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My Heart Escapes

Woe, to touch the winter’s soul
The depths of slumber
Once filled whole
My heart it trembles at the thought
That it could be ensnared

Assuming then my true control
My might and virtue
I now extol
My heart awakens knowing well
Its life has just been spared

Copyright © Michael Degenhardt | Year Posted 2009

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Date: 3/8/2009 11:04:00 AM The lines flow well in this poem. A lot of depth for the reader to think about. Nice one! Karen Login to Reply

Fathima Dawood Date: 3/7/2009 3:18:00 AM Well written the joy of being a poet is the ability to express oneself, and you do it so well!- and thank you for your supportive comments! Peace Always Fathima Login to Reply

Farah Chamma Date: 3/6/2009 11:37:00 PM Wonderfully written...Thank you for sharing... Always, Farah Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 3/6/2009 9:52:00 AM I love happy endings. Very beautiful writing! Love, Shar Login to Reply

Robin L. Gass Date: 3/6/2009 9:08:00 AM Beautiful poetry in every sense. Very deep and moving. One of my favs! Thank you for the opportunity to part of your contest! Love, Robin Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 3/6/2009 8:24:00 AM A soulful, and touching poem....lovely writing, Michael. ~ Carrie Login to Reply

Louise Nelson Date: 3/6/2009 7:15:00 AM talk about deep. WOW! as always Michael it is a pleaure to ready your work and to receive your comments. Thank you for your continued support. love, always louise nelson Login to Reply

Arany P. Date: 3/6/2009 5:38:00 AM well written... the words flow so well... love the rhymes!! ~ Arany Login to Reply

Laurie Ginn Date: 3/6/2009 5:08:00 AM Winter's soul, so beautiful, I totally understand wanting to spare the heart but ohhh da joy of before the death Login to Reply