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Posted by Atticus on January 2, 2006, at 16:31:37
Hair like spider’s silk
Caught in the sunshine’s milk
Of a late winter afternoon,
Splayed across your neck
Like a comet’s flecks,
It won’t be seen again too soon.
Haley’s Lover streaks through my mind
And the glowing embers seem so kind
That I whistle a gypsy’s tune,
Stored nectar from spring’s blooms,
Cling to the thought
“It’s just a matter of time.”City’s all sharp edges,
Steel and concrete wedges,
Concealing from me divine signs,
They proclaim “One Way,”
“No Exit” they say,
But I ignore their rusted lines
Spray-painted on cold steel,
Hieroglyphs that cannot feel,
Still I’d be in deep shock
To see your cornsilk locks,
Hear starling flocks
Cry, “It’s a matter of time.”I wade through cold spray
On a damp New Year’s Day,
I wonder what can remind
You of what I had to say
On a summer’s wedding day,
Or have you just left it behind?
I long so for your arms,
And your Virginian’s charms
That I can’t see life any other way.
This time I pray you’ll stay,
But know below twilight’s gray,
“It’s not a matter of time.”
Posted by sabrina0805 on January 8, 2006, at 6:34:03
In reply to A Matter of Time, posted by Atticus on January 2, 2006, at 16:31:37
Hey Atticus (changed my posting name)
This poem brought back memories of feelings that I had in the very early days after leaving my ex-husband. I remember crying pitifully and very painfully at about 4am one morning and whilst rocking back and forth, I kept telling myself that one day I would be able to write about it, or talk about it, and it would not feel as if the very life was slowly being crushed out of me. I remember telling myself that it was a matter of time and that with time the hurt would fade. God knows I didn't want to believe it then. The hurt and trauma of that time took my life from me for a few years, but here I am now, a little stronger if not weather beaten, and enjoying little pleasures in life - such as reading your poetry!
Sabrina
Posted by sabrina0805 on January 9, 2006, at 15:02:01
In reply to Re: A Matter of Time » Atticus, posted by sabrina0805 on January 8, 2006, at 6:34:03
Posted by Atticus on January 9, 2006, at 20:48:34
In reply to Re: A Matter of Time » Atticus, posted by sabrina0805 on January 8, 2006, at 6:34:03
I only wish I could break through to where you are emotionally, luv. I'm still as shattered as ever whenever I dredge up the nerve to tackle this most painful of topics. Everyone's always told me, "It's just a matter of time, boyo." But somehow, as each additional year accrues with no new true love, my hope continues to fade rather than renew. Ta. Atticus
Posted by sabrina0805 on January 9, 2006, at 22:35:05
In reply to Re: A Matter of Time » sabrina0805, posted by Atticus on January 9, 2006, at 20:48:34
I have noticed this in your writing. Despite what I said, I have always hated it when people tell me to give it time because its the last thing I want to consider.
My support remains with you as you try to deal with this.
Sabrina
Posted by Atticus on January 10, 2006, at 10:25:11
In reply to Re: A Matter of Time » Atticus, posted by sabrina0805 on January 9, 2006, at 22:35:05
Many thanks, luv. Ta. Atticus
Posted by alesta on January 17, 2006, at 17:09:46
In reply to A Matter of Time, posted by Atticus on January 2, 2006, at 16:31:37
hello atti :)
your poetry is as dangerously powerful and seductive as ever...be careful...don't go around breaking young girls' hearts...:)good to see ya again atti,:-)
amy
Posted by Atticus on January 30, 2006, at 16:28:17
In reply to Re: A Matter of Time » Atticus, posted by alesta on January 17, 2006, at 17:09:46
Good to hear from you, too, again, luv. Hope all is well. Ta. Atticus
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