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The Drowning
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Sometimes all is given in the search. And the return, is often the memory we write about.
The Drowning by Carmen Ruggero The seasons of her life Passed In droning succession. In shades of melancholic charcoal, Months, into years, merged. Her existance untouched, By the florid hues Of spring Or the sound Of wind. Never felt the coolness Of snow on her cheeks, Or summer grass Beneath her naked feet. No difference she could see. Distracted, Her mind on a dream. Abstracted From reality. Mesmerized, Her gaze on that star, The brightest by far, The golden beacon; Beseeched. She didn't see The seasons passing, The sunset, Or moonrise. She only saw her dream... An illusion, One day she would have... One day... perhaps. And the dream came Stealthily in her slumber; Thirsting, Wanting, knowing Her arms would open. It seduced. She relinquished To the jealous lover. Its passion, Possessing, consuming. And they were one. Until exhausted, And then... were none. Isolation. Spiraling In a dark abyss, Bonds broken, links rotting Falling... falling... Dissolution, Agony. Hands stretching. No one reaching, No one caring, No one touching. A stranger. To all. Alone. Carmen Ruggero .2003

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on September 9, 2003

"The Drowning" is a true poetical expression depicting the experiences and emotions felt and lived by body and soul.

This poem, "The Drowning" is action under the rhythm of the drums of life; an enriching expression of feelings from the womb of the soul, poemized and poetized by an artist of the Verb.

I Salute You, Poet Carmen Ruggero.

I thank You for delivering this magnificent WRITING.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Exquisite poem, a joy to read!

Reviewed by Linda LANTERMAN (Reader)

Reviewed on September 8, 2003

Profoundly sad like all drownings
Carmen once again demonstrates her wonderful talent.
Linda Lanterman

Reviewed by RD Larson

Reviewed on September 7, 2003

very beautiful sad and evocative of lost loves and wishes made of gossamer dreams. I thank you for such beauty tonight.

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Absolutely riveting in its power of expression, Carmen, and so true to life.
That's how it can be.

Gina

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

So profound and beautifuly done.
"It seduced.
She relinquished
To the jealous lover.
Its passion,
Possessing, consuming.

And they were one.
Until exhausted,
And then... were none.
Isolation.

PJ

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

very profound write!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Interesting...

May Lu a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)