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Sorrow

The rose is full the emblem of the thief, skull and crossbones the compositor of grief; love purloins the heart, envy steals the soul and darkness shrouds the day. Life is hard and tragedy is tough, downheartedness is hard to take; to break the bond of sorrow means an effort of the will, once overcome the sun's caress will bless your window sill!

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Steven Mcmorrow

Date: 4/15/2009 1:08:00 PM

So very powerful and wonderfully written. Such true pain and struggles hurt us all, and you have captured the very essence of that, but turned it into a very good poem. I would also like to thank you for commenting on my poem "Rise Above". It is very much appreciated. Steven

Kristy De La Keur Scoville

Date: 4/14/2009 8:22:00 PM

wow powerful so much better than mine thank you for your comment it was very much appreciated

Raul Moreno

Date: 4/14/2009 1:09:00 PM

Nice message Keith, there are many struggles we must overcome...Raul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/13/2009 7:50:00 PM

Very nice, Keith! Like the way you describe the obstacles one must overcome in life before "the sun's caress" can "bless your window sill!" You always speak straight from your heart. It is the sign of great strength in a writer. Outstanding! Love, Carolyn

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/13/2009 4:50:00 PM

visionary poetry, trully majestic, Keith! Jim

Date: 4/13/2009 4:44:00 PM

Wow! So much to think about in this poem. Good use of imagery to convey emotion. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for your kind words on my haiku. Keep up the good writing. Karen

Jane Bowen

Date: 4/13/2009 10:57:00 AM

My...this is beautifully written...you are quite the poet mr sir! I loved the saddness inside your words that speak volumes of truth and heartache...and volumes more of dignity and hope for tomorrow...the sun's caress will bless your window sill! Phenomenal stuff Keith! This is outstanding and so easy to read...what magic and rhythm to each line. Great...no..FANTASTIC piece. I'll be clicking on for my fav. poem! Talk to you soon friend and keep up the great writting. Always a friend at the soup!