Fans sing. Heat evaporates
to leave me cooler than before.
Rose wood frames our love song
-- chord by silent chord --
that rocks my heart, encircled by bare walls
of yearning to belong.
Forever I'll be shriveled by the flame of want;
forever I'll endure the scorch of sun.
But when I think of you
my wings unfold;
lift me to soar heights steep
where I can freely breathe again;
where waters
stumble deep.
Afrikaans version
Waaiers woer. Hitte wyk
en laat my koeler nou as vroeër.
Rooshout raam ons liefdeslied
-- noot vir stille noot --
wat my hart laat ruk, omring deur mure kaal
van wens om te behoort.
Vir ewig sal ek swig voor hart se vuur;
vir ewig sal ek son se skroei verduur.
Maar as ek aan jou dink
dan vou my vlerke oop
en vlieg ek hoër op,
daar waar ek weer vry
asemhaal;
waar watervalle loop.
Author notes
User name: myrataal
In a list
A contest entry
- Inspire me by arnica karuna.
800 points, ended March 9, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - silver IV by Salty Hibiscus.
550 points, ended October 11, 74 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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A multi-tongued read here. It felt as I was reading, an angel, the imagery suggested that, and I enjoyed the smiles that came to mind whilst thinking. Thanks.
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If you stumble, you will end up all wet, Myra...
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Walking on water is an act of mercy ...
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We are all born incomplete so that we may have the joy of experiencing completion. We can become completed in may ways. I think you know most of them. It is hard to tell if I am a fan of your poetry or a student of your philosophy. I guess it is impossible not to be both.
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Congratulations on the well deserved silver trophy. This piece reminded me of how grateful I am when I think of you.
Sincerely,
Leo Long
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stunning and beautiful and worthy of gold.
God has surly blessed you pretty poetess.
Never rest your pen
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What a beautiful expression of love - love that frees the spirit. An excellent poem.
Warmest wishes,
Bill
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yeah... I can think of someone who can make me feel like this. I' m thankful to life for the gift of that person. And ofcourse, for the gift of you who made me concentrate on that aspect of life. Thanks for entering. You're a finalist.
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Thank you so much for this Silver ...
once again. It was such a delight to enter. Love to you!
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This is refreshing. I know that with all the things that are wrong with this world, I can come here and read your words and find hope and refreshment. You are cool water to the thirsty.
Excellent.
Garrison
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Just makes me smile each time I open one of your poems because I know it's so real C
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Beautiful in any language. Blessings.
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