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The Conscience

In moments brief, rippled light pierces dark. Exposing the shadowed world of desire. Rising like a mist, a decision stark. Whether the soul refrains, when flesh sets fire. Between two fragile worlds that tug and haunt. Where the sun neither sets or rises. The measured distance from soul and flesh taunt. The struggle for dominance crystallizes. Like leaves drifting silent through open space. Like a bird gliding in wondrous flight. The soul seeks to find its final face. When it stirs from restless human plight To argue with reason, when emotions reign. To release a demon, your soul to blame 8/26/15

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Date: 8/28/2015 1:26:00 PM
very introspective, sublime work lifting my senses, frederick... soulfully written!.. huggs
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Date: 8/27/2015 6:08:00 PM
Frederick, this is a wonderful poem with so many beautiful words and lines, I love, love it and thanks for visiting my unfinished poem on Joan of Arc, it is finished now if you care to return ~~
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Date: 8/26/2015 9:41:00 PM
A terrific Sonnet, Frederic, giving substance to something so hard to define. A 7 and a fave, thanks. Regards, Viv
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Date: 8/26/2015 1:50:00 PM
Wow!! This is such a breath-taking beautiful sonnet penned from your beautiful mind and well defined penned elegant hands and fingers. A very gifted 7 and FAV. hugs Theresa
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