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Afterimage
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trying to capture the mood I am being a little self indulgent ===========================================
there's nothing left, nothing left of what was or what might have been. so i am left: howling, not at the moon but at its afterimage; crying, not over spilled milk, but milk unmilked from cows unbirthed from cows never conceived, regreting, regrets that i never had. = = = + = = = there's naught to do, having howled, cried, regretted, but carry-on-- carry-on in the alchemy of changing ashes to joy.

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Reviews of "Afterimage"

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

(((john)))

excellent write--multi-layered, deep, thought provoking...perfection!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by E. Richardson

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

the philosophers stone to changing ashes to joy is the heart, and you obviously have that, fellow wordsmith...well done!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

You are permitted your self indulgent moods, we all get them and all deserve them every now and then...I agree with the last paragraph, what else can you do? Peace, Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Well written John!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Fascinating, John, and quite good!

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

I really love this poem, so sharp and intense yet hopeful, wonderful contrasts and thoughts to ponder.

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