Acceptance

ACCEPTANCE

I am a tower of ice
clear and cold
standing tall
yet the day is warm

it is very difficult to reconcile
but that is my one challenge
to you
and to anyone

here on this deserted beach
looking at a disinterested blue lake
on this silent day
yet the far horizon seems to never care
on how was I formed
or became like this
is it time that I melted

none can answer these questions
yet now will I remain frozen for all time
or perhaps I might let the pleasant warmth win
and finally be accepted in this world

can logic be intimate with emotion
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kendrick Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 6:37 AM
Way to go with this creative winner in Suzette's contest. Congratulations to you. Sara K
Richards Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 11:48 AM
May I have your e-mail address, please (via soup email). Thanks.
Osborne Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 12:03 PM
Richards Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 3:51 AM
Congratulations on your placement, Howard. If you would like to have a copy of the tables as mentioned on the contest page, please soup mail me. Regards, Suzette
Richards Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 4:53 AM
Soup mail me your e-mail address, please :)
Osborne Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 3:59 AM
Thank you for your guidance and inspiration. Yes please for the tables copy
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