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POUNDS OF CONSEQUENCE
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I was reading a mystery novel about Shakesphere and was inspired in this direction.


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Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.
Benjamin Franklin





Pounds of Consequence



A secret is a prison
A secret is a treasure
Depending on it's content
Lies pain or pleasure's measure

It can be an intrusion
Supporting an illusion
If not your own, but other's
To guide your words, or smother

While trust is such an honor
Bestowed in confidence
The burden lies as weighty
In pounds of consequence

Pax
A
2/18/10
 

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Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on February 23, 2010
The Merchant of Venice and his pound of flesh. But take it as ye may, but with nought blood. The prison a lock with a shylock.
You is just toooo clever.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on February 21, 2010
A secret is only as important as its consequence if revealed. A weighty write.

Ron

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on February 21, 2010
... and YOUR pound of poetry flesh I have been craving over a very long time, Anita! And this satisfies, as do all your writes - and stunning artworks!! You have a gift of weaving deeply philosphical tendrils of thought into the most intricate of poetic gilded fretwork whose beauty and artistry we can only stand back in awe of and admire... and then sigh deeply! Another write that's worth it's weight in meaning. So good to see you here again! :)) xx

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on February 20, 2010
Anita,
This poem feels a bit mysterious. I want to know the secret! lol:) This is so strange, but I was just dusting my bedroom (not the strange part) and I found a key similar to the one in your painting. I put it on top of my jewelry box, thinking it would be great inspiration. After reading your poem, it feels more like a premonition now. Enjoyed this write! Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on February 19, 2010
If that's your painting I am so impressed. And you haven't lost a beat with your writing. Blessings and peace ... richard

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on February 19, 2010
Pax,
You say this well and there is great truth here.

John

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on February 19, 2010
so true! Your poem flows with intrigue for all secrets to come to pass, but only the one's needing to be freed! Some are meant to be sealed.
The some that hold no consequence...

Loved this!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on February 19, 2010
Very philosophical, young lady....and quite good as well...Ed (hope u r staying well)

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on February 19, 2010
This is such. A good piece of writing as well as good food for thought

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on February 19, 2010
the pounds of consequence apply only if we were dare to even consider breaking the trust bestowed upon us -- A PAX, this is a marvelous piece of work, fresh, a new twist for a revisited concept -- peace and love be with you -- JM


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