Vagabond

a vagabond's heart
did what it pleased
silently drifting 
empty of needs

reveling in pleasure
repenting the pain
but it all closes in
nothing is gained

hitting a stone wall
that you couldn't climb
asking the same questions
time after time

the answers you sought
burning way down deep
a spirit lost in shadow
trying to break free

let the cleansing come
let the rain pour down
let me ease your pain
as the sorrow drowns

let redemption cloak 
let your spirit mend
let your soul wrap around
the heart of a friend
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
January 9, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart in your poetry with us J.B. I wish you the best always in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
Bien Avatar
January 9, 2010 at 5:42 AM
J.B. is a girl..."she tries to heal!"
Harman Avatar
January 8, 2010 at 9:12 PM
a poor guy meets a girl out of his league that he tries to heal?
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