On the Edge

Misbegotten pair, 
two-faced condemnation, 
the seduction of sweet solace 
or the inarticulation of despair. 

Uneasy 'neath the spell of peerless rapture, 
false respite from the ravages of fear,
or defenseless and imperilled 
by a sadness that is too extreme to bear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Mac Donald Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Dummy me...sorry Keith. Not an easy nor a fun thing to deal with. Now that I've read this over in more depth, I find it mind boggling. Something that is prevalent in today's society. Must have been common before, but it is better understood now. This is a wonderful piece, will bring others (like myself) to a better realization. Thank you for your comment, and for helping me to see my erroneous stupidity. Next time I wish to say 'hello', I'll just say hello. Best to you... love, Mikki
Guzzi Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Heart-wrenching. Hope you feel better. Light & Love Debbie
Mac Donald Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Hey Keith!! Hope you're doing super well, have missed you in here. Must suck having two faces....and maybe not...one face could make sure the other face's makeup was properly applied? I don't know....sounds bothersome and confusing. Two days until Valentine's Day! So, I'll wish you a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! Blessings to you and yours! Love, Mikki :)
Golden Avatar
February 2, 2009 at 8:07 PM
I've lived this, Keith. You speak knowingly of deep conflict and struggle. Fantastic write, my friend. Donna G.
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January 19, 2009 at 3:25 AM
I like this one. This was me, once upon a time, I get from this, that it speaks of 2 empty, sad and desperate epople who find eachother, and perpetuate their sickness through eachother all the more - am I close? Way off? Either way, awesome. love, K
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January 18, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Very expressive vocab Keith ,, I like them and learn much too.
Guzzi Avatar
January 18, 2009 at 4:53 PM
hmmmm hon, I have no idea what this verse is about / don't bop me...Light & Love Debbie Guzzi..oh but I do like the big words LOL the more silly bills the better / haiku are not me yet!
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