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Three-Fold Cord 1979
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Ecclesiastes 4 v 12: "A cord of three strands is not quickly broken"



PART I

Three's Allowed...

Husband, lover, brother, friend;
Sister, lover, mother, other -
All for one and one for three,
bonded in triunity


PART II

Bathsheba...

She was Mistress of her Manor
Lady of her Lot;
She had her Boldwood
and her Gabriel Oak -
for love she wanted not

But there was for her another:
swashbuckling, suave and dashing
He captured her with flashing sword,
her life with danger lashing

She was Princess of her Castle
and Maker of her Fate
Though well-beloved she longed to see
the Captain at her Gate


PART III

Lovers' Knot...

True love's never smooth
Triangular wheel goes bump
Lovers' knot tightens


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 Reviews of "Three-Fold Cord 1979"
Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on May 15, 2004
I missed this poem Kate. Of the three it's the lovers' knot that prresents a greater challenge. The other parts have either a revealed
conclusion or a understood one. But I can feel the bump bump of the will as it turns, and I am fearful of the end. (something I cannot know - unless it is revealed) Hugs x Bill

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
Part three is bloody spot on...

Reviewed by Larry Rochelle
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
Only part 3 scares me. The other parts enlighten. The knot poses a problem. Is it too tight? Or not, that knot?

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
Oh Kate
These are so unique and special, I like the subject,and how i feel it relates to relationships....those of old and those in these progressive times......i guess human nature is human nature......and after that fact......well its a no brainer......we are what we are when it comes to affairs of the heart......We all emcompass various levels of being in our lives.....even hermits......ty for this........and making me think tonight!!! pax........A

Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
These are so well-crafted- it's great to see poetry as an art form like these poems. Well-done.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
Kate,
These are so beautiful and
well written, passing in time so to say.
I really enjoyed this one.

Peg

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
This is some thought-provoking image...as far as poets go, Kate.
But in the Biblical sense...the "three fold cord" stands for
husband, wife, and God.
Perhaps this is why the POET'S "triangular wheel goes bump?"
Just thinking out loud, as your fine poetry makes me do.

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
I love part three...GREAT writing, Kate...I love the gap you maintain between two parts, for readers to get inside your poems...

Debashish

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
'Triangular wheel goes bump'

A most interesting read; enjoyed this, Kate.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
Kate, most fascinating write. You never fail to please.

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on May 11, 2004
Hi Kate,

This is great. Does the three fold cord refer to David, Bathsheba, and her husband? Enjoyed.


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