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The Bard's Trail
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
Rated "G" by the Author.

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Sometimes even the act of living each day begins to take a toll...
*The Bards Trail* *I chose to walk the path least traveled* *if that is what you want to know* *no easy yellow brick road* *to show me which way I have to go* *just my will to find a new tomorrow* *if I somehow survive today* *find another smile to booster* *the dark skies as I get underway* *slip by the weary huntress moon* *who claims to offer easy rest* *avoid the traps of despair* *laid for me by the very best* *stop here and there to smell* *the roses and garlic too* *offer my handout to a stranger* *perhaps my friend it may be you* *eat meagerly of bitterness* *swallow pride as pride may be* *drink not anger�s nectar* *resist that cup of poison offered me* *laugh with the little children* *innocent of what�s to come* *the reaper spares the babies* *that�s just how it�s done* *then when day kisses the night time* *these weary bones will find a clovered bed* *I�ll sleep the sleep of borrowed solitude* *once alone I�ve had my daily weep.*

Reviewed by CJ Heck

Reviewed on March 8, 2007

This is wonderful, Fee. My heart aches reading the melancholy tone, but alas, that's a part of life and you've poured it out from the heart and soul. A poignant and honest write here, my friend, as I've come to expect from you. Very well done.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

FELIX!!!! Your most heart-wrenching writes are so very often your absolute CLASSIC best and most superbly resonant with unforced rhythm and flow. This is an excellent poem with much movement and force behind it... it covers such a wide range of both emotion and substance. As always, spoken directly from and to the heart. And really well crafted. Your voice always speaks with conviction and sincerity and that always makes for powerful reading. Hate the sadness, but understand completely the desire to just "write it out", whether experienced or imagined. Bless you, Darlin, and thanks for mail. Will get back on it! :)) LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by Morning Star

Absolutely Beautiful
I love your final verse
Once alone I�ve had my daily weep.
Excellent Job!!
Love And Peace Always..Morning Star

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Most beautiful offering Felix!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

(((Fee))),

This one is beautiful. Well done, my (((friend))).

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

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Another wonderful write Felix, Thank you for sharing it with us.
Love your Cuz, Rose XOXO

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Excellent verses you pen, Fee; very well done! BRAVO!

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

Reviewed by Karen Cino

then when day kisses the night time
these weary bones will find a clovered bed
I�ll sleep the sleep of borrowed solitude
once alone I�ve had my daily weep.

Love that verse, Fee. I really loved this tale of solitude and the feeling of new beginnings.

~hugs~
Karen

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on March 5, 2007

A wonderful tale.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Very wise write Fee and, yes, I'll always stop to share your smile, chew the fat and listen to your mariner tales. If given the chance this would be a wish come true.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Refrain: the lion sleeps tonight. Your words inspire the vision of the Majestic lion as he strolles though his days. Instinct alone leads him forward. Lady J

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

yes sir, the act of living does take its toll-such a lovely, lonely write-

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

This reads like a quiet bedtime story, Felix. It is lovely. I especially like

drink not anger�s nectar

resist that cup of poison offered me

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

a most excellent tale