with great leap forward
the universe thrusts
engaging prana
distinguishing mark
discipline of self
born of wisdom
sincere and honorable
sweet tenderness
and good intention
perhaps it does
soften the heart
similar
and different
it takes silver solder to
bond to copper
and a torch of
temperate heat
whether metal to metal
or fusion jazzed
elements seek to form
the energy pattern
of life existence
is a beautiful display
of poems
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Reviews of "soften"
Reviewed by judeace
Reviewed on May 2, 2003
excellent imagery that bonds to the poetic mind...
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on April 30, 2003
Glad I caught this one at the bottom of the list :) Your images are always so delicate but bold. Teresa
The deep-dive literary meditations presented as stories, poems, and essays in The American Poet Who Went Home Again, A Mosaic of My Soul at Work, have captivated and inspired readers ever since its first paperback publication in 2008.
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Bobbi
Very wise, and the pic. fits the poem! Wonderful combo!
Hugs,
Maria
Love the art and the verses are excellent this is a beautiful poem
Peggy