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For Freedom She Cry
by Tinka Boukes

Thursday, February 24, 2005
Rated "G" by the Author.
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“For Freedom She Cry”


 


Malevolent and dark


Waters break


>>>>> And <<<<<


S


P


L


A


S


H


Upon shoreline bleak


Blood stained


>>>>> Hands <<<<<


C


O


L


D


Hair wet


Skin white


Soul black


Ready to


>>>>> Rest <<<<<


U


p


O


N


Mother oceans breast


And as moon beams bright


Brush their silver streaks


Upon her hair


Teardrops shine upon her face


F


I


L


L


E


D


With


 


>>>>>Utter<<<<< 


 


D


E


S


P


A


I 


R


Within the corners of her skull


Pain escapes her body cold


Crying out in vain


Trying to put a 


>>>>>Little<<<<<


S


P


A


C


E


Between now and then


Or till the morning sun


Breaks through


And appears in the blue –blue sky


To listen to another human lie


As seagulls call


For freedom


>>>>> She <<<<<


C


R


Y


 


Copyright © 2005 Tinka Boukes


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Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader) 2/28/2005
So unique and such a sad poem
Thank You
You got lots of talent!! Lots of it!!
Love envious Traceyxo
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 2/25/2005
Heartwrenching verses. Interesting form. Take care, Tinka. Love and peace. Regis
Reviewed by Carole Mathys 2/25/2005
A beautiful poem, Tinka

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain 2/25/2005
Tinka,

Stunning picture; stunningly gorgeous write my friend - each one takes the reader to a whole new poetic level ... perfection!!

Blessings,

Robert
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 2/25/2005
excellent form and write, tinks! well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in america, karen lynn in texas. :D
Reviewed by Zenith Elliott 2/25/2005
Fantastic, creative and beautiful work! Best wishes, ~Z~
Reviewed by john zimmerman 2/25/2005
very evocative ---
interesting physical shape

love and hugs

john+
Reviewed by Shaw Inchrory 2/24/2005
I danced o’ alone with my thoughts of the night
What could I of nature in such hoping put right,
But there in the bright light of mornings new, dawn
Was the hope of a future that hopes self it had drawn.

Morchuis


Reviewed by Huda Orfali 2/24/2005
Very beautiful poem
thank you for sharing
Reviewed by Larry Rochelle 2/24/2005
And cries are heard! Thank you for this one.
Reviewed by L. Figgins 2/24/2005
You have expressed betrayal eloquently here, along with a longing for peace from that pain(and guilt?). God holds all of us, all the tighter in our weakness and grief...we love you, Tinka.
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) 2/24/2005
Cheer up Tinks it could be worse. SA could have lost the cricket. opp's they did..
Reviewed by Joel Raja Kumar J 2/24/2005
Very sad from you, Tinka. Hope all is well with you.

Love from India - Joel -
Reviewed by A PAX 2/24/2005
oh Tinka
this rips at the heart.........
We NEED some happy stuff from you
some funny stuff

let the ocean wash away your sadness......
you deserve to shine!!
hugs........Anita :)
Reviewed by E T Waldron 2/24/2005
Another beauty from your gifted golden pen Lady Tinka!

Love,
Eileen
Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader) 2/24/2005
A truly wonderful poem and done so well. I like the blend of the music.
Reviewed by George Jackson 2/24/2005
Just wonderful, Tinka.
Reviewed by Lilja . 2/24/2005
Well written poem!
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 2/24/2005
Powerful write.
Reviewed by m j hollingshead 2/24/2005
poignant read
Reviewed by George Carroll 2/24/2005
A sad one to ponder. Still it is a beautiful poem, full of grand imagery,
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