The Difference

Vacant cache 
Arid well 
Hollow cave 
Silent knell 

Stony flesh 
Scentless smell 
Frozen heart 
Fractured shell 


That was before... 

Lively laugh 
Refreshing dew 
Treasured time 
Vibrant hue 

Awakened sense 
Brightened view 
Love's aroma 
Found anew 
 

This is a re-post
© Donna Golden
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Duhart Avatar
January 31, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Great write and thank you for reviewing my work also. Continue to share
Strand Avatar
January 31, 2009 at 9:02 AM
Like the pace in this one Donna.Rgds Brian
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 30, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Richly descriptive contrasts... excellent phrasing and images. Best wishes, Keith
Moreno Avatar
January 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Nice words Donna, love's inception refreshes us deeply...Raul
Golden Avatar
January 30, 2009 at 2:30 PM
This is dedicated to re-descovering a neglected relationship. Donna G.
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