The Rendezvous

I recovered haste
As I made way in a sepia wood
Far fatigued limbs
Taking me as far as fear could.

Winter held captive a brook
Bonded by white and gray
I had the desire for escape,
Yet an honesty to stay.

Could this be death, thought I,
Amongst this frozen nature?
Pausing again in the cold
That held me in unmoved stature.

Another damaging glance
For my conscience to alleviate
And I became an element
Of the black waters of fate.

And there, was my fragile life-
So oddly replaced.
No haven from my desperation,
No salvation of grace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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April 10, 2016 at 1:45 AM
Shane Brown, awesome poem. linda
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August 25, 2015 at 11:08 PM
SHANE, Enjoyed this very much... SKAT
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June 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Shane, This is an amazing poem!!! I would love for this poem to be the first that I add as a favorite!!!!
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June 3, 2011 at 3:59 AM
Thank you so very much! I am glad that you could take something from my writing. :) britishkid16
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