There is a huge message in this gracefully-presented language, Pat. You have formed a beautiful way of judge-not, and I especially like the delicacy of the last stanza, so generously kind in describing hypocracy. "....a heart I've yet to meet" indeed. Beautiful poise and deliverance. Love it. ~~ Diana
"Drink to me only with thine eyes,
And I will pledge with mine;
Or leave a kiss within the cup
And I'll not ask for wine."
You and Ben Jonson would make great company, Pat.
Pat, sometimes I think we forget that we are all a work in progress, some are slow at it, some fast, but we all progress at our chosen speed. You being you, me being me...don't change a thing. Nicely done.
Cheers,
Dan
Hear you loud and perfectly clear, Pat. Leave the hurtful comments in the cesspool where your drug them out of. I'm who I am, and I have flaws but if given time, I will be better. Leave bitterness far away from me.
Still Living on my Feet is the follow up to Tichaona Chinyelu’s first book, In the Whirlwind, which was rooted in a sense of hard-hitting revolutionary black love. However, in this sophomore effort, Tichaona brings the revolutionary essence from deep
Regis
A blossom evermore to beautiful lyrics.
Lady Mary Ann
Blessings and Happy New Year to you!
Christine
Anna
writing the lyrics
Lady Vivian
And I will pledge with mine;
Or leave a kiss within the cup
And I'll not ask for wine."
You and Ben Jonson would make great company, Pat.
budd
Love ya!
Jane
Cheers,
Dan