A DISARRAY OF COUPLETS

Michael Edwards

 

 

Shod in shoes of silence

she walked in the steps of the dead.

 

 

When weighed on the scales of perception

she was deigned of humble means.

 

 

Time brings softening influences

when all around is black.

 

 

Within the orchards firm embrace

her tears swelled clustering fruit.

 

 

Her tokens of love

confirmed by her trust.

 

 

Memories fade and bruises pale

but scars remain to tell the tale.

 

 

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 14th, 2018 00:12
  • Comment from author about the poem: A random selection of discarded outtakes from my writings plus one which was written by way of a comment against a posting in the gallery..
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 31
  • Users favorite of this poem: Laura🌻
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  • Neville

    I like this discarded out take idea, great for your carbon footprint... where nothing is necessarily wasted and it just goes to show that inspiration can be found in anything and everything .... Neville

    • Michael Edwards

      I often have ideas which during editing , whilst they are good, do not sit well in the poem. I often incorporate them in other works but some sit in the outtake box for ages - these are a few which I thought stood alone in their right. Cheers Neville.

      • Neville

        you were write..

      • Goldfinch60

        Some very perceptive couplets in these Michael.

      • Fay Slimm.

        An array of wise perception in these resurrected outtakes Michael - the final couplet is most telling - scars certainly do remain.

        • Michael Edwards

          They sure do and thanks to my recent trauma I've got one to prove it - thanks Fay.

        • orchidee

          You all disarrayed there?! Good words M. You know Ms Di Sarray? These word-names are getting worse! lol.

          • Michael Edwards

            Trouble is our circle of friends is so large.
            Was only discussing this yesterday with
            Oliver Ray

          • ANGELA & BRIAN

            HI UNCLE MIKE : ITS 9PM FRIDAY NIGHT HERE : So my challenging week of rehabilitating stiffened limbs etc is over ! Sailing in the SUN tomorrow ! We are still recovering from Grace's Murder but she is now being flown home to RIP : AMEN I like you outake couplets : female emotions : most of them resonate with personal experiences of lifes ups & downs over the last 20 years (10 to 30). Thanks for caring : love the "Corner in a Village Street !" Love in the Mews : ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡

          • orchidee

            That evening here yet? If so, how's it going?!

            • Michael Edwards

              Got toothache - taken ibroprofen - feel sorry for myself - waiting in all afternoon for a client to ring - she hasn't - otherwise all okay - and you?

              • orchidee

                Ok thanks. Can Miss Berles help you at all?

                • Michael Edwards

                  Yes if she has her cheque book with her - I've got berles to pay.

                • Laura🌻

                  Michael,

                  I enjoyed reading the six couplets. I’m especially fond of the third one for personal reasons!

                  Each time I see one of your beautiful village paintings, I fondly remember the small Italian village my parents came from!

                  ~Laura~

                • dusk arising

                  Each one a gem in itself.



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