Ernesto P. Santiago Poet Free verse

Edgar

I wanted so much to meet 
this Annabelle Lee

My heart proposed 
that I talk to Edgar 
Poe who knew her

I found a penchant for 
writing, whence most if not all 
word travelers sought 
comfort and self-gratification

Yea, I loved to write 
but got lost 
being Alone
that I bartered this passion 
for glasses full of painkiller

When the heart felt 
that my thoughts became heavy 
like a rock in its pocket
in deep silence 
it uttered this: Oh, Edgar 

Poe must have carried 
the rock of sorrow

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Barbara Gorelick November 20, 2008 at 6:01 AM Edgar was a deep one and full of sorrow so were told. I love this write ..I'm going to read some Poe today in your honor. BG

Christopher Higgins November 20, 2008 at 4:58 AM THis is wonderful my friend. I love Edgar Allen Poe and this brings back some good memories. A very good write and read. Chris.