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Time to Heal/Time to Recuperate (Rime Royal)

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~ by Gregg Rowe ~


It is late spring -- think of my time on earth,
Cry within -- prepare my mortal spirit;
Forty-four years ago, my cosmic birth
Made the decision not to lose my wit.
Even took the time -- penned a few obits
Now that open heart surgery's over,
Prepare my temple -- for its makeover.

Author notes

The "Rime Royal" was first used in England by Chaucer. It consists of 7 lines of iambic pentameter rhyming ABABBCC .

The writings are coming out over this three year experience, so I hope that I will not bore my readers to death (excuse the pun) while I internalize it through poetry.

Gregg
Written July 11th, 2004

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  • Hoosierpoet silver member
    July 14, 2004
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    An "honorable mention" for you - and a close second for originality. Thanks again for entering this in my contest.

    Best wishes,
    Moses


  • Terry-too silver member
    July 13, 2004
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    Never worry about boring us about such events of greatest drama! The recuperation not only of heart and soul but in being so literal, the humanity it involves blends with our warm feelings and prayers for ongoing success in all your future. To see a poem of such depth and excellence is privilege indeed! --Dee


  • FifthDove
    July 13, 2004
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    You have been through allot of things in your life Gregg,
    I feel honored that you share your trials in your poetry with us. Truely there are lessons to be read - heard and felt through your words. This is truely a wonderful poem.
    Bravo to you
    FifthDove


  • AngelSeeker silver member
    July 13, 2004
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    I feel for anyone who has been through a long illness, I know that it's hard to hold on to hope sometimes. I can see by your poem that you're ready to head into another chapter in your life and that's great. Good luck in the contest. ~ Patti ~

  • oneluckygirl
    July 12, 2004
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    Sorry Gregg, but I just can't contain my grin - despite the image and the darker undercurrent of all you've been through. I can only see you coming out stronger each day - to burst upon the scene - like one of those folks on Extreme Makeover shows - to a cymbal crashing explosion of TAH DAH! Applause Applause Applause. (and not a bit of it canned - lol) Welcome - to your grandest debut.


  • OnLyGDwiLLJdGmE
    July 12, 2004
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    whoa, that picture freaked me out
    i didn't know it was animated at first
    i caught the movement out of the corner of my eye while i was transfixed in the poem

    it is written very eloquently and fits the theme of the contest quite nicely

    best of luck to ya

    -Scott Baltz

  • RadCannon
    July 11, 2004
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    Ok im really not sure about that. That seems kind of dark and twisted. I dont know what to say to it. God bless you and take care. I think you were saying your body is your temple?


  • M.A.King
    July 11, 2004
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    perfection. in every way.

  • Hoosierpoet silver member
    July 11, 2004
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    Great original presentation. Rhymes were great and a perfect form for the rhyme royal. Thanks for entering my contest.

    Moses


  • angelica silver member
    July 11, 2004
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    Yes Gregg, your new life starts, and what a great life it's going to be, you'll be able to do all the things you haven't done for years. I am so happy for you Gregg. meditate as much as you can, as it is good for healing as well.Love you my friend~Joan


  • blondeoverblue
    July 11, 2004
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    Beautifully penned, we all have our own way of working through our problems, whether physical, emotional or psychological. If yours is through your poetry, you need offer no apologies here, for its an honour and a pleasure to read your words...always

    Kat xxxx
    Edited on Jul 11, 6:48 p.m. because ''.


  • lordoftherings gold member
    July 11, 2004
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    Nightrydacandy: Nothing wrong with your interpretation, you hit it on the nail...it was just the long and winding trip and emotional rollercoaster between times that I had to continue to experience in order to pull through, just a simple little pen as a reminder. Thanks for the insightful comment. gregg
    Edited on Jul 11, 6:29 p.m. because ''.


  • Candice Bezanson
    July 11, 2004
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    OKay my simple mind had a little bit oftrouble with this one but I am going to assume you are just talking about the new life you have found by making it through surgery? Im not sure. I liked this Im just not sure what it means and Im too tired to pull my hair out over it hehe, maybe you can tell me so I can have another look and leave a better comment :0)

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