who hoards upon our pale white streets?
no more wounds of steeple, pyre, and Spring.
we shall offer all our hunger
walk taller than the seven trees
of Aspen through the tremble of a breeze.
new light for old
that we might wander earth each night alone.
five elements of fire.
each half-way house a castle
where hides the sullen temper
of the lovers and their arms
to lay aside their ghosts as mothers do.
we no longer hear the laughter from a lung.
too distant now the shadow from the fog;
too many strangers red as Rook
now hook the mouths of Salmon,
with a wooden god to feed.
I have witnessed both,
the glory and the kiss.
to shoulder arms in silence
now the bitter wind of war
know's sun and moon by many other names;
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Author:
Melvin James (Pseudonym) (
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Comments6
Indeed we are our own god and we are always hungry let not our beliefs separate us. A deep write and good advice
thank you Soren.
most kind.
the positivity is profoundly beautiful,
Love these lines for the meaning and the imagery
we shall offer all our hunger
walk taller than the seven trees
Every line a kudos as your poetry always is.
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thank you Teddy.
as generous as always my friend.
there is a new world to be discovered;
A deep meaningful and thought provoking write, i enjoyed reading
thank you very much Tobani.
all your comments are very much appreciated;
You are very welcome
Deeply meaningful, profoundly thought-provoking, and perfect to kick the new year off with. Wonderful write, Melvin. I hope you have a brilliant new year, my friend! ā¤ļøš
thank you Tristan.
your support and comments have been very much appreciated.
my gut feeling tells me this year will bring joy to a great many people.
Happy New Year Tristan.
Iām going with your gut, my friend! You are very welcome! As have yours! Happy New Year, Melvin!
You provoke my thoughts, you challange my mind, you keep the gears turning. Thank you dear poet!
a comment that makes me feel a very humble man Bella.
it is I who should be thanking you.
Happy New Year to you, and may the comming year bring you health and happiness.
once again,
Thank You.
Wishig you a peaceful and healthy New Year my friend. Your humility bespeaks of an open heart and a beautiful soul. Take good care!
Powerful and poignant. Great work, my friend.
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