I Think of You - But I - 2

The rain outside plays games with the webs that cloud my mind,
I think I hear a tune. A drum solo that heralds memories buried deep
and sealed in concrete. Even the locked safe with five feet deep of steel
can not resist the lightning strike of the Goddess of Thunderstorms...I

...i think of you.

A pain from yesteryears thought dead rises from the ashes...

I think...No! 
No! I will fight this.
Forget when I flew too close to the sun 
my feathered wings singed.

I fight...I do...I try...I do...but I...

i think of you...

You,
your fresh baked sugar cookie scent,
your China Doll moonlight white complexion.

I think of you...and I...I weep

I on the mountain, exposed
as vultures tear at my flesh.
Devour my organs like so much fodder 
and everyday whole again...
the creatures hover to start anew.

In my sorrow,
in my physical pain 
I attempt to resist...but I...

i think of you.

Iodine flows through my veins.
My screams echo.
My blood drenched tears 
flow like a mountain stream
and i pray
and i whisper the word "mercy"

and still...

still...I

i think of you.



March 16 2015
Armand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 4/8/2015 1:53:00 PM
I love your poetry before Watching a good Dallas Cowboys football game.. :: I love your poetry even more, after they lose. LOL
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Date: 4/6/2015 4:59:00 PM
Just here to say hello and I hope you had a marvelous day, ARmand!
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Date: 4/3/2015 1:35:00 AM
It is strange how a certain scent can remind us of a person or forgotten memory... Once again, this is very expressive work. The intense feeling of longing comes through in every line. Excellent writing, Armand!
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Date: 3/28/2015 8:10:00 AM
So many great lines, I would have to recite your whole poem back to you to tell you the ones I enjoy the most...off to the next...
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Date: 3/25/2015 7:47:00 PM
such pain I know well Maurice I feel for you exquisite pen hugs 7*
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Date: 3/24/2015 8:48:00 AM
The depth of feeling and emotion in these poems is profound. I am right there, with you; feeling your pain and longong.
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Date: 3/23/2015 11:09:00 AM
Again I feel like I'm looking deep in your heart, Armand, and I avert my eyes momentarily but hypnotized, I look again to see your pain. Another 7. I see the next 2 installments have already been posted...Hang on with your family, my friend. God is in control, still. Kim
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Date: 3/23/2015 9:17:00 AM
Maurice, again your poetry takes me away with emotion, such a beautifully sad write, a perfect 7 and thanks so much for visiting my poem, o the pain . . .
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Date: 3/21/2015 7:32:00 AM
Masterful!
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Date: 3/21/2015 7:11:00 AM
Im reading the next one Armand.. lovely as always!!! And my prayers for you..
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Date: 3/18/2015 7:38:00 PM
Armand, I was very moved by reading this poignant piece. Your poems are always a work of art to be enjoyed, drawn into, and amazed by. Lovely! I am so happy to be reading your poetry again. Welcome back my friend! 7
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Date: 3/18/2015 2:25:00 PM
Hi Armand! Welcome back...had not realized that you were posting again! This poem is excellent in depth of feeling and expression. I rate it high and it goes to my favs. // All the best my friend. // paul
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Date: 3/17/2015 8:44:00 AM
Another one so poignant in this series, Armand. Love the imagery and the contrast of the ordinary things you miss and the expression of great pain. Thanks for stopping by my poems. Still praying for you and yours. Keep showing these amazing poems!
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Date: 3/16/2015 9:16:00 PM
Love and mercy as I think of you my friend. 7
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Date: 3/16/2015 5:01:00 PM
So beautiful...and I love those little details of the cookie scent which makes the reader feel as if watching. Movie.Excellent!A favourite.
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Date: 3/16/2015 3:27:00 PM
So beautifully written my friend...I can feel every word...hugs and love Tim
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Date: 3/16/2015 3:13:00 PM
Such deep intense imagery Armand - I whisper the word 'mercy' and still I think of you - such poignant words at the moment my friend:-( Love and hugs as ever Jan xx 7 xx
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Date: 3/16/2015 3:03:00 PM
Deep and heartfelt. "The rain outside plays games with the webs that cloud my mind, I think I hear a tune. A drum solo that heralds memories buried deep and sealed in concrete" #7
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