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Mea Culpa
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Mea Culpa
By La Belle Rouge


I was born, mea culpa?
and was my sin so great
unwise youthful naivety
deserving of life sentence?

if I should cry mea culpa
this day and forevermore
would mercy unlock the door?

if suddenly dark shadows
gave way to sun’s light
would frightened child
run back into the night?

blinded by freedom’s dawn
knowing not how to be…free
mea culpa, surely it must be

quiet desperation, unspoken
the fault seems laid on me
surely mea culpa, mea culpa
the love between me and thee



8/28/2009 La Belle Rouge


"Poetry, Soul Whispers"

Music "Leaves On The Seine"



 

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 Reviews of "Mea Culpa"
Reviewed on August 31, 2009
A harsh and worthy testiment to those without compassion, especially for the youthful, growing mind. Beautiful and thoughtful words, Belle!
Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on August 30, 2009
Excellence in this poetis gem

Love & peace

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on August 30, 2009
Great work, Belle, moving verse indeed!

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on August 30, 2009
we are innocent until life forces itself upon us and we live life in reaction ...

very stirring poem, La Belle ...

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on August 30, 2009
Absolutely beautiful, I feel as though I can read it over and over as I am seranaded by the soft music. Thank you for sharing La Belle.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on August 29, 2009
LaBelle,
This is fine writing, exploring, probing, searching for meaning and truth. Yes!

John

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on August 29, 2009
love this poem, but then i love most all yourr work.

cheers,
dan

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
The heart aching pulsating "mea culpa" cried by the innocent receiving yet more undeserved lashes.
Sit on his lap, let his arms around you form a nest where the little bird will feel warmth and safe.

Georg


Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
"blinded by freedom’s dawn
knowing not how to be…free
mea culpa, surely it must be"

Wonderful lines. Enjoyed.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
beautiful indeed!

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
Beautiful, La Belle.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
I find your poem very compelling and soul-reaching, Belle. I am reminded of a poem that I have posted here at AD entitled, "Absolution." I used the phrase "mea culpa" in it. Your verses "struck a chord" with me. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
Most heartfelt, La Belle.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
if I should cry mea culpa
this day and forevermore
would mercy unlock the door?

Lovely work, Belle. Deep and thoughtful; searching and searing. It seems many of us were born with the said Jonah Complex... my mother never stopped telling me why!!!!!!! So, yes, everything is ALWAYS my fault. But, darlin, those who know they are in dire need of mercy are perhaps also those who are always quick to dispense it? "Sorry" and "I love you" are always the most difficult words to say... and are, of course, a perfect marriage in themselves, ensuring an extra-special bond of both vulnerability and trust. Very strong and penetrating writing as per u. xx

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
Very soul stirring...we are if we are to believe the words of some born with sin, so if that is so we are born only to repent. I think and believe that a child is born innocent and should be treated that way and nourished through life unafraid of demons and devils.
fee

Reviewed on August 28, 2009
Compelling poem, Belle, and the music: so beautiful! Very well penned/illustrated; brava!

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

Reviewed by Richard Arrington (Reader)
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
Very good. thank you.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
"if suddenly dark shadows / gave way to sun’s light / would frightened child / run back into the night?"

Love this poem. A lot of underlying, layered meanings within its framework I believe. That quote about? Very telling.


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