I see thee fearless stand,
breathe over him forgetfulness,
but look! the yellow light no more
of memory, at the thought of thee!
where, pondering how all human love and hate
half hidden, in a quiet nook, serene of look and heart,
unskilled the subtle lines to trace,
in smiles and tears, in sun and showers-
heart answers heart: in one desire
of one who bore it, making it divine
why need we care to ask?- who dreams
that love would temper every change
it's hopes and fears, it's final call
come then, in thought, if that alone maybe.
Author notes
Cento John Greenleaf Whittier
To William Loyd Garrison Line 4
Randolph of Roanoke Line 13
The Merrimac Line 63
Memories Line 30
Forgiveness Line 6
The Huskers Line 45
Proem Line 18
Burns Line 5
The Meeting Line 191
Among The Hills Line 146
Among The Hills Line 157
Conductor Bradley Line 41
Our Autocrat Line 15
The Last Eve of Summer Line 32
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excellent
Oh my another amazing write. So very powerful. Best of luck in the contest.
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There you go again, blowing my mind with this kind of poetry.
I think it is something that you are so very good at.
I love this kind of poetry from you.
loveandblessings2u & yours always
Joyce
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Wow, so well written, unusual constructuon but I liked this one very much. Well done!
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This is beautiful. Though I don't understand the author's box...And what is Centos? (Read comment below...figured it was a form of poetry I've never heard of)
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A Cento is a form of poetry, where you take lines from one or more artists and weave them together to make a new piece. In this case, John Greenleaf Whittier. I have several on here
I enjoy doing them, they take a lot of time and work, but well worth it in the end.
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Oh My Word~
Holy Moly~ You are so good at centos- Geesh it is like You can exhale emotion in this form~ Excellent- Woot
Love this~
and this line:
unskilled the subtle lines to trace,
Wowzers~
Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Voice~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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