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Requiem
by L. G. Figgins
Monday, May 04, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.

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Leaving home...


When the one maple left standing
after the storm weeps sugar on the leaves
and the creek runs down, burdened by the heat,
the Cape Cod shuttered against rejection
will be emptied, wood floors will heave and
creak sighs from spirits between the boards
and the shadows through the broken limbs
that follow the sun into windows will look for me
in the halls. They’ll break at right angles cornered
by bare stucco walls and frieze at the revelation
that I am gone. Pronounced unholy and anointed
for last rites by light that paints the faded clapboards,
the beauty unseen remains after the wrecking ball
swings to the tick of the clock and a bid for eternity.


L.G. Figgins © 2009

 



 

 

 




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Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen 5/15/2009
engaging imagery herein, linda. great line, "the beauty unseen remains..."
sadly, "the wheel" will turn and all creatures must dance to that cosmic vib...
cg
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 5/14/2009
This is felt and seen, Linda. Sorrow, deep sentiment with a loving nostalgia all combine to make this a very compelling and moving poem. Superb flow to your words as your anguish seems to drive your pen onwards. Your love for this place gives the feel of the desolation, perhaps even guilt, that you feel at having to leave it to its fate. And your whole essence seems to know and intertwine with its very fabric. Beautifully rendered and expressed. Bless you, Kate xx
Reviewed by Axilea Uzumcuoglu 5/10/2009
Strong and beautiful,
written in a way that leaves
the reader breathless.

Axilea
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 5/8/2009
M a r v e l o u s !! :)
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle 5/7/2009
A well written poem,excellent work,take care

Edwin
Reviewed by Denise Edwards 5/6/2009
Sad and meloncholy feelings well up in me from your powerfully expressive words. Profound!
Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary 5/6/2009
This is magnificent! I love your use of imagery.
Reviewed by Dale Clark 5/6/2009
So moving and bitter-sweet... it touches me quite profoundly, Lin!
Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis 5/5/2009
This is very effective, artistic, sincere writing. Your words create a painting in my mind. I particularly love "that follow the sun into windows will look for me in the halls."
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 5/5/2009
A very sad requiem, Linda. I hope much better days are ahead.
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 5/5/2009
Any requiem will be shrouded with sadness, then again, if love was there that sadness will have a secret smile at knowing that peace was declared in another place after a bid for eternity.
A poem to read and ponder.

Georg

Reviewed by Dawn Wilson 5/4/2009
You have written this so eloquently...I am speechless.
Reviewed by Pierre Ortega 5/4/2009
"And a bid for eternity" Isn't that all any of us have to make?

Pierre
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 5/4/2009
So very meloncholy as if time is running out. I pray that you are okay....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 5/4/2009
beautiful writing but i sense a depth behind these lines that is very sad--be well, my friend
Reviewed by jude forese 5/4/2009
strong imagery reinforces the sorrowful conclusion to a quite well written poem ...
Reviewed by John Flanagan 5/4/2009
Linda,
This poem sings, sings beauty and lament, loss and pain, the details so rich and vivid, and the fluency of expression is masterly.
A real beauty!
John
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER 5/4/2009
Every line is washed in deep dark hues of life and sadness at the end, and a beautiful place too it is to be sad about!
Bless ya! Jasmin Horst
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 5/4/2009
Supreme sadness for beauty lost.

Ron
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 5/4/2009
Linda, leaving home has never been said so well.
Every line a line to be admired and emulated (if one
has the skill to do so). -gene.
Reviewed by Felix Perry 5/4/2009
This work speaks with a powerful voice and although there is a sad feeling in the lines there is also a wonderful quiet dignity of what it all means in the grande scheme of things.

hugs
Fee
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