They Have No Hands

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There is a labyrinth 
which draws the mind.
There is a maze
running through the corn.
Even the crow is pensive.
There is a certain derision
coming out of the chaff.
Cattle are calling with their eyes;
their eyes are full of sorrow.
They would sing the day-song,
strum a tune,
but they have no hands.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 11/29/2015 6:16:00 PM
You conjure beauty from words Bill....an inspiration to us all...thanks...Peter.
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Bill Yates
Date: 11/30/2015 12:57:00 PM
Why thanks.
Date: 5/8/2015 7:55:00 PM
great seeing the eyes of cows you made me smile and I thank you
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Date: 5/3/2015 8:43:00 PM
Bill, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
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Date: 5/3/2015 7:51:00 PM
Bill, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
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Date: 5/3/2015 8:58:00 PM
How does one encounter a featured poem? Are you part of the admin.?
Date: 4/25/2015 9:58:00 AM
Is there, indeed, order in disorder, meaning in apparent chaos? What is the truth behind the lie, the act of will behind the lack of involvement? I enjoyed reading your poem.
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Date: 4/25/2015 12:43:00 PM
It is interesting to know what you got out of that poem. I felt good about it after I wrote it, more so than many others.
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