---And Then

...and then in darkness feelings wane
as hearts in bleeding tear drops fall
too deep the pains of midnight call
when lonely hours come again

...and then as whispers fill the night
the songs of distant love remain,
but memories of fervid pain,
indebted loss we must requite

...and then again in mortal sin
as in love's name to right the score
the evil thoughts will come once more
but never will our heart give in

when softest pillowed words imbue
a warm caress ...for then comes you


04/24/2017

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Date: 5/1/2017 3:41:00 PM
wow, what a way to do that contest. No win? It was so beautiful, Ralph!
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James Inman
Date: 5/2/2017 8:03:00 AM
Haven't checked the contest results, but I am very happy with how the poem turned out. Thanks for the encouraging words.
Date: 4/28/2017 10:17:00 AM
Deep and powerful... I love it and a fave :)
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James Inman
Date: 4/28/2017 11:22:00 AM
Thank you for the lovely visit Akkina.
Date: 4/26/2017 5:46:00 PM
Oh this is really lovely James! Your ending is sublime! 7 ; )
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James Inman
Date: 4/26/2017 8:04:00 PM
Thank you Connie.
Date: 4/26/2017 1:45:00 PM
What a beautiful and interesting poem James. It's seems the heart was fighting to remain true:) Amitiés
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James Inman
Date: 4/26/2017 3:16:00 PM
Your interpretation is exactly as intended Anne-Marie. First stanza defines the loss of feelings and intimacy in a relationship, the second relays the pain of that loss and the desire for love. The third involves the desire to look elsewhere but also the assurance that it will not happen if love remains. The last is left for your interpretation.
Date: 4/25/2017 7:32:00 PM
Beautiful poetry ! Especially."when softest pillowed words imbue. Great Write,
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Date: 4/26/2017 12:36:00 AM
Thank you so much Ralph.
Date: 4/24/2017 5:46:00 PM
James, wonderfully penned for the contest, A7
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James Inman
Date: 4/24/2017 7:55:00 PM
Thank you BW.
Date: 4/24/2017 5:19:00 PM
Powerful feelings from such simple words, layered with imagery and emotion. Your word choices elegantly define what you wish to capture and conveys those feelings to the reader. Emile. #7
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Date: 4/24/2017 7:57:00 PM
Thank you for such a lovely comment Emile.
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