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Promise








I snatch unsigned words from
your lips.

Place each on a line of twisted papers; children’s airplane.
It flies, then unfolds under
my longing fire, & reads:

“I promise love
                        ...for as long as we both shall live”





















(C)Noor 13/2/2009

Author notes

Contest prompt:

"...for as long as we both shall live"
end your poem with the above line 30 words or less
(take it where you will)

Meh!

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  • Pisces rainbow
    May 31, 2009

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    very creative
    you are so very clever with a pen
    beautifully done
    God bless you my friend...

  • kdom
    March 13, 2009
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    Very beautiful!


  • Super-man
    March 8, 2009
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    Awesomely finished.

    The airplane just a stunning touch.


  • PrabhuDayal Khattar silver member
    February 20, 2009

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    Ah..the image is very impressive and the truth is very strong you revealed..very strong poetry indeed...thanks for sharing..


  • drake21
    February 20, 2009

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    This is so good. Its simple but says so much. It also says a little something personel for me. Nice work as always my friend.


  • Ken-Maverick
    February 16, 2009

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    JUDGED!!

    Can't help but get the feeling that this is really personal, wonderfully penned though
    All the best to you in the contest

    Ken


  • Gagiikwe
    February 15, 2009
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    It flies well.

    Nice response to the contest rules.


  • Mariana
    February 15, 2009

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    This is wonderful...words set free to fly. Bravo!

    Mariana


  • Callisto Athena gold member
    February 14, 2009

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    Lovely poem, tender as a budding flower.. I loved it and wouldn't change a thing..


  • mcope8050
    February 14, 2009

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    ohhhhhh,,, what a sweet poem,,,so heartfelt and descriptive,,, it makes me smile, envisioning recieving this from somebody,,,,SO SWEET! good luck in the contest

  • sleepinglion
    February 13, 2009
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    A flight of fancy

    Very descriptive verse, hope it's true for you


  • Rhythm Child
    February 13, 2009

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    :'( beautiful
    i love your writing
    i honestly do
    you seem like such a pure person
    as you are a pure poet

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