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Brick
by L. G. Figgins → (All Poetry by L. G. Figgins)
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There are bricks between us

Chinks in the mortar hold memories
of laughter

They feed on oxygen, but

You hold your breath and choke on the smoke, soot faced and plaster hearted

Does the fear of fire alarm you?

If you need an escape, a ladder will drop you down to safety

The same one you've used before

Just this once, can you jump into love without a net?








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 Reviews of "Brick"
Reviewed on February 28, 2005
Linda,

Great line, "You hold your breath and choke on the smoke, soot faced and plaster hearted ... " Exemplary all the way!!

Best wishes,

Robert

Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on February 26, 2005
Wise words Linda. This shows me that you've experienced the pain of lost love but you reveal such insight and understanding of the human condition. To love is to risk hurt but if we play it safe we just never know. I believe in taking the leap...
Take care talented lady
Love Chanti

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 26, 2005
This is good Linda!!

Thanks for sharing sis....I am doing just fine!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
Oh, very well done, Linda!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
What a great question at the end, Linda. I know that's been one of my problems and I recently decided to "throw caution to the clouds." Thank you for this. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
Oh, you've said a mouthful in few words. So many of us won't take the risk and so we lose what could be the greatest adventure and growth experience of our lives.

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
Fear of commitment and rejection, makes a net a wonderful safety valve... but someday, we all need to take "a leap of faith..."

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
Yes it does pack a punch especially the line about jumping into love without a net.

Reviewed by Melissa Rives
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
This packs a punch...well said!

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
How many of us do hold back.
Very powerful last line..


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