Gerard Keogh Jr. Poet Elegy

Resurrection From the River.

One golden eye glowers, proud Poseidon deigns lift
the scored shards of malice where mere mortals sift.
Becalm unnerved waters, cleanse steel gray to green
before sanity shatters with one glimpse of this scene.
Surge forth healing rivers, bathe stunned souls to heal
Sweep clean filthy flotsam, let no grim grime congeal.
Stout salt of forbearance, restore what had once been
Sure embrace, stalwart prince, lest it happen again.

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John Freeman May 13, 2010 at 5:26 PM Congratulations on your successful ninth place in the competition. Gerard. Agape, Moses

Audrey Haick May 13, 2010 at 4:52 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest, Gerard! Enjoy your win..Peace, love, Audrey

Doris Culverhouse May 13, 2010 at 12:40 PM this fits the picture well now that I read it again.

Andrea Dietrich May 13, 2010 at 12:13 PM I loved the "sound" of this one. Great alliteration, Gerard. I am going offline probably for five days starting right now, as soon as I post two more comments. HOpe to see your fine poetry again soon. Luv, andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 13, 2010 at 11:06 AM Congrats Gerard on your winning poem in the Phoenix Rising contest with this amazing piece depicting the photo presented perfectly .. another wonderful win to day to enjoy my friend.. and football buddy...with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Carolyn Devonshire May 13, 2010 at 10:35 AM Congratulations on your success in the contest, Gerard. Best wishes, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick May 13, 2010 at 10:21 AM Great write that should do well in the contest...Good luck..Keep the creative pen flowing...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my write..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 13, 2010 at 8:55 AM Such wonderful emotion in your words Gerard and your title is immense.. spectacular and speaks volumes ... thankxxx for your very sweet comments on my poetry... its my dual nature Gemini motivates me so much in writing and the Sestina form is intriguing to me to create .. I have written 5 of them thus far.. all true .. relationships offer much fodder and fuel for creation of poetry.. and I have it all in my life.. haha.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Doris Culverhouse May 9, 2010 at 5:34 PM enjoyed reading made me think, thanks.