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Embers
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Lots to do today, but sheesh, needed to write SOMETHING.

Here among the embers of a burnt out muse


I fan what flames that are left and take comfort


In the act of doing so, elusive mystery of self


Expression kindled once more as I chain these


Words together, freeing what thoughts that linger


Above the feelings from which they rise, and


 


Taking heed of a sky as it slowly darkens with the


Promise of rain, I realize now why a shadow falls


Across these lines, oozes through my fingers like


Tainted ectoplasm from a heart long haunted by


A restless desire to be occupied with something


A bit more tangible than a past best left behind.


 


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“Embers”


 


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 Reviews of "Embers"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 2, 2005
"Tainted ectoplasm from a heart long haunted by
A restless desire to be occupied with something
A bit more tangible than a past best left behind."
I love these verses and the not so subtle wisdom elicited within them. Thank you, George. Love and peace to you. Regis


Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
these words aren't chained together, they came together willingly from the tips of your fingers, from your fantastic mind and i believe they are honored to be used in this poem

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
For being in a hurry, you did great work again, George.

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
George,
This is a large serving of poetic pleasure.
Seems as though one would want to reach for the new, but at the same time swing slowly on the past.
Enjoyed this.

Lisa

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
nicely done

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
There is no yesterday or tomorrow... all we have is today and the who we are within it. There is no limit to who we can be today - apart from the unseens stigmas we place on ourselves and which colour our life's perspectives. I am so glad that you do "just have to write", because I so look forward to your sharp, black and white images which are profoundly stirring. If so the black and white, then how much more so when the deepening technicolour comes... always awed by your ability to give shape and expression to the lumpy, duvet-days of our lives... TY and Bless you, Kate xx

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
I think Robert gave the best answer here..and therefor I will ditto him!!

Build that fire George...geeeeeez I need one right now ...raining here and bloooooody cold!!

Love Tinka ;p

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 31, 2005
it seems you desire to let go of the past but can still feel the heat its simmering embrace ... my only advise is to build a new fire ...

the tone is sombre yet it sings out with reflection and focus ...

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on March 31, 2005
"We shall never forget our past... but we won't dwell on it either..." great write

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on March 31, 2005
You always do these so well George.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 31, 2005
Once again George, your perspective is superb
and your clarity of vision always amazes me!
Wonderful write!

Eileen

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes
Reviewed on March 31, 2005
I adore your line breaks!

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 31, 2005
Some things are better left behind.


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