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Ephemeral
by James D. Maxon → (All Poetry by James D. Maxon)
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Though the world may temporally take me away, 
                                      my heart is always here to stay.

In my wanderings I have found many deceiving desires, 
                                      yet you give me rest when I tire.
 
And as I gaze at the glittering of man made things, 
                                      I realize it's only my greed that gleams.

For here with you is where I belong, 
                                      and those other things will soon be gone.

 

Though you tell me fire burns, 
                                      I still touch it.
Though you warn me the bridge is out, 
                                      I still walk it.
Though you give me all I need, 
                                      I still want more.
Though your love is unequaled, 
                                      I still seek elsewhere.

 

Yet here in the quietness of my heart, 
                                      these things slowly fade away.

And as I reach out to the light, 
                                       it is you who will always stay.


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 Reviews of "Ephemeral"
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on March 18, 2009
Life's lessons learned well, very perceptive...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Rafiriio Daniels
Reviewed on March 18, 2009
This was nice the first stanza was great!


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