From the Top of a Wall

Would you confine me to a granite wall,
Where skies are arid dry and desolate?
Would tones of warmth be frozen when I call,
While desert seas insist that I’m to wait?
For heard my ears were horns and trumpets song,
That beckoned siren’s tune directed near,
With notes beholden lovely lyrics long,
Too short my liking still kept tightly dear.
Will my signature scratch out useless words?
I fear misshapen signs might fade from sun,
And sheathed would be a poet’s golden chords,
Strummed for exquisite beauty seen in one;
  I stand atop your sprawling precipice,
  Awaiting smiles from you that render bliss.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 11/8/2016 5:31:00 AM
The walls of Jericho, will they come tumbling? Will the cold wall give in? I am young, but I have been on such a wall. Sheriff.
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Date: 10/29/2016 8:07:00 PM
This is poetry at its best Phillip! With subtle undertones of longing to the point of becoming distracted by the yearning of tearing down that wall...this poem sings in its beauty. I am so glad this one made the list. Congratulations on making this short list Phillip. ; ) 7
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Date: 10/29/2016 1:22:00 PM
You have a poet's gift of writing with the heart. This one almost sings with verse and romance! Well done, Phillip!
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Date: 10/29/2016 1:10:00 PM
Such a beautiful, lyrical Sonnet, Phillip, and mystical, romantic take on the theme. Congratulations on your fine placement. Sandra
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Date: 10/29/2016 11:17:00 AM
Such a lyrical quality in your emotions! Every line is music! A 7! Congrats Philip! Balveen
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Date: 10/29/2016 8:58:00 AM
Congrats well-done great words
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Date: 10/22/2016 3:50:00 PM
Quite and ingenious take on the theme of the contest Phillip, I had to read it aloud several times to capture the cadence and allow it to fully sink in. Beautifully done.
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 10/22/2016 3:54:00 PM
Thank you John and thank you for giving it a chance to sink in. I promise I'm working on making more sense on first reads :)
Date: 10/22/2016 10:48:00 AM
Oh my, this is beyond enthralling! Rapunzel, 'let down your hair', literally. There's an enchanting magic in your sentiments, what woman could possibly resist?? 7+ favs
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Date: 10/22/2016 10:47:00 AM
Man you are way far ahead in time. Though I am still digging this ryhme! Peace and many blessings my friend.
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 10/22/2016 11:22:00 AM
Many thanks Mr Henderson!
Date: 10/22/2016 10:44:00 AM
Sounds very much like heaven to me x great poem x
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 10/22/2016 11:23:00 AM
Gracias Wendy - hope you've been well!
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