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The Poet's Curse
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The Poet's Curse
By La Belle Rouge


to bare the heart
expose the soul
spiritually naked
before the world

this the poet’s curse

to be what he is
before those who
know him not

and what he is not
to those who think
they do

curse of immortality
encased in a shroud
of emotive words

compelled to expose
dirt cleverly covered
by denial’s thick carpet
and shine word spotlights
into dangerous dark alleys

this is the poet’s curse

to be forever seeking
yet never unearthing
entire treasure of identity

except in words
forged in the fires
of suffering

read for amusement
by those who can not
know their price



3/11/2009 La Belle Rouge

“Poetry, Soul Whispers”

Music "Immortality"


 

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 Reviews of "The Poet's Curse"
Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on March 18, 2009
Nice work La Belle...we are creators of our own thoughts....and yet it is this that drives us to expose ourselves and the world with even more....

nice ...

Art Sun...

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on March 14, 2009
One of the first obstacles a writer has to get past is being brave enough to share. We can't please everyone. Great voice here. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Charles Keller
Reviewed on March 13, 2009
Good stuff, Kiddo! So true.

Reviewed on March 12, 2009
OH! This is So so so TRue SWEET Belle! I love this! I must keep revealing, as YOU must too! BRAVE ON GOOD WOMEN/Friend/Poetess of heart, mind and soul! Our Journey is LONG but we will arrive in plenty of time!....WRITE ON!
I missed ya' Sweet Belle! HOPE ALL is O.K. or on the way of improvement/healing/strengthening!
I will read more, laterrrrrr, I have to get up for work at 5:A. and I'm sick (headcold, stuffy and lost my Voice) so I'm up and reading... but I need sleep, it's only 3:22A. Glad YOU are BACK SWEETIE! and that pict. I WANT TO BE THERE!
WRITE ON!

Warmest of Blessings, LOVE and BRIGHT LIGHT, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo P.S. Can't wait to read the Dragon stories, I too wrote a couple- I love dragons and the Medieval era'
Have a GREAT DAY!

Reviewed by David Delaney
Reviewed on March 12, 2009
So true Belle, so true. Well done.

Dave.

Reviewed by Rozzy Diouf
Reviewed on March 12, 2009
Truly a curse! isn't it wierd that writing poetry is baring your soul to be judged by others? I really enjoyed this....God bless....love you picture in your Bio!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 12, 2009
this is the poet’s curse

to be forever seeking, yet never unearthing, entire treasure of identity

Quite powerful, La Belle, and Happy Birthday to you.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on March 12, 2009
As always very beautiful writing sweet lady...I sure have missed you and your wonderful writing...stay safe and well..Hugss,much love too you...

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on March 12, 2009
powerful direction, the last stanza really sums it all

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
the poet's curse is indeed his salvation ... excellent work. La Belle ...

Reviewed by Denise Edwards
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
"to be what he is and what he is not
before those who know him not
and what he is not
to those who think they do"....This said it for me! Indeed, we're misunderstood alot, scrutinized and criticized, yet we only strive to touch lives with wisdom and beauty....Wonderful!!

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
To touch others so deeply with words like you is a gift and a curse. To those of us who enjoy your poems--the adventures, the Colonel and his lady, your earthy poems that speak volumes of human nature as no one else can. We are blessed to have you among us. Thank you for sharing your priceless musings. Excellent. Liz

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
LaBelle,
You're back! Wonderful to see you again, everyone missed you and missed your great writing. This is a splendid return, well done!
John

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
The Poets Curse,
CAN cost us a large purse,
But we can do better & no worse...ed

Reviewed on March 11, 2009
Stunning image and write - undone by the power of emotion in these lines - well done, LaBelle. Nice to see you again - you've been missed!

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

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
Oh what a gorgeous photograph! Subtle overtones of a heavy heart and soul filled with conflict, yet the beauty lies within. Nice to have you back, you have been missed....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
Well said... but more importantly... I'VE MISSED YOU LA BELLE!!! Are you doing ok? You've been missed by many, and I hope you are doing fine... take care of yourself, hugs, lindalaw

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
Like Sage said..
Love ya Belle...
Ron

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
A well used and stained old table, a candle, a creaking chair, and the hand of the poet writing words in a piece of paper like black tears.
The poem told us just now that baring one's soul is not a choice.
Perfect poem on a perfect return.

Georg


Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
Such a good return poem from such a great poetess...welcoome back and I love this write and how it truly captures the essence of the poet.

hugs
Fee

Reviewed on March 11, 2009
Great write and music, Belle; well done!

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

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
Excellent my friend. You put your feelings and emotions into these words quite beautifully. God bless.

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
It's the cyber world, the New Age heartbreaks displayed announced by Google contrary to Hallmark for all curiosity seekers and gossipmongers for the sake of amusement what they think they know not...The Poet's Curse writes its revealing way into our hearts, Belle, and don't think for one minute, I don't cherish you and all you are about in these three senses, a friend, a respected writer of a cornucopia of genres, and a woman of intellect...it's good to be in your company always...from my quill to yours, La Belle Rouge...

Love,
Sage

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
She Whispers the truth as a poet surely does. So good to read you again. I have missed you my belle.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Keith Rowley
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
My dear Belle, this is the poets' glory!
Nice work.
Keith


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