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Poetic License
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"Wrestling with the angel of destiny"


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Poetic License

I live on the knife of life not the fence
Each day is a dangerous trip for me
While each night is an existential fight
Wrestling with the angel of destiny

Life has been frightening hard and intense
Looking in dark and deep places for light
Some drugs some alcohol some decadence
But mostly stubborn striving for the best
Doing what I do with all of my might
Which I pray God might mitigate the rest

I will not complain nor need I explain
And somehow I think things might turn out right
In any case right for my poetry
Let them call the rest poetic license

+Steven Curtis Lance



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 Reviews of "Poetic License"
Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 12, 2008
Peril, struggle, escape, and hope--your poem has them all, wrapped neatly in a well-constructed and delivered package. Nicely done, Stevie.

Reviewed by Nicky Goodman
Reviewed on January 11, 2008
heehee, with a wry sense of humour like this one, 'somehow i think things might turn out all right' too - yeah - 'let them call the rest poetic license' - liked this idea! - super poem, enjoyed, Nicky xx

Reviewed on January 10, 2008

Truly deep and dark, but I see a sliver of light piercing the heart!
Blessings! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Charles Keller
Reviewed on January 10, 2008
Poignant and thought-provoking piece, Steven.

Reviewed on January 10, 2008
Steven,

Poetic license can be a good thing...lets us escape reality. Think I understand where you're coming from...well done.

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

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 10, 2008
Although I would not presume to be bold, I believe I understand where you are "coming from" with this poem, Steven. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis


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