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The Old, Old Story
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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THE OLD, OLD STORY

Red or white:
passionate or pure?
Disease, a balm,
sweet poison, cure?

Cool sea-glass day,
warm as smokescreen night.
Written in flesh, frozen in ice,
naughty or nice.

Surprise, a shot in
the dark, a lark?
Aflame since of old,
price paid, soul sold?

Freak storm, sudden calm,
fresh breeze;
finally seeing dense woods
for the trees.

The last four letters
clasped by dying breath;
what only remains
when nothing’s left.

Waxing and waning,
moon-lorn on every page;
its every sunburst phase
caught centre stage.

Each rooftop, mountain, star
describes its peaks
that skin-to-skin transcribe
between warm sheets.


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 Reviews of "The Old, Old Story"
Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on February 14, 2014
~Kate~
Centre stage on this one. A fresh breeze to read
this delightful write.

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Diana Legun (Reader)
Reviewed on February 10, 2014
So much energy in this poem. I especially liked:
"The last four letters
clasped by dying breath;
what only remains
when nothing’s left."
I've been away so long, now I see many new author names. It was comforting to select yours, Kate. Never disappointed ~~ Diana

Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on February 2, 2014
Superb wordplay, dazzling language, expertly crafted.
An old, old story, perhaps, but a new and creative rendering
leaving this reader to cry out "more!"

Reviewed on January 31, 2014
It can't be said enough or retold too many times. So many sing song ways. Good and bad. Play it again Sam. Life is to be lived. Here's to harmony!

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on January 31, 2014
Kate,
Love the ying and yang of this poem, the last stanza does it for me!!!!
Another Kate write that goes right to my heart.
Lovely work my dear.
Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 30, 2014
i like what you're cooking here in your kettle ... a "sweet poison" sounds like my cure as long as my soul remains priceless ... cryptic and warm to read,. the transference sounds divine ...

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on January 30, 2014
Love it. Liz

Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on January 30, 2014
Blimey Kate. This nearly blew my hard.........................drive.
It plays out in such an overcoming way. Capturing and captivating the reader in to its embrace of the clever con to perpetuate the human race in fun and written with your charm and grace. xx

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on January 30, 2014
Not sure I caught all of the innuendo but there is an undercurrent of sensuality that I really like amidst the Ying and Yang of life's passing.

Ron

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on January 30, 2014
Romance, slow dance, glances...Very seductive to the reader, Kate!

Always,

Deborah

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 29, 2014
For me, this poem is worthy of much more than a single reading since it elicits so much interpretation. I do appreciate the meaning and the emotions that are brought to life through your verses, Kate. Thank you for sharing your gift. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on January 29, 2014
enjoyed how this played through

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on January 29, 2014
this one says so much
budd

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on January 29, 2014
Yep, you scored big time on this creeping, slowly creeping sensuous poem which you finally admitted . . . Yesss!

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on January 29, 2014
There is such a subtle effect as one reads, and then the ending confirms the loving seduction of life. Beautiful.


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