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Effete
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*Effete* Soul felt weariness Stress and strain of sleeplessness Life Force scattered wide Noise of Worldly grind Total madness at each turn Overwhelming maze Costly depletion Cannibalized mind amuck Blinding Darkness looms Whither Path of Light Focused flame of Desire Grace of Harmony How to find one's Way Sanctity of deep Repose Restoration's Bliss Copyright 2011 by CG McGovern-Bowen All Rights Reserved, April 09, 2011 Santa Rosa Valley, California

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Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on April 11, 2011

... sometimes all it takes is a good night's sleep to take the balance in all ways back into credit. Love the line "Cannibalized mind amuck" - says it all. We inhabit depleted streets, that's for sure. xx

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 10, 2011

"how to find one's way" ... indeed our great dilemma ....

best,

Jude ...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 10, 2011

Superb poem,title so effective! I agree with John...

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on April 10, 2011

Achieving that 'deep Repose' is the ticket,
Carolyn, if we can..
'Life Force scattered wide' now that i understand
and constantly have to come to terms with.
As ever, fine thoughtful deep writing.

John

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2011

C.G. From despair to hope-
Always,
Deborah

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on April 9, 2011

Lots of meaning in this write. Well done.

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