Drinking Alcohol taught me how to fly
Then it took away the sky....

Monday, September 16, 2013

AS SHE WALKED AWAY

♥ HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DEAR FRIEND ♥

 Every Tuesday is Open Link Night at dVerse Poets Pub
Today @ 3 PM Eastern doors open for OLN week #114
my friend, do you really know
where you go, or why?
is to mountain, sea
or big-city spree?

from foggy morning's
damp are you running...or
walking toward something new?
sophisticated lady, you

still smoke and blow
rings at ceilings
in subtle, yet carefree manner?
"do not wait, waiter--but now!
set by me here
caramel-colored beer!"
(white foam topping?)

morning walk, "cool" style?
or running for life, in fear...
are you yet not realizing,
many friends all are near?

know that everything
ends same way.
as in "all okay"
so 'til that day,
hear what the monk
had to say:

"all life, same.
divided in two,
frozen stream--
burning flame.
that hottest fire
...is love."

that is all what is
in the end! nothing ever more
shall inhabit space beyond that door
except undying, unending love.
truth
unlimited
infinite
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30 comments:

  1. ^.^September 17, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Light a candle to show her the way home ... it's all good ... beautiful poem, Steve.

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    1. steveroniSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

      Yes, agree, ^.^ at times, we each need light to find our way. Often it comes from what one says to another. Thank you, Cat.
      And, of course:
      PEACE and LIGHT!!!!

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  2. Brian MillerSeptember 17, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    all that is in the end is love....that is true indeed and well worth any weight in god as well...as it is the ultimate treasure....

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  3. MarySeptember 17, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    So very true, Steve -- the hottest fire IS love. May it burn bright AND strong until the end! Enjoyed that last stanza -- 'truth, unlimited, infinite,' And when you come right down to it, some of the most important things in life ARE love & truth!

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  4. ClaudiaSeptember 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    yes - it is love-- sometimes it takes us quite some walks to find it finally..

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  5. YuvikaSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    that is all that is in the end - and all that really matters! lovely!

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    1. steveroniSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:54 PM

      YUVIKA! You DO know!
      Thank you.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 3:27 PM

      We always think others our lost who don't go our way. Sometimes they were only meant to be on the same path before the one they follow must diverge. Good read. >KB

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    I enjoyed all the questions in this - she's walking, but is it away from something or towards a new opportunity? Only time will tell ...

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  7. GraceSeptember 17, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I love this - ending the same way & hottest fire is love ~ Good one Steve ~

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  8. Laurie KolpSeptember 17, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Amen... love indeed!

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  9. DulceSeptember 17, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    undying,
    unending
    truth
    unlimited
    infinite...

    Amazing beautiful... you captured and captivated the lady- right

    Thank you so much my dear sweet friend.

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    1. steveroniSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:03 PM

      Dulce, you are so kind with your words.
      Admittedly, I'm glad you like your
      birthday poem.
      PEACE and LIGHT!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    I like how you sinuously thread the poem with hints, then reveal what we should have known all along - it's about love ~ M

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    1. steveroniSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:07 PM

      Thank you for dropping by, Sir.
      Don't think we've met here.

      ut every day, friends who I never knew...appear.

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  11. TruedessaSeptember 17, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    the hottest fire is love...so true..may the flame always burn..

    Peace & Light always..

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    1. steveroniSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:33 PM

      Truedessa...before, during, and after, does not the flame continue to burn?

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  12. ayalaSeptember 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful, Steve. It's all about love, isn't it? Love is everything.
    Peace and light my dear!

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  13. mrs mediocritySeptember 17, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    It really does all come down to love. A beautiful expression of it here.

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  14. MargieSeptember 17, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Such a beautiful poem that you wrote for your friend.
    Someone is treasured and loved!
    It's wonderful!

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    1. steveroniSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:11 PM

      Yup. Thanks Margie...it sure is nice having you checking in now--like the old days--well 3 or 4 years ago?
      :-)

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  15. colleenSeptember 17, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    The photo is stunning. She looks like she's trapped in a snow globe. The words are red! Love, yes.

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  16. Sharp Little PencilSeptember 17, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    AT the end, all is love. Steve E, it's so true. Keep your lamp trimmed and burning, and she'll find her way. THat's what real friends are for, right? Amy

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  17. JohnSeptember 18, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Powerful piece and so very true.

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  18. Katie Mia FrederickSeptember 18, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    The ultimate truth expressed so lovely as love...

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  19. Dorianna (paintswithwords)September 18, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    I like the weaving of thoughts, 'do you know why' 'is it fear', 'friends are near' to the conclusion..'love is all there is in the end'. Nice work

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  20. brudbergSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    The beacon of love can lead her.. like a ship lost at sea...

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  21. WaltermarksSeptember 18, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Light a candle in the darkness, Steve. It will always lead to love.

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    1. steveroniSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:32 PM

      Thanks, Mark, could not find your blog...but I'm not a "Circle" guy, mainly because I don't understand it. (Never was a "joiner"--too old to change!

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  22. rainfield61September 19, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Love,
    that gives hope,
    beauty
    and happiness.

    But never tell
    you are my love,
    just because of that.

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