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Not Now, not Ever
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Death cannot have you.
I mean it!

I need your face.
I need your hands.
I need your voice.
I need your needing mine.

I need your whispered
You are beautiful.
You make me feel alive.
I need that you mean
Every word.

I need your making me shake
With fury
That you turn to laughter
That takes away the sting.
Makes both of us forget
And just love
That we are together
Here and now.

I need your lighting me
On fire.
Hungering and thirsting
For your burnt offerings
You pull with a frown
From that rusting microwave.
Saying, Sorry. 
Grab your coat. 
Be my treat!

Death can't.   Death can't.
Death can't ever,
Ever,
Have
 
You.

 

 

(c)

Phyllis
Jean
Green

August
 2010

 


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 Reviews of "Not Now, not Ever"
Reviewed by Connie Faust
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
If only we had the option to say no to death. Alas, it is not in our power. Our option is to prepare.

Connie

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 6, 2010
powerful work, Phyllis ... capturing the pulse of the soul ... love indeed transcends death ...

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on September 6, 2010
Nor shall it in the greatest of schemes. Patrick

Reviewed by Darkest Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on September 6, 2010
A blend of us,
So together—
Hither and thither,
You go—I
Sovereign -ly
Flow there … ever
Death, do, never
Curl … hands on
My angel's feathers
So loved

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on September 6, 2010
What does one say to such perfect verse ..to such depth..to such wisdom..what indeed...:)))

I see a woman who knows how to love..to live..to breathe..to fear..to hope..to demand of the powers that be..yes DEMAND.... for she knows she CAN!!

Kudos dear Phyllis..what a grand woman you are ( not to mention POET!

Bravo!
Blessings...

Vesna :)

PS I'm saving this piece..thank you!

Reviewed on September 5, 2010
PEA -

A formidable example of Defiance ...
perhaps stronger than a meek plea for help from an unknown source?

Peace - Tom.


Reviewed by The Poetess
Reviewed on September 5, 2010
And here it is again...such a heart felt poem that it helps me shed another tear for the loss of the man I held so dear. I hope you never lose yours. I hope he keeps burning your dinner and telling you how beautiful you are. . .

Reviewed by Susan Smith
Reviewed on September 3, 2010
For your burnt offerings
You pull with a frown
From that rusting microwave.
Saying, Sorry.
Grab your coat.
Be my treat!

LOL! Great image for a modern world.

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on September 2, 2010
What a touching, honest love poem. Gripping from the title through the last line. Awesome approach. Nicely done.

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on September 1, 2010
Thoughts creatively expressed. I've felt this way looking at my hubby. No one wants to be alone. Enjoyed this poem.
Sheila

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on August 31, 2010
Enjoyed very much sweet lady..Hugsss

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on August 31, 2010
More truth that poetry here, lovely lady, and the poetry
is powerful art. -gene.

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on August 31, 2010
Phyllis Jean, life this game we play. And always the player with the winning hand, death. Pursues relentlessly, patiently, victoriously. Your perspective on the game in these words shows the grit required to elude him as long as possible. May peace love and joy be with you my friend. Jon Michael

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on August 30, 2010
Classical lament.

Ron

Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on August 30, 2010
Atta girl!! Stick to your guns. Don't let em give up and don't you. Powerfully said....

Dick

PS - The book is at the printer, should be sending you your's within a couple weeks.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on August 30, 2010
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on August 29, 2010
Powerful, Pea; charged and powerful.
Yes!

John

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on August 29, 2010
Love it!

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on August 29, 2010
JEAN, DID YOU PAINT THE PICTURE?...IT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR THIS WONDERFUL POEM THAT TEARS AT THE READERS HEART WITH CANDID, STRONG PHRASES OF LOVE. WELL DONE AND ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING, LOVE AND BLESSINGS, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on August 29, 2010
very lovely words from a romantic poetess!

Peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on August 29, 2010
This is stunning and wonderful Phyllis!

It conveys so well how the human condition is for all of us, and those we love, to be pursued so relentlessly by death.
Blessings, be well,
Christine

Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on August 29, 2010
If it were I dear Phyllis, I would pass when you do. I could not live without you. It is hard enough in this situation. At least I have your warm loving writings. You are my enchantress.

GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS
TONY

Reviewed on August 29, 2010
wonderful show of emotional passion Pea

Love's Bounty Forevermore & then some
Vickie

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on August 29, 2010
Eternity!

Sagexoxo

Reviewed on August 29, 2010
No matter what we want, Death will have its say. Powerful, powerful cry from the heart begging for just a little more time ... well done, (((Pea))). I hope this is just the Muse, but have a feeling it's not ... if you need anything, I'm here for you. :(

(((((HUGS))))) love and prayer, Karla.


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