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Wrong Turn

I have ceased staring at the allure
of moon and stars,
long past laying my head at loves feet.
I can pen no words, or expressive 
musings; the rose within my soul,
withered...sullen thorns remain.
I am a strayed embodiment of Him 
and my mortal confines, chases His shine.
~
I
have searched every smile and veritable
tears in unknown faces; lingered to inhale
the fragrant breaths of both young and
old. I dared graze
the pulse of undaunted hearts
hoping to catch His presence...
quick to sidestep those 
garbed in wintry stone.
~
Today 
I heard him clearly in a
child's laughter; inviting 
and engaging …but the
message was not 
for me.
~
I
have looked within natures 
subtle passages; as I arise
before the sun each 
day. Still I am 
alone...ashamed
that even His shadow
eludes me.
~
Alas,
the vigor in my walk has
dissolved into a drunkards
dance...doddering and
pointless.
~
Yesterday, I closed
eyes and heart;
an apparition watching
my funeral's passing.
Suddenly, He was beside me
around me...everywhere;
alas, in life...I failed to turn
my head and see him.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 3/29/2017 7:36:00 AM
I have read many of your poems today and find you poetry deeply moving. You are a passionate poet who invokes meaningful feelings in the reader. Thank Nicole for sharing your poems.
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Date: 8/1/2014 9:33:00 PM
gotta tell ya, I was directed to Yir' poem "GOD'S Gift" and got the gift of goose bumps. THEN, this one, much the same. I don't believe I've read yir' stuff before, and I don't believe I will stop reading it any day soon. Much Respect on the quill.!~JSLambert. Plus you use a symbol which I independently copyrighted with my name. Of course, the symbol is free and clear, Just no one else can use it in front of the penname ~JSLambert ....Or I take 'em down! LoL. CheeRz! Keep Writing!
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Date: 8/1/2014 11:07:00 AM
How beautiful!how touching! Impressed!Best wishes,Your fan, Moein :)
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Date: 6/11/2014 8:52:00 AM
Wow what a thought provoking poem. Nicely written and so heart felt. Lovely.
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Date: 6/10/2014 6:43:00 PM
OH MY, So deep and so poignant. This is a very good poem, dear poet!
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Date: 6/10/2014 5:51:00 PM
Nicole, I don't know why, but I was moved by your poem.... I've given up on so much, alas, it's right in front of me, hitting me in the face... No reasons, to the bad days... Great write... Linda
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Date: 6/10/2014 3:35:00 PM
so deep and soul searching but so beautiful I had to re read it again. Hugs jan xxx
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Date: 6/10/2014 2:28:00 PM
" the rose within my soul, withered...sullen thorns remain"—this, itself, is a poem. Nice write! Bravo, Poet! —))
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Date: 6/5/2014 12:20:00 PM
T. this is almost a eulogy of yourself, it resonates with an echo of someone who is torn between right and wrong, strength and weakness, it is almost a part of a play being rehearsed...I like it a lot ....David
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T.Nicole Williams
Date: 6/10/2014 1:34:00 PM
David, thank you so much...you've captured my thoughts in this piece!
Date: 6/5/2014 10:50:00 AM
wonderful write T.Nicole,love the depth
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T.Nicole Williams
Date: 6/10/2014 1:33:00 PM
Thank you so much Richard!
Date: 6/4/2014 4:44:00 PM
Well well said, descriptive and beautiful. What a soul searching everywhere and never knowing until the end seeing he was everywhere.
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T.Nicole Williams
Date: 6/5/2014 9:52:00 AM
Many are walking upon us, that fails to turn and see Him....is indeed sad. Thank you Casarah (beautiful name)!
Date: 6/4/2014 1:12:00 PM
This poem is very moving to the Soul...excellent pen you have!!
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T.Nicole Williams
Date: 6/5/2014 9:48:00 AM
Thank you so much Pace!
Date: 6/3/2014 9:29:00 PM
Wow, excellent, this sure stirs ones emotions! Loved it!
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T.Nicole Williams
Date: 6/3/2014 9:34:00 PM
many, many thanks Arthur!
Date: 6/3/2014 7:48:00 PM
Mystical work here - reminds me of the famed Persian poet Rumi. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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T.Nicole Williams
Date: 6/3/2014 8:46:00 PM
Thank you Matthew...I love Rumi!
Date: 6/3/2014 3:45:00 PM
WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL in its FAITH is this piece! Best, Robert
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T.Nicole Williams
Date: 6/3/2014 8:49:00 PM
Thank you for your reply Robert...blessings to you!

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