Health:
a battle for balance,
regeneration versus decay;
build up, break down.
And fourteen pounds
of barometric pressure
weighing on my chest
keeps my lungs breathing -
in... out...
Fighting fit
today I am weak,
watching you -
the Strong -
making your peace,
embracing your death
in the white flag
of a kiss.
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Reviews of "Battle Won"
Reviewed by M. B. (Reader)
Reviewed on April 18, 2005
Your creative vision is stupendous in BATTLE WON, Kate. You portray dis-ease brilliantly. Your ending is gasp-inducing and extremely thought provoking.
fabulous imagery here, Kate, and leaves me somehow at peace, as if all is right with the world even when breathing and just being feels like so much futile effort.
Kate, your poetry always strives to enchant and entice my mind with innovative imagery and subject matter that are both magical and growing in their profundity ... battle won, indeed!
Re-Release! No longer back-listed. Return to the Olde Ways. The hustle and bustle of modern day life has brought many of us to a quick fix attitude.This book is for those of you who are fed up; have looked at your life and your loved ones and realize
~ Mari
today I am weak,
watching you -
the Strong -
making your peace,
embracing your death
in the white flag
of a kiss
such a powerful write...love n luck....BHUWAN!!!
Take care,
Sherry
Love,
Eileen
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in america, karen lynn in texas. :D
Paul;-]
Thought provoking and stunnningly penned--well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Happy Writing,
Victoria Taylor Murray
Felix