Impressions

The heart, which is wiser,
Heeds no mind’s inclination
When impressions
Must be first
To be given consideration
Before they are weighed
And valued for application,
Else, shadows of thought
Cast over an imposition,
Deeper than reason
Penetrating imagination….

Romeo Della Valle
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 8, 2012 at 11:45 PM
another excellent poem from a great poet :) Congrats my friend! **Mary**
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