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Gluttonous Heresy

These ideals I avoid Perplex me most annoyed So wrapped up in myself Faith kneels down on a shelf Lost beyond conceit here This azure mirage sphere Claims my journeys aren't done Since trials have just begun I let you down again Rage abhors the brakeman My blood denies its roots While my consciousness loots Belief denies assent This foul bile shall ferment Dissolving from within Pasts fixed with a clothespin Just what spawns this wild hair? I'm still trudging nowhere Hoping won't stop my slide Staggering from bromide Pupils reveal my loss Those dots can't reach across That vast gap in between What my third eye has seen My rods and cones race off When truth and faith face-off Behind suns where you hide Outbursts lurk deep inside Far too brilliant to face In our system's crankcase Blazes fume from passions Ebbing holy rations Prayers burn as they stroke you From caustic residue I don't deserve your trust Since toxins sear robust Holes within your design And visions most divine Dash from my open eye Begging for your reply

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 11/28/2008 12:07:00 PM
Wow. You have amazing depth to your poetry indeed. So many incredible lines here. Trying to put the whole thing together, for me is difficult. Definitely feel angst in a relationship - but could be metaphoric. Sorry, I can be pretty bad at interpreting. Please forgive me once again. Warmest wishes, Shar
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Date: 11/26/2008 4:43:00 PM
A quick thank you John for your thoughtful comment. Please forgive me and let me get back to you on your amazing poetry. Crazy busy holiday time. See you soon and enjoy! Love, Shar
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