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An Emerald Eye

A rugged face, generations old This old heart once fiery and bold An age ago passion burned within him A spirit and pride never to be broken His life devoted to frugal comfort and His passion, devoted to the things of the soul Nowdays standing along his old streets Amongst shadows where old ghosts meet Not many faces turn, no need, these days, Just a blind eye for his dying ways

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/18/2016 12:33:00 PM
OWEN, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 7/17/2016 3:20:00 PM
Thanks a lot Linda. Its been years since I've written anything but I am going to start again
Date: 12/6/2015 12:40:00 PM
OWEN, Enjoyed reading your poem today. LUV **SKAT**
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Date: 9/24/2009 4:51:00 PM
you're a wonderful poet, creative and you have the ability to form a picture in a mind, very artistic, keep writing!!!-------Ell
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Date: 5/29/2009 4:46:00 AM
Nicely written. Welcome to Poetry Soup.
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Date: 5/26/2009 5:43:00 AM
Welcome to PoetrySoup. I am hoping to see many more poems here written by you. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/21/2009 1:03:00 PM
Fascinating.
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Date: 5/21/2009 12:27:00 PM
Lovely piece, Owen. You have much to say in this piece: the wearing of time, age, body...but the strength in the face of change. Wonderful! Donna
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Date: 5/16/2009 12:48:00 PM
This is excellent. We ought to remember our ancestors and give them credit for our birth. I like the flow of the message in this poem. So often many forget. I like the reflection in this poem. Great job and welcome to the Soup! ~Joseph
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Date: 5/15/2009 9:41:00 PM
Again Owen, I think your writing is amazing. Its profound and unique to you. Keep on writing, this little lass cant wait to read more. Tell me about Ireland one day, Ive never been there and greatly want to. I imagine its quite beautiful in some, or most parts. Always, Jessica
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Date: 5/15/2009 7:00:00 PM
Wow! Your writing has incredible depth, Owen. Welcome to Poetry Soup. There are many folks here who will welcome "Our Eire" friend from Ireland. Love the two poems you've posted so far! Carolyn
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