Their Limbs Were Not Enough

Sometimes in the late hour,
When mist comes out to greet pavement
We find that we are not
The grand statues we thought we were,
That today will wash away like rain in sewer trails
And that we are still not enough.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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March 10, 2016 at 1:05 PM
Annie, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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March 31, 2011 at 7:32 AM
Smile ~ Twas just doing the rarity of viewing featured poes this morn and thought I would come to congratulate "Your Beauty, 'My Dear Sweeet Annie!!!'" ~ Also, I believe that this wonderous moment calls for but a celebration given the fact that "Your Treasures," has only posted two canvas' and the last being over four years ago so, "Kudos & Congrads, 'My Sweeet Annie.'" ~ "Love, 'Always,'" John!:) ~
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March 29, 2011 at 2:48 AM
Sensational Blank Verse, so profound Annie. Many congrats on this fine feature of the week. Elaine
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March 28, 2011 at 4:57 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured poem this week Annie. Love, Carol
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