Justin Bordner Poet Ballad

For the Years of Tomorrow

She counted the candles
with the arithmetic of an ancient angel,
the impertinent years of her life fuelled the flames slowly
patiently, and prettily,
a flicker for the fast joys, a standstill for the sorrows, 
she knew very well how age brought trials, tears, and triumphs,
and she believed in life after death
as a dove believes in the upcoming morning,
to the field of birthday fire
she blew a blissfully blue breath
the lights waved and vanished like startled wraiths,
yet there was one stubborn candle
that seemed to glow upon her quiet heart
revealing with a direct warmness...
You either live inspired, or you die -

J.A.B.

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Besma Riabi Dziri March 14, 2020 at 5:11 AM "You either live inspired, or you die"! The epitome of beauty! I think it all revolves around this idea! An inspiring Life! Leading a life of essence and meaning.. walking paths of mystery and Light.. seeking Love and Truth.. A piece of Art of many a dimension! A great delight to thirsty minds! My deepest regards and blessings. Justin Bordner March 15, 2020 at 7:05 PM We must find a way to love the pain Besma...J.A.B.

Joe Maverick November 23, 2016 at 1:42 AM I get the gist of this just a bit Justin.' enjoyed stopping by today.' Justin Bordner November 23, 2016 at 6:45 PM What is the gist of age Joe...what is the gist of anyone's apathy to life...J.A.B.

Paloma P November 22, 2016 at 6:56 PM Strength written between these lines, an impressively effective read. Paloma P November 24, 2016 at 7:45 AM We can't always choose our battles, I do believe a person's onus is much determined in how he/she handles adversity, that's a true test of aspired integrity, or not. Justin Bordner November 23, 2016 at 6:44 PM You can learn alot about someone by the challenges they choose, and by what they create through those challenges Paloma...the poem I'm posting tonight will be a fine illustration...your intelligence intrigues me Poetess...J.A.B.

Ettie Christian-Bowling November 1, 2016 at 11:03 PM I feel like this piece of art fully directs it's attention to me like it's speaking of me-to me only not literally but more on a deeper level within me more so then any poem I've read concerning your work.... Amazing Job Justin again....Awestruck-Love Ettie Justin Bordner November 2, 2016 at 6:37 PM My poetry is meant to touch you deep within Nette, to tenderize the hard reasons for tolerating love and life...J.A.B.

Laura Breidenthal October 13, 2016 at 10:41 PM Wow, what a lovely verse here, Justin. So heartfelt and original. I love the stubborn candle that resides in her heart. "she blew a blissfully blue breath the lights waved and vanished like startled wraiths" Such pretty imagery.. so nice...atmospheric and heartwarming. Cool line - "with the arithmetic of an ancient angel.." Quiet hearts certainly speak more than they utter. Always, Laura Justin Bordner October 15, 2016 at 6:32 PM Within quiet hearts you can hear the unmistakable gait of love Laura. I love the way my poetry touches you Poetess...J.A.B.