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Ode To Denis Joe

Seems I heard that voice In a pregnant leaf being raped by light A contrite Hum of satisfaction ... I could not exceed The richness in a devastated land You are a true post modern And do not ask me what I mean For I cannot describe what has never been Before ... you were born And men stole your words until you came And set a quiet candle glowing Beside your name I write poems only for poets who owe the world No explanation But will pay anyhow And tonight by lamp light I will read again The mystery of your brain.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 6/1/2009 12:36:00 AM
A beautiful creation once more! Your writes never fail to please the reader...and what a lovely tribute to your poet friend! Well done, Anna-Marie.
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Date: 5/27/2009 7:05:00 AM
I think you just paid tribute to all the poets you have ever read my friend..... as well as Denis Joe
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Date: 5/25/2009 8:09:00 AM
Awesome. Words that inspire a Poet to write more, knowing that so much love reads.
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Date: 5/13/2009 2:02:00 AM
Wow. what a perfect tribute to a true poet. I bow to you both, much love, Kristin
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Date: 5/12/2009 8:01:00 PM
Great tribute to an amazing writer! Wish Denis posted more poems -- reading his writes always leaves me wanting more. He'll love your ode! Carolyn
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Date: 5/12/2009 2:40:00 PM
L'nass,...you have to stop this,..this time tears of joy shot like a roman candle,..no exaggeration here,...eureka ! Oh poet,..one day we have to meet! james
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Date: 5/12/2009 12:09:00 PM
(Seems I heard that voice In a pregnant leaf being raped by light) What an excellent begining to an excellent poem. Your talent is exposed for the world to see.
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Date: 5/12/2009 11:55:00 AM
YOU ARE VERY INTENSE IN YOUR WRITING WHAT WORDS YOU PUT TOGETHER TO FORM SUCH SWEET POETRY
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