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Sunset Over The Irish Sea

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To know herself, she knew

she needed to learn her past,

her destiny still so far away

before she would meet them

at that distant Heaven's gate.

Yet, her spirit moved her...

 

... leading her onward,

as she leapt into the arms

of her bygone ancestors,

off the cliffs of the Irish Sea

as the sun sank over the

wounds of her tomorrow.

 

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10 lines more or or less. Contest Option #1: Sunset over the wounds of tomorrow.
Image: Sunset Over The Irish Sea - Artist unknown.

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  • penman gold member
    September 18, 2008
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    Wonderful

    Very well done. Best of luck in the contest.


  • arafura gold member
    September 18, 2008
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    Wonderful. You made me long to see the green fields of Ireland just once before I die.


  • IansCyberspace silver member
    September 18, 2008

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    Another thought provoking poem

    "To know herself, she knew she needed to learn her past," Once again you've captured in verse something that's important to all of us. We're not complete unless we know where we came from, and what has shaped our gene pool from ancient times. Thank you for articulating what we all yearn for. Understanding ourselves.


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 18, 2008
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      Thank you for dropping in!!!

      and thanks for the kudos!!! Peace, Cyn


  • maralisa silver member
    September 17, 2008

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    a very woderful take on the promt I could feel the emotions dancing in and out of the waves good luck in the contest


  • Whispering Wind Moderators member
    September 17, 2008

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    as the sun sank over the wounds of her tomorrow...your words touch my heart and a little tear looses its place...I understand

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 17, 2008
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      Thank you for the kudos!

      Hi Tender Wolf, this is actually the contest prompt, not me personally speaking... I thank you for your thoughtful comments, and as always, I appreciate your stopping in to visit!! Take care!!! Yellow Moon


  • Pretty.Rave.Boy
    September 17, 2008
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    How dramatic.
    It's nice, though, and very poetic.
    The picture is beautiful.
    I like lines 8 and 9. Very sad, but very good and touching. Nice.

  • Bob Fox
    September 16, 2008

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    My

    Could it be an innate beatitude that one seeks when they search back into history. The special signature of love and Hope. I wonder but these Irish eyes are smiling poet.

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