Perspective of a Widow -

The undressed truth
of her opinion
was more luminous than a palm full
of Persian pearls,

the silly insanity
of her wavering romance was too flagitious
and uncanny
for the engineers
of reality's dialogue,

her and I indulged in a suspicion of Reason
and she spoke,
" Waltzing does the crooked shadow,
rectifying does the balance
of the prudent orchestra;
harmonizing does the baffling chorus
of courteous belief ", says she,
" disgusted is the composer
of tragic complexity and sympathetic gesture ",

I commented but was soon corrected
by her primordial wisdom,
the movement of my mangled objection
was at a halt,as she detailed,

" Falling is the lesuire
to a confused spirit,
jealousy is the mobilization
of an infatuated curiosity,
but what is difficult to apprehend
is the still composure
of a natural gift,
which yeilds to no fault,
the immaculate reflection
of Passion -

J.A.B.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 8/18/2012 9:20:00 PM
Another exquisite verse here. I like a poem that'll make me think hard. Thanks for this. Always, Laura :)
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Justin Bordner
Date: 8/19/2012 11:36:00 AM
I can't imagine a better compliment Laura, thanks! Your work does the same - J.A.B.
Date: 8/10/2012 12:06:00 PM
The woman mirrors your philosophical nature, JAB!!!(cool initials you have) You always make interesting comments to me, Yes, indeed I still have the attitude of a very young person. I don't look old but I feel it more and more in my 56 year old bones!!!
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Justin Bordner
Date: 8/13/2012 8:26:00 PM
If you are 56 young, then I wanna speed up my years because you got alot goin' on! Yeah, She and I are real tight - thanks - J.A.B. %
Date: 8/10/2012 6:46:00 AM
Another beautiful write Justin! The woman does sound philosophical. Love how you've presented the converstions. P.S what was the comment made to the widow?
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Justin Bordner
Date: 8/13/2012 8:27:00 PM
In my ignorance I suggested that Life may be comprised of random events! Yeah - Thanks Vicky - J.A.B.
Date: 7/25/2012 6:15:00 AM
A deep, thoughtful and soulful write, Justin! She no sounds like a femme fatale to me, Justin. "An infatuated curiousity" might feed something she already knew, though still she sought truth and honesty? Perhaps an atonement, redemption, thus a liberation? You've such a wise and curious mind, Justin!:) Best wishes, Mikki
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Justin Bordner
Date: 7/25/2012 12:25:00 PM
Oh Mikki,please don't cease the sophisticated breakdowns - I am humbled by your mind's reflections - J.A.B.
Date: 7/25/2012 1:31:00 AM
Have enjoyed the intricate lines and reasoning as far as I could make them out Justin; I think this is a little outside of my line of thinking "however I see it is a fine piece" thank you for your valued comments..)
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Justin Bordner
Date: 7/25/2012 12:28:00 PM
We are here for one another Maverick, I thank you for attention - Just let your soul hold the instrument of your intellect and it will all make sense - J.A.B. %
Date: 7/24/2012 8:13:00 PM
Justin, wow... this fall can take one further than you know..enjoyed...pd
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Justin Bordner
Date: 7/25/2012 12:32:00 PM
Linda,PD<, I orbit your genius with pride - let me come with you to those fantastic depths my Sphinx - J.A.B. %
Date: 7/24/2012 7:45:00 PM
but what is difficult to apprehend is the still composure of a natural gift, which yeilds to no fault, the immaculate reflection of Passion - Succulent .. Brenda
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Date: 7/25/2012 12:21:00 PM
Succulent because you have already eaten the star gift Brenda - so glad you are making something of it supreme poetess - J.A.B.
Date: 7/24/2012 7:33:00 PM
a Very passionate write JAB
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Justin Bordner
Date: 7/25/2012 12:41:00 PM
Thank you Lisa,your visits are important to me - I'm simply seeking, & holding on to understanding my friend -Passion keeps it all alive! J.A.B.
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