Monday, October 21, 2013

price of remission



price of remission

want
and wish of will
won't wash the words away
that weaken bold encampments
and leach
               love's long slanting day

drop by wanton drop
the acidic sibilance of fear
                                       distills
soul scorn from heart sworn
flooding damnation on the dear

time's weary papyrus
rolls tight behind each moving hand
and when the ink of rage is dry
it's lost again
                    you understand



3 comments:

  1. I listened... and yes I understood Ed. Take care ...my friend.

    Chris

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  2. :: this is one of the best poems ever written, maestro ed... it's the most exquisite tribute to introspection... it contains life's most precious lesson... it's got the most stunning instances of alliteration ever... and your presence and voice are divine... :)

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    1. thank you serah for your always warm and engaging support

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