Exhale; Begin

By Crush_With_Eyeliner

I could build
no proud towers
in this grey light.
If there are
stars they
are hidden.
The book
of Corinthians
is a lie.

The moon is
low and
waiting;
a long breath
exhaled.

Begin
anew,
unwashed
and
unsheathed.

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Copyright 2010 Crush_With_Eyeliner
Published on Saturday, November 6, 2010.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • Virgils Vigil On Wednesday, May 11, 2011, Virgils Vigil (74)By person wrote:

    This poem brings about some interesting thoughts and imagery. I really like the structure. Scholar

  • A former member wrote: oooo...i need to stifle the commentary here; 'corinthians, eh? love, love, love.......i DO like the write, it has a wee bit of pent.up.breathability in it.....but as token 'saint' and 'mad', i have mixed theories and heartfelts on the corinthians line, good sir. :} Scholar

  • A former member wrote: should say i DO like the write Scholar

  • carlosjackal On Saturday, November 6, 2010, carlosjackal (2788)By person wrote:

    Refreshing.

  • A former member wrote: felt like a rebirth, to me, one without cleansing.... without lies..... but um... the unsheathed... just made me think of Shade's warrior, and I chuckled despite knowing otherwise. excellent tone, imagery... novel rebirth.

  • A former member wrote: VERY impressive.--Draven

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