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Orpheus's Bride

Searching for something, Waiting for a sign Instead there is only silence. Instead there is only lie. Dreams lay forgotten Desires cast aside Until I reach the bottom Like Orpheus's bride. Trust is denial Love is your foe. Still so defiant While sinking bellow. Orpheus, you've lost your bride Lost your faith and your only track Was it pure obsession or mere pride? Who has whispered to you to look back? You turned around Slowed your pace Burnt to the ground The last of your faith. Lost all the chances Broken is pride. You were only enchanted. I was never your bride.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 8/21/2012 6:12:00 AM
Janet I like this a lot, and Orpheus...David
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Date: 8/21/2012 5:24:00 AM
A belated welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Janet. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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