The Longing Await

The Longing Await

Across the expanse, just beyond the great beyond,
the longing awaits the long awaiting of old.

It is here, and only here, that death cannot abscond 
that which was and which can no longer unfold.

Watching and waiting on wings that still lightly quiver.
Where death, devoid of hands, can no longer pull a trigger. 

© Mirroring Hearts 09/27/19

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Wolf Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 1:43 PM
'Beyond the great beyond' -- surely an interesting, unconventional concept! Congrats on your placement in the concept, Debra. Best wishes, Gershon
Squyres Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Is there a there in the unknown? lol Thanks for the congrats... Best wishes to you as well.
Sands Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 10:21 PM
This is an absolute beautiful poem. Congratulations for your win :)
Squyres Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Thank you, Heidi
May Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 7:45 PM
I like the first line in this poignant verse Debra..Congrats on your win
Squyres Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Thank you, Joseph.
Adams Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 6:51 PM
i had to go and look or the contest and photo after reading this....this is outstanding...another powerful piece flowing from your pen! Well done :)
Squyres Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:36 PM
Thank you !!
Warrior Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 5:23 PM
Superbly executed my friend...very emotive write, Debra...thanks for stopping by...sending well wishes...^WW^ :o)
Squyres Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:36 PM
Thank you !!
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September 27, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Wow, that's a stunning interpretation of the photograph, Debra. Best wishes in the contest -- this poem would be hard to beat. Hugs, Carolyn
Squyres Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 3:06 PM
Cannot express my thanks for your words of inspiration after so long of a time having written anything. Bless you and Hugs !! .... Debra
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