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Let Me Revel 'Til Tomorrow

Far from the language of men I buried
My sorrow, I wrapped it in solitude
Grieving safe in linen white and I heed
Its soft demanding voice rarely subdued

For should I say too soon: ‘I badly wish
From you to be parted. Go! Disappear
In the air, I no longer care! Vanish!
Vanish miserable friend! Vanish from here!’

Then what? For my sorrow you see
Is such a loyal tender companion
A welcome gateway and escape to me

It never lied, never cheated, what’s more
Its friendly chains I made, so do not be
too harsh, let me revel 'til tomorrow.

Copyright © Anne-Marie Coreggia | Year Posted 2017

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John Lawless Date: 4/16/2017 9:48:00 AM I like it Anne-Marie...."how we do nurture the scars of old memories." Nicely done Sonnet. Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/16/2017 10:07:00 AM Thank you John; I was wondering if, culturally, it is more true of women than men?

Maria Williams Date: 4/13/2017 4:36:00 AM Another strong powerful poem Anne-Marie, and yet another great one to add to the collection. So well done. Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/13/2017 8:55:00 AM Maria, your kind comment goes straight to my heart. Have a great day:)

Lisa Ricci Date: 4/12/2017 3:25:00 PM Good Afternoon Anne-Marie. I have no words for this. This is poetry in true fashion. Honestly. And yes, it is one that must be read out loud slowly and with emphasis. Your title alone is poetic Anne-Marie. It was an honor to read such an entry. Well done in its entirety. Have a wonderful night. Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/12/2017 6:07:00 PM Lisa, thanks for your thoughtful comment. I didn't learn until today about 'Slam' poetry. that sounds really interesting and I'm going to investigate. See you on your page my friend:)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 4/12/2017 7:59:00 AM Indeed a captivating poem so dynamic and beautiful with a parade of images that doesn't let anyone disappointed dear, Anne-Marie!A! Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/12/2017 8:35:00 AM Demetrios, I am so glad you liked it and thank you for your kind comments. I wasn't sure where I was going at first with this, or what title to give it, but I let the poem dictate itself and was quite surprised in the end:)

Anil Deo Date: 4/12/2017 7:40:00 AM Great write; excellent soneteering Anne-Marie. I hesitate to read too much into poems, as I have been told on an occasion or two: "friendly chains" is so effective. It seems U made a choice of companions. Since U elected sorrow, which is ironically more loyal and cheat-proof, than the man/men, U r not shooing "sorrow" off. Laugh at it! Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/12/2017 8:25:00 AM Anil, thank you so very much for your wonderful words. I've made my peace with sorrow a long time ago, but it just likes to come and revisit, and because it's a longtime friend, I simply listen:)

Darren White Date: 4/12/2017 5:26:00 AM What a beautiful strong poem this is. It's a sonnet but would do well as Slam Poetry.... There will be a next morning, go towards it with an open mind as strong as I think yours is. Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/12/2017 5:41:00 PM Thank you so much Darren! Taylor Mali was incredible. I watched him in 'What Teachers Make' and, as a retired teacher, let me tell you that was an absolute treat. Can't wait to see the rest of the videos. Darren White Date: 4/12/2017 9:35:00 AM A fine performer, also a math and english teacher: https://youtu.be/RGKm201n-U4 Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/12/2017 8:16:00 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful words of encouragement Darren. Don't worry, I swim my sorrows away. I'll have to look at Slam Poetry, 'cause I never heard of that before:)

Doug Vinson Date: 4/11/2017 11:37:00 PM Gripping, Anne-Marie. : ) Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/12/2017 8:15:00 AM Thanks Doug, a poet friend of mine on a French poetry site was hesitating about releasing a text that tackled the evils of colonisation, racism, the revision of history, and many other topics . . . and it greatly saddened me to see that we still feel shackled, and are afraid to speak up in a world that is so prompt to judge and reject.

Chris Green Date: 4/11/2017 10:12:00 AM Anne Marie, this was wonderful, a little dark, a little sad but definitely strong and defiant. This needs to be read aloud, it is something that should be heard as well as read. I really enjoyed this. Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 4/11/2017 10:26:00 AM Thank you so much for your comments Chris. I certainly do not like to wallow in pain or sorrow, but the injustices of this world get me all worked up and after these short-lived eruptions I go back down for a while. My kids know to wait for the morrow when I'll embrace life again:)