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Make For Me A Nest
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E. W. Richardson
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Rated "PG" by the Author.
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The theme of this piece is post traumatic stress and its effect on perceptions and relationships. It also is a love poem.
While it follows a specific rhyme scheme, it is not set in a form that I am aware of.
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War left me with hollow places
And ghosts with names but no faces…
In my blood, its poison races
And I do not know what to trust.
At times, I smile through tears, hiding
Behind laughter…always posing…
It is my way of protecting
My spirit and its unhealed scars.
I fear those gentle emotions
May cloak or turn to deceptions,
Beautiful but cold creations
Like the fall of Winter’s snowflakes.
I know your words come from the heart,
Spoken honestly, without art,
Without guile, yet I dodge and dart
Away from them, fearing their touch…
But then, I want them to touch me…
Love, compassion, intimacy…
I need them…I want the beauty
They bring and the comforting warmth.
For now, my love, just let me rest
And as the sun sets in the west,
Within your embrace make a nest
Where I can sleep and we can dream.
© ewrichardson 2009
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| Reviewed by Sheila Roy |
1/30/2009 |
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I like the soft feeling at the end of this poem. Must be little comfort against violent images. Yet, it must be a tether to hold onto in those moments. Love and Hugs,
Sheila |
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| Reviewed by Douglas Bentley |
1/9/2009 |
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I hope you're dreaming away. . . .
And in your nest you can stay.
As always - great poetry.
Doug |
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| Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow |
1/8/2009 |
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| You already know what I think of this.. but I wanted you to know that I read it to Robin and she said to tell you thank you..) You put into words what they know.... always, M |
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| Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson |
1/8/2009 |
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| Beautiful! You are soooo creative! |
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| Reviewed by Carole Mathys |
1/8/2009 |
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A powerful write, Erny...
Carole~ |
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| Reviewed by William Bonilla |
1/8/2009 |
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An outstanding write E W
Peace be with you
William |
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| Reviewed by Dawn Wilson |
1/8/2009 |
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| So powerful and very well written, Erny...like all of your work. |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
1/7/2009 |
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E.W.,
Undone by the power of these lines - needing a safe place to roost. Well done.
(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla. |
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| Reviewed by Rose Rideout |
1/7/2009 |
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This is a fantastic poem E.W., very well written. Thank you for sharing.
Newfie Hugs, Rose |
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| Reviewed by Mary Lacey |
1/7/2009 |
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E.W.
This is a most accurate and well written poem of PTSD. Unfortunately I only am too aware of it. More casualites than death come from war.
Mary |
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| Reviewed by D Johnson |
1/7/2009 |
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A worth while nest that would be.
I wish you peace,
Dan |
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