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Ars Poetica - by Lily

Whips & Coveting

November 22nd 2007 21:44
Shy is the paint
that unveils intricacy to eyes
i cannot open the door
to the rooms that paint me
away
and away from eyes
is a grave
and a tree
my stone
my tree
and there I dodge her whips
and comfort heavy places
with light finger touch
and covet all beauty
until the mountain calls
i can open my arms there
and seek the pure air
my sky in decay

~Lily

Authors Note; I had the immense pleasure of hearing my Mama recite this on the weekend. She has a selfstyled book of my poetry in hand, and wanted to read one right there and then (gulp). She read it as if she had written it, the right inflections, emotion and everything. She didn't pity me or feel sad, she simply said 'ohhhhh it's wonderful you can express yourself like this'. This from a woman who learned to speak again after a very nasty stroke... these are the things that make me smile :::beams:::


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Comment by Ash

November 27th 2007 23:04
Beautiful Lily

Brings a big ol' smile to my face to hear your story of Mum...

i cannot open the door
to the rooms that paint me
away

I love that

Hope you are well my dear
love
ash x

Comment by Lily

December 1st 2007 00:00
Salut to the lovely Ash.. thank you my friend, good to be back...

~Lily X







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