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The Glass Jar

It's a starry night and the moon is shining bright. My heart is full of love, glowing. But you are so very far and I'm kept here in this jar, in a secret place, not showing. The sweet mystery of life, surviving neglect and strife, raises her head with courage, waiting. Won't you take that step for me face to face and free? Hold me in your arms, smiling. Break my glass jar! Don't love me from afar. Before it's too late, touching. By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 2006 "All Rights Reserved"

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Edward Mccall

Date: 12/8/2016 9:43:00 AM

Another beautiful write Carole. :)

Carole Duet
Date: 12/8/2016 4:49:00 PM

Thank you so much, Edward. Glad you liked it.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 12/5/2016 1:13:00 AM

Wow a romantic longing poem and the wording so poetic appealing. He will come to get his pretty firefly and they will fly away to the moon and back, just u wait. Kudos. And take care. Happy hols. So nice to read from u. Again.

Carole Duet
Date: 12/6/2016 8:59:00 PM

Thank you, S.Z., I needed that. You are very kind.

Edward Snyder

Date: 11/28/2016 12:00:00 PM

Mystery of neglect, nice Carole

Carole Duet
Date: 12/6/2016 8:55:00 PM

Yes, it is a mystery, Edward. Thank you.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/27/2016 7:53:00 AM

This is creative, Carole - not only the choices made in each line, but the form and I easily immersed in the content. I've been missing your Soup presence, I hope to see you soon and more of your talent. Enjoyable, girl ... CayCay

Carole Duet
Date: 12/6/2016 8:53:00 PM

Thank you so much, Cay Cay...for your comment and encouragement. Carole

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/18/2016 7:41:00 PM

I enjoyed your poetry poor firefly I also felt sorry for them.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/21/2016 8:26:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. I'm glad you liked it.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/12/2016 8:20:00 AM

I agree with Arthur this is a beautiful poem of love and hope. Let me offer my love freely. Lots Of Love, armand.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/12/2016 8:17:00 PM

Thank you, Armand. I love Love....Carole

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/11/2016 9:57:00 PM

What a beautiful poem of love and hope!! Hugs!

Carole Duet
Date: 11/12/2016 8:16:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur. Hugs back. :)

White Wolf

Date: 11/11/2016 8:01:00 PM

A very touching piece Carole and I'm sure if he could he would, he'd be a fool not otherwise. Great pen.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/12/2016 8:14:00 PM

Thanks, Budgie. You got it! And, it means a lot to me. Sincerely, Carole

Chris Green

Date: 11/11/2016 6:11:00 PM

Thais poem was beautiful Carole, the longing and the desires were felt in your words. There is a touch of sadness as well which brings the whole piece together nicely. I really enjoyed this.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/12/2016 8:11:00 PM

Thank you, Chris. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Carole