Cacoethes Scribendi

Faint glimmers - The most radiant, - of hope
Have transcended such a lackluster horizon,
And words of wonder have yet,
But yet again and with assent,
Escaped my lips for better bet.

For haven't all who wandered near,
And wondered here - despite the years -
And fought the tears beyond,
With a missive and a word
Had what they held most dear?

In silent awe, such scents deceive.
What raucous sights by touch alone
Have swindled love to show itself,
And tasted victory from the cups
of which the gods themselves did drink?

Hello, perfect daughter of the day.
Your sunshine rays did fall upon me,
And my greatest fear, most horrible
That all this - Remain to see - at but
A pass of your hand, might come from your lips.

And may I, can I, trust what I don't see?
A worthy way to wither to the years,
For - Whether love may shine upon me -
I still hold no bearing; I still am None.
This is yet another passing moment.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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November 10, 2010 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Joshua. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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August 9, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Hey! That's life! A moment. Congrats on this pick. You're the first Dolezal I've come across in 70 years. I'm an old guy. I had a home room teacher I was very fond of when I was in junior high in Denver named (forgot her first name) Mrs. Dolezal. Dave
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August 9, 2010 at 6:25 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Joshua. Wishing you the best always on your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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August 9, 2010 at 4:06 AM
Congrats on having your poem being re- featured on the Poetry Soup home page this week. Please keep your creative caps on, let your poetry pen keep painting your poetry pads with colors of creativity. Thanks for sharing this with us and have a wonderful week ahead. Love always, Adeleke
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July 4, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Congrats on being featured, enjoy the honor.Adeleke
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July 3, 2010 at 4:40 PM
I like the essence of this list poem and the message it sends. Congratulation of your poem being featured! Great job! Joseph
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July 3, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations! Rhonda
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June 29, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations on your terrific poetry being featured this week Josh. Love, Carol
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June 28, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Many congrats on your feature this week. Rgds Janette
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June 9, 2010 at 3:37 PM
You only have yourself, a very good poem. The straight walk in life is the changes we least come to expect. with every passing moment a new one will arive. enjoyed,..have a nice one,..Sidney LeeAnn
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