 by Swan song.
2500 points, ended October 25, 2008, 36 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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This is a beautiful poem !!!! Thak you for sharing so much!
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Jeff
Thank you so much for your kind words and an HM in your contest. I am truly pleased. Thank you. ~Pamela
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I believe that Tony has chosen his gold winner very well indeed!
This is wonderful poetry. It seems to me that the essence of your poem is captured largely in these two stanzas particularly.
'and my heart aches to think
my touch is missed
and
also blessed
that it might be so.'
'tear streaked in lonesome need
for the embrace that builds
my heart with stately resin.'
They say so much and '... stately resin'... fantastic!!!
Well deserved congratulations to you, I'm most impressed.
I often feel tender too... and you have caught both the ache and bliss.
Sol
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Sol
Thank you so much for this wonderful and positive review. I am pleased you enjoyed this poem.
~Pamela 
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I'm stealing a line from Desire Holy mother of pearl jam
This is a most brilliant piece of poetry filled with splendid imagery,and written in wonderful form
Such a delicate feel that takes me to a wonderful place of inspiration where all the lonelies of the world disapateTruly a most splendid penning indeed Best of wishes to you.
Tony
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Tony
Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment and the honor of gold in your contest. I am so pleased you found my poem worthy. Thank you.
~Pamela
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brilliant
I find this incredibly delicate and beautiful....
"cornered and tangled
in the dream web of
rusted thoughts
and the coax
of morning hope"...
Superb! you have put your thoughts in perspective the best way possible.
congrats and best regards.
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ashjoe76
Thank you so much. You are so kind with your words and I am so very pleased you enjoyed this piece. Thank you again. ~Pamela
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Beauty in thought..
beauty in verse, your talent shines again
and you've quenched my thirst! l.o.l. sorry couldn't help myself! great job my friend!
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Richard
Thank you. I am pleased you enjoyed. ~Pamela
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Back when John and Abigail Adams wrote eachother, they wrote most lovingly using the word "tender" in reference to their heart or their affection. Very nice word. I wish sometimes some of the more archaic words and phrasing would reappear into the current vernacular.
The new words that have replaced them don't seem to be quite as expressive.
I hear the love, yearning, and angst in every line of this wonderful poem Pam. Good job.
Paul
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Paul
Thank you so much for your kind words and tender thoughts. I appreciate them so much. ~Pamela
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This makes the heart ache with the softness of the words in relation to the corners of tomorrow. Such sad longing and emptiness, may you never feel this lonely. Beautiful words and emotions flowing throughout, I like the way you brought the leading lines back around, ending with vulnerability.
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malmadre
Thank you so much for stopping to read and for leaving your wonderful impressions. I am so pleased you enjoyed this poem. Thank you again. ~Pamela
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Sad and Beautiful
Hope you are well and having a good SUmmer.
Jim
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Jim
Thank you so much. My summer has been beautiful and I am heading into a joyous Fall. I feel good and I feel alive. Thank you again my friend. ~Pamela
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