Posted by SueDoeN on March 19, 2002, at 23:08:24
In reply to Re: Tears just get lost in the rain, posted by Jackd on March 19, 2002, at 14:48:17
> Thanks, I am often inspired by my deep depressions. That poem captures one of my saddest moments of despair. This one's for the ladies:
>
> "Shameful perversion [of perception]"
>
> A wild flower with an unfitful doom,
> A rose amidst the weeds and gloom.
> She cannot, will not see herself;
> A beauty matched with inner wealth.
> O' Lord! O' Allah! O' Zeus! Oh Ruth*,
> that this gem may catch a glimpse of truth!
>
> *=Ruth: Mercy.
Does Ruth mean mercy? If so, that is good to know. I love the Biblical story of Ruth. Have you seen the painting of her gleaning wheat? Such a hero she is. She demonstrated so much love to her step-mother Naomi.Here's a poem in appreciation of your poem. The breaking of the soil is akin to coming out of depression (i.e. winter)
SPRING
Spring Thaws.
Sap flows.
Branches blush
In odd red hues.Iceberg melts
and breaks away.
Floating off,
Takes night. Leaves day.Strength is rising.
Heads are crowning.
Green buds burst through
Fields of clay.Broken soil.
Life renewed.
Cycling world,
No longer skewed.Sincerely,
SueDoeNym
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