Compunction

The exemplar compunction of sorts released
Exhumed from the shambles of the mind diseased
By the comrade trusted with all dear life
Even after death to care for his wife

Bonds and bridges tightened and fastened
Steady paced breaths and healing hastened
Prevailing fellowship pronounced as light
Nothing worth losing without an even flight

Streaming change will not address
The questions of life brushing distress
After all has been said and all has been done
The true test of character has only begun
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Sheart Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Amaing write. Congrats!! Love Light Truth Patty
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September 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Interesting imagery forwards your thoughts in this poem. Much for the reader to think about. Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
Santiago Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 4:00 AM
Congrats 2u on your poem making it through to the finals, bravo!
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
Adeite Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 9:29 AM
This is a wonderful, awesome… poem, worth featuring..; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great friend! Adeleke
Adeite Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 9:29 AM
This is a wonderful, awesome… poem, worth featuring..; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great friend! Adeleke
Fraser Avatar
August 28, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week>>James
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August 27, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Wonderful writing
Rider Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Congratualtions on being featured this week! Wonderful poem! ~Trudy~
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August 24, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Rob,..congratulations on this well desereved feature this week !!! james
Brown Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 3:54 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Rob. Love, Carol
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April 13, 2009 at 4:15 PM
now you've got my attention. very good rhyming and content. John H Loving III
Shango Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 5:37 AM
Good rhymes, effortles flow of thought .. powerful imageries ... great poem. Your character has definitely won in this one. Love and light
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April 10, 2009 at 3:36 AM
Rob, your poem is superb and excellent. Welcome to poetrysoup and congratulations on your featured poem this week. Ernilando
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April 9, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Your poem is so true and so well stated. Congratulations on being featured this week. Always, Daneann
Townsend Avatar
April 8, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Awesome and truthful write. Congratulations on being featured this week. Smiles from Lolita
Jordan Avatar
April 8, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Rob - Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week, God Bless, mj
Mckenzie Avatar
April 8, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem of the week! Laura :)
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April 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week. GB, Always Tyesha"
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April 6, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar
Brown Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 7:14 AM
Congratulations on your Amazing poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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April 6, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Way to go, Rob! Congrats for being featured. Cheers, Teri
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April 5, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Hi Rob! Congrats on making feature. I'm really proud of you! Keep on. ~ Love, Andy.
Santiago Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Congrats to you on your superb write being featured this week, bravo Rob...welcome to soupland! Cheers, Ernesto
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM
This is an excellent poem. Welcom to Poetry Soup
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