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Paul Says We're Alright Tonight
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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PAUL SAYS WE’RE ALRIGHT TONIGHT


Funny, our differing worlds –
you in yours, me in mine –
with just an “el” between:

one long tongue wrapped
round itself in knots;

one drawbridge raised
over a seemingly
breachless gulf;

one tall lighthouse
keeping dangerous vessels
safely at bay.

I gaze from my native
blue-green ball,
you stare
from distant red.

Much space between
but only words apart.


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 Reviews of "Paul Says We're Alright Tonight"
Reviewed on August 26, 2009
I love how in many of your poems/writings of the heart Kate, YOU write with a mystery and a slight whisk of knowing, and believing!
Paul said it right - That makes it so :)
Your imagery is astounding and I feel an sense of loneliness... BE WELL! and STAY POSITIVE!

WRITE ON!
Blessings and Peace, Purple_Passions, SHEExooo

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on July 30, 2009

In a word, "OUTSTANDING!"


Reviewed on July 21, 2009
Only words apart! Beautifully penned, whistful yet strong.

Reviewed on July 18, 2009
Words can bridge the gap, whether simple or elegant ... but it is their reception that lowers the drawbridge. Well done, Kate!

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on July 18, 2009
methinks Paul is a very smart man ;)

between the space of words is the 'el'ation of their potential meaning ...

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on July 18, 2009
Excellent write Enjoyed
Peace & love

William

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
Your use of similies is flawless,and the message loud and clear!
Superb poetry, Kate!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Linda Zebsokey
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
Oh that intense longing for soul-deep communication, Kate. I know it. I've experienced it. The false sense of safety in saying nothing and the distance created by "keeping dangerous vessels safely at bay." I can see how this write could speak to human to human communication or our relationship with the Almighty. Really good work!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
The fine imagery enhances the meaning of this write, Kate. Lovely work. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
Kate,
Yes and yes again - gorgeous images and a long, so satisfying aftertaste.
John

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
Kate, line for line, I like the way you write. or did I say
that before? It's a small world after all, when you share the
right words. -gene.

Reviewed on July 17, 2009
A desire to be connected - which you are - love the delicious shivers of pleasure in,

"...one long tongue wrapped/round itself in knots...." yes. That is the way to be tongue-tied or occupied or something! LOL

Well done, my dear, as always. You leave me undone with the power of your words -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
Funny how such small things can keep people words apart. Excellent poetry!

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
Nicely done as your pen takes pause on each sentence.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
I like this--especially the winsdom in, "one tall lighthouse
keeping dangerous vessels
safely at bay.

Reviewed on July 17, 2009
Nice one, Kate; very well penned/imaged! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 17, 2009
I LOVE YOUR ENDING...MUCH SPACE BETWEEN BUT ONLY WORDS APART. ISN'T WONDERFUL TO KNOW THAT HE IS JUST A PRAYER AWAY? UNIQUE AND TOUCHING. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS


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