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Rhyme And Reason
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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RHYME AND REASON

Rhyme is a storm-tossed breeze
blown hither and thither,
following a whisper in the trees

Reason is a stranded ark,
a picked-clean whalebone carcass:
exposed and devoured hidden deep

Rhyme without reason
is whistling down the wind;
ultrasonic sensitivity
lost in space

Reason without rhyme
is a granite edifice
rising out of desert sand,
casting a shadow
that gives no shade

But, together...

Reason is a mighty vessel
ploughing the oceans
of the voyage of discovery,
warm trade winds of rhyme
filling her sails,
directing her course

Beautiful as
an albatross
aloft in full flight

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 Reviews of "Rhyme And Reason"
Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga
Reviewed on August 13, 2004
Dear Kate,

Not only is this beautifully written it is also very insightful, plenty of options to ponder on. Positives and negatives so to speak, facts and fiction, can two issues work together, how do the work apart. Very clever write Kate.

warm hugs
Elga
p.s. trying to catch up on all since I have had fun and games with my comp and then the tel line. Comp lost so much work (cries) never rains bt pours.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
exhilerating imagery! conceptually inspired ...

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Powerful imagery; a wonderful write, Kate. Much enjoyed the read.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
This one is so excellent kate the visuals are outstanding.... {{{{rainbows overhead}}}}}] HUGS--- HEY I love the Cards sent babies theirs smiles....
Keep making the world Shine Sweet Kate Soul Sista.....{{Angel Kate}

LP


Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
wow!!!
and it is seen here in the verses
you have crafted an excellent poem here
with lots of rhythm!!!

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Indeed! Rhythm and Rhyme are the fortress of dreams, living and a poets melee. You've given us wisdom to keep and think about. I always gravitate to poetry with messages like yours. Grand design in words!!!!.
Susan

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Having seen Stone Mountain from my resort room recently, and feeling the breeze of a strong storm coming off the Gulf of Mexico in times past, I appreciate the way you put this together. And the reason and the rhyme are completely logical, and oh so beautifully spoken here.

blessin's Kate, and thank you,
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
what creativity in reason and rhyme

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Neat! I liked this.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Kate -

Uniquely yours, this is one fantastic write - superb!

Robert

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Interesting and creative phrases contained within this poem, Kate! My favorite stanza of your's is:

"Reason is a mighty vessel
ploughing the oceans
of the voyage of discovery,
warm trade winds of rhyme
filling her sails,
directing her course"

Ah, I love this! How I wish I had written it! I perhaps would have used: "on voyages of discovery" instead of "of the voyage", however I still think it's wonderful! I moves and inspires me. Thanks, dear heart!


Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Kate dear, our minds are in sync again, today...with these
comparisons of flight.
This was lovely, girl. I always enjoy reading you.
Hugs

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
what would we be without rhyme or reason

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Kate this is a glorious piece of writing!
I agree with Thomas;-)!Kudo's!

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Kate, and your brilliant poetry is why I return to your magnificent Den, Poet! You continue to press the outer reaches of the mind and compel one to think outside the box! Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent. Outstanding work!

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Least it's not the duldrums, on this autumn kinda cold dark day, thanks for making it darker..lol, nope this is some fab write..

Nice one kloudy Kate..

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Great write and very creative!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
Beautiful as
an albatross
aloft in full flight

This is a beautiful poem, Kate. Truly Enjoyed.


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