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Terrestrial Truth -

Do men immortal know whence went the crow, on it's jubilant journey to bestow the rod,the wreath, and mistletoe, for below, in the shadow of the pyramid I crossed the river of Life, my God as thy wife my fear as my strife, for I saw in the sun, that Life itself is pitiless perfection - J.A.B.

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Skat A

Date: 8/16/2015 1:04:00 AM

Hi Justin, wonderful to see your poem featured on the soup's home page. SKAT

Justin Bordner
Date: 8/16/2015 1:57:00 PM

Thank you for the love Skat...you're doing a great job keeping the Poets inspired and motivated with your Contest...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/4/2014 3:01:00 AM

I'm here to visit your older writes. Like Andrea...I love your last line. Perfection is only seen in the heart, Justin. One CHOOSES to see things that way or not. I'm a hopeless idealists and that isn't an easy way to live. Take care....

Justin Bordner
Date: 9/4/2014 12:53:00 PM

Yes Eileen, the idealism of the heart can be so very heavy with tears of fatigue, and it flies with more daring and speed than the greatest eagle when It glimpses raw love in a mean world. Remain beautiful and perfect Eileen...J.A.B.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 9/8/2013 8:11:00 PM

I agree and believe in your colorful conclusion more and more everyday. You wrap everything up with so little words. This is both philosophy and truth fused together as one. Sometimes we forget to be thankful for such a big thing -Life! It deserves to be capitalized. I like how you use this to enhance the word. Very effective in poetry. Gosh Justin, I have to say you've got to be my favorite poet so far. And not just for this site. Lovely, powerful words. Always, Laura

Justin Bordner
Date: 9/10/2013 1:56:00 PM

Thank you Laura for understanding my strange wisdom - your praise warms me - J.A.B. %

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/21/2012 10:23:00 PM

Brilliant. That is all. ^^ Always, Laura

Justin Bordner
Date: 8/23/2012 4:49:00 PM

only as brilliant as the people who can understand the voyage Laura -thank you my friend - J.A.B. ^^^

Anne P. Murray

Date: 8/10/2012 9:34:00 PM

The test ..to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you're alive, it isn't. "I crossed the river of Life, my God as thy wife my fear as my strife" The wisdom... of a learned one

Justin Bordner
Date: 8/23/2012 4:46:00 PM

Life and Providence has been patient with me Anne, and perhaps I have risen to the challenge successfully, to date - I am humbled by your statement - I cound't agree more, and I am alive and ecstatic! J.A.B.

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 7/28/2012 1:27:00 PM

This is pure poetic artistry, my friend. Exceptional imagery, rhyming and content. 'Terrestrial Truth,' (excellent title!) '...jubilant journey'and '...pitiless perfection' are cool alliterative phrases. BRAVO Justin!! Best wishes, Keith

Justin Bordner
Date: 7/30/2012 6:04:00 PM

I get excited about alliteration too Keith; cadence assists poetry to transform into music - I thank you very much for caring Keith - J.A.B.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/24/2012 8:03:00 PM

Justin, wow... what a covenant sprung from the sun... this is a wonderful epic poem, of truth.. thank you for sharing...pd

Justin Bordner
Date: 7/26/2012 10:43:00 AM

I know not the words to the Covenant PD.,however,my heart bursts with purpose - thank you for helping me to see PD. J.A.B. %

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/24/2012 6:01:00 PM

that is one GREAT line: Life as pitiless perfection. I really like that!! The title using the word Terrestrial is awesome too. I don't see that word bandied about very often!

Justin Bordner
Date: 7/26/2012 10:46:00 AM

I'm trying to remember Andrea,trying so hard - you are great in soul & quill - thanks - J.A.B

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/24/2012 12:13:00 PM

Well written Justin, strong and beautiful - good rhyme. - oxox hugs Anne-Lise

Justin Bordner
Date: 7/26/2012 10:48:00 AM

Your acknowledgement makes me more happy Anne - sometimes thats all Life needs to be - J.A.B.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 7/23/2012 6:18:00 PM

interesting read,,,,, I like it ,,,,, blessings to ya ;}

Justin Bordner
Date: 7/23/2012 10:20:00 PM

It is very important to me that we can share our visions,our growth together Debbie -thanks for your time - anticipating fine work from you - J.A.B.

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 7/23/2012 7:14:00 AM

Powerful imagery with metaphor happening here, Justin..."the rod, the wreath, and mistletoe". Symbols (oh I know you love them:)...God, death, love and salvation? A journey where one may find its true meaning. Best wishes! Mikki

Justin Bordner
Date: 7/23/2012 10:25:00 PM

So very gratifying that a long time veteran of the craft finds enduring value in my work;in many ways we write for each other- Mikki, you are on the right path -thanks so much for the erudite analysis-J.A.B. %