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Angel Wings In Halves

Slashed and burnt to golden brown Frowned upside down, prithee now Come diagonally to get here clown Romp in delight as you were never found Wanting, were you? Wanton greedy bastard, turn back now Carry on then in your mortal sin, how Do you do it darling? Tongue in cheek Take a peek into your shadow, we'll Not find you meek, will we? Peasantry, just busy yourself elsewhere For you are half the man you used to be Half a sentence. Just does not do you justice, betray me For a dollar and a dime, walk behind the times You spit on me as you past Willows on the ridge in a hurricane, spent More time with I, I implore you to look above Before you too, find your wings lying there On hallowed ground, soggy, muddy, Halved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 9/10/2011 10:21:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your expressive and emotive work..This must have been a quite selfish, selfcentered, and conceited person..Sara
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Date: 9/4/2011 3:05:00 PM
What a sad poem, Tim. This hit me hard as but for the reference to a "man," it could have been written about my sister with whom I've lost contact. She was always looking down on me and I do not expect to live to see her grave, but the image of the "wings" was very powerful. I have sent you a special Soup mail. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/4/2011 2:24:00 AM
what a fearless, powerful piece, tim... love your attitude here... just grrreat! :) huggs, nette
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