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The Darkness At Noon

Allow me to climb thirteen steps in peace As you leave, look back show me no sorrow For these dark gallows will soon take my life Innocence cares not, for my tomorrows A final kiss, these hands growing colder Forgive me each day winds caress your skin And think of me warmly, as you grow older Show no tears, as I will see you again Let me say , until and never forget So I may leave you now, without fear Having tasted your lips for the last time Know this, I'll be with you always my dear Up each step I'll hear the sound of your heart I'll whisper I love you, as I depart contest.. Darkness at Noon

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 4/30/2014 11:55:00 AM
I wonder how many, in their hour of execution, have thoughts like these. But then, I am sure many could indeed. Your poem conveys the insight that even those who may have offended, are still very much a part of humanity--and thus worthy of humane treatment. But alas, execution in any form, is certainly not humane!
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Robert Ludden
Date: 4/30/2014 12:33:00 PM
It may be, but it should not be!
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Frederic Parker
Date: 4/30/2014 12:29:00 PM
isn't that our internal struggle?
Date: 4/29/2014 6:46:00 PM
Well, it certainly is dark, ..I would never have thought of this idea..great job. BG
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Frederic Parker
Date: 4/29/2014 8:09:00 PM
thank you Barbara, yes I was hoping it would be different
Date: 4/29/2014 6:10:00 PM
Captivating and stark. Well done :)
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Frederic Parker
Date: 4/29/2014 8:08:00 PM
thank you Karen for reading and for your kind response
Date: 4/29/2014 4:56:00 PM
this is a lovely art word and you got it down on paper just the right, languid way, frederick... huggs
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Frederic Parker
Date: 4/29/2014 5:06:00 PM
thank you Nette, for your kindness

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