poemranker ::Loneliness, Grief, and Other Emotions by MacFrantic

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Free verse № 96568

Loneliness, Grief, and Other Emotions

Member since 2003 · Posted 9 Apr 2004 · 3 comments

A host of inhibitions I The drought of the longest day soon ends This feeling to stray remains As only sin itself am I A caustic breath of saturation Bound by rain of a different color Moon of sorrow waxing I Copper heart beneath the sky Emaciated conscience choking Approaching vanity never I Such a solemn foothold of apprehension To speak to a wall and receive yourself

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[8] deleted user 9-Apr-04/12:06 PM Reply
I think you are playing around with poets who speak constantly of sadness. I hope so! If I knew so, I would give a 10.
[7] Shuushin 10-Apr-04/7:43 PM Reply
such riddles.

That "I" construct is almost workin'
[7] Shuushin 10-Apr-04/7:43 PM Reply
such riddles.

That "I" construct is almost workin'