Love Not Hate

a war of words 
dripping, bloodied
emotions of elixir
drunken and fallen off 
of each page
love or hate
we are all in our own personal battle 
marching against time

....

are we not going to soak in today
blinded by
looking only out for tomorrow

bluebird dawns the view
listen to her playful song
sunlight paints her beak 

the now
undressing the dew
as the meadow flower bloom

I see no hate in all this beauty
love must be alive

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Date: 9/19/2023 6:23:00 PM
Love is where you find it.
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Date: 9/16/2023 12:47:00 AM
Precisely. "LOVE" is ALL that matters. Even in the comments of love expressed in these pages, by the likes of those who espouse it over hate, hate is still seen. But this, this is beautiful poetry. "She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies …One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent! "
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Ts Poetry
Date: 9/16/2023 6:15:00 AM
Where must you lie my wind, my mover of grace, of leaf, of will. Come bring your elegance to light, reveal such pure beauty bestowed upon very cheek, the one lips burn to meet, to brush against, in rose like hue illuminate and in wait
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Lady Labyrinth
Date: 9/16/2023 12:50:00 AM
...and "all" that's best of "dark and bright". :)
Date: 9/15/2023 10:38:00 PM
Also nice to read some beautiful poetry!
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Date: 9/15/2023 10:34:00 PM
Great message Tim, one will note the profile of a narcissist and bully is this, play the victim, blame the real victim and never take responsibility for ones actions. Another point is they never change their ways.
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Date: 9/15/2023 7:29:00 PM
and some are paranoid, or haughty to think people write about them. You know the type, TS. I'm sure Art can fill you in, or email me if you've forgotten.
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Date: 9/15/2023 4:27:00 PM
Hi TS. I was recently accused of writing ‘hate poetry.’ Not hating anyone, I admire the message in your lines. Seeing you posting again is a reason to smile. Hugs!
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Lin Lane
Date: 9/15/2023 8:48:00 PM
What's also sad is that he accused me of writing hate poetry, and I certainly did not, so he's the one who's passing judgement.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 9/15/2023 8:28:00 PM
Isn’t it funny that the same individual that accused you of that hated his own boys so much that he abandoned them. So sad…..
Date: 9/15/2023 2:25:00 PM
Thought provoking piece l like uplifting ending it is so lovely to see you posting again TS:-) hugs Jan xx
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