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And Carly Sang
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Its legacy, the blessing of ice over the singed neurons of a tormented mind, Carly Simon's voice ripples through time. This is an inverted echo of her sweetness, a resonant act of time itself, as the mother of sorrow gently carves the flesh of my soul...
And Carly sang Hold me in your hands like a bunch of flowers Freezing my heart in the hall of decades Birthing only death at the end of life’s odyssey Reaching Reaching for the fading joy of youth’s memories Long, dark, bright shadow-land Mist shrouded corridors of years Befoul all thoughts of freedom gained and lost And knowledge gained through lonely years Cold load of stone enwreathed in poisoned moss Breaks the spirit of contemplation Sweet singer from days of youth Dear Carly Harbinger of sorrow in the mouth of time In joy of blood-wet spring your songs were birthed Harmonies echo still From gaping corpses wrapped tight In chorus of the mime

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Reviews of "And Carly Sang"

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 7, 2008

I have always loved Carly Simon. Thank you for sharing this fine tribute, Keith. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Mary Coe

Reviewed on December 5, 2008

Powerful and beautiful.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on October 21, 2008

Keith,

Powerful imagery pulls this poem together so uniquely - great line -"Hold me in your hands like a bunch of flowers . . ."

Best regards,

Lance

Reviewed by Linda Law

Reviewed on October 2, 2008

I wish I could come up with something more original...but your writing is incredible! The pain and the joy all wrapped in one voice. I love this. lindalaw

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on September 19, 2008

You write with such incredible imagery and a certainty that's difficult for me to explain.

Reviewed by Axilea MU

Reviewed on September 19, 2008

This is an interesting encounter. The deepest torment and the most soothing sweetness.

I especially like the end, you have painted it with great precision and sensitivity.

Axilea

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on August 14, 2008

Interesting indeed...take care OK...Hugsss

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on August 13, 2008

It's great to see a new poem by you, Keith. As usual, your imagery and word choices are unique - giving one a reason for thought. I enjoyed this piece. Hugs.
Sheila

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