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White Paper
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certain prayers...


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White Paper

When the sun comes in, out of the cold,
mind drifts in momentary dreams of peace.
Begins, the anointing; morning
chants, steps closer to the cafe, I enter
the world of words       zero visibility;
train signals pass  - a circle of mist
My slender arms; palms slide toward earth,
small sun bracelets; finger cymbals - click,
(sound within sound within sound), sound
gives way to silence and disconnected
memory - a nation of flag-draped coffins,
numerous things undone; certain prayers
God answers; unconventional geography
strolls shameless through ground shores,
circles borders of half-lit rooms, our
perfumed world tendrils around prayer;
(Heavens anoint remote villages and this
blue air of late autumn) In matching hues;
sky-blue, worry-free, our foreign affairs
are meaningful to each little one born . . .
My dream is an earthy thread; New sun
streaking across the white paper of freedom.

Deborah Russell, © 2006

Poets for Humanity, 06


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 Reviews of "White Paper"
Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on December 10, 2006
Now that's what I call a desk that needs serious transition.

"I enter the world of words zero visibility;" Oh how I can relate to this line. Knowing that something needs to emerge, but not having a clue how it's going to get out.

A powerful and moving analogy Deborah. Happy Holidays and all the best as you navigate in search of words.

Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed on December 10, 2006
EXCELLENT write, Deborah! Wonderful choice of words in this one!!!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)


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