City

I follow black rivers in the night Chase rainbows of neon light. Far off the lightning plays Dark stares from dark alley ways. Sirens wailing in the dark Police lights down in the park. My feet pounding the pavement I latch onto my bereavement. Maybe if I walk a day or more I'll reach a blue and peaceful shore. And as I watch the palm trees sway The wind and sun and I will play. But now I am in this dismal place Tears streaming down my face. I look up towards the sky I think I see an angel cry. So I walk down this black river Cold night air make me shiver. Through the concrete I will roam Because you are no longer home.

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John Rhinem

Date: 7/19/2009 12:51:00 PM

Ps. I shall stop by again tomorrow to see "'Your Spendors Once More,' With Joy Inside!!!":):) Smile, "Bye Again" ~

John Rhinem

Date: 7/19/2009 12:49:00 PM

~ Along with "Yourself, As The Truly Gifted Writer Which 'You' Most Assuredly Are!!!":):) ~ And, "My Love & Warmth, To 'You & Your Loves,' Always & Forever, Until The Ends of Time, John!!!" ~ "Have As Very Beautiful & Brightened Day, Beautiful Heidie Buys!!!":):):) Smile, "Bye Dearest Lady" ~

John Rhinem

Date: 7/19/2009 12:43:00 PM

~ I have 'Always' known that "Your Beauties" has had a great love within "Your Priceless Life," that "You" had lost....And that 'Always' saddened my heart for "You!!!":):) ~ Yet, I am deeply hoping, that this void of sorrow has to some degree since, been filled!!? And, "'You Are A Very Beautiful Poetess, To Say The Very Least!!!":):) ~ And, this amazingly soulful and somewhat sadly beautiful poem here, shall be placed into my humbled faves; where it truly belongs!!!:):) ~ Cont. ~

John Rhinem

Date: 7/19/2009 12:34:00 PM

~ "But now I am in this dismal place - Tears streaming down my face. - I look up towards the sky - I think I see an Angel cry." ~ "Your Rhymes Are Perfect;" not cheezy, but, profoundly perfect!!!:):) ~ Oh that I could wipe the precious tears from "Your Beautiful Eyes" from within this moment in time for "You!!?":):) ~ Smile, "You Are So Easy To Breathe;" did "You" know that? ~ "Through the concrete I will roam - Because you are no longer home." ~ Cont. ~

John Rhinem

Date: 7/19/2009 12:20:00 PM

~ And, I so sincerely hope, that "Your Priceless Life," has been treating "You" absolutely perfectly dear!!!?:):) ~ "Maybe I'll walk a day or more - I'll reach a blue and peaceful shore. - And as I watch the palm trees sway - The wind and sun and I will play." ~ Well, that is two for two within stanzas of beauty!!!:):) ~ Smile, "Your Beautiful Soul" is so easy to connect to....And, so very easy to love ~ "You Are So Amazing Heidie!!!":):) ~ Has anyone ever told "Your Treasures" that? ~ Cont. ~

John Rhinem

Date: 7/19/2009 12:12:00 PM

~ "I follow black rivers in the night - Chase rainbows of neon light. - Far off the lightning plays - Dark stares from the dark alley ways." ~ What a wonderful opening stanza here dear; this reflection of a beautiful souls deepened eyes amid "The City!!!":):) ~ "Hello Precious & Priceless & Beautiful Heidie Buys!!!":):) ~ I knew that I would get back to "Your Splendors" sooner than later; to carry on, with my dreams of getting to know "Your Beauties Again!!!?":):) ~ Cont. ~

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 9/6/2008 11:16:00 AM

This is an excellent piece. I like the rhyming pattern and how it brightens the poem. The piece reflects reality in many ways as shown on television. Great job! PS: When I find her I will cover her with strawberries and a sweet Epulaeryu for lunch. Lol!!! ~Joseph

James Foulk

Date: 8/9/2008 5:29:00 PM

you do have a gift for poetry, this was a warm piece of poetry.