Tuesday, November 8, 2011

it's everywhere




amidst the beauty
horror lurks, crawling
against defenseless skin
shredding the pristine glow
that masquerades the truth

urban realities exist
a purpose buried beneath the noise

screaming infants, deny us
wallowing sirens, accuse us
fading Sun's, forgive us

and an overgrown corner lot
holds tomorrow, a fledgling stalk
grasps for the sky, begging
to be used, to deliver a notion
to receive your gift of acceptance

in darkest morning's light,
revelation demands release
so we scream, unheard
and unheld, yet begging
for the beauty to save us
from the horror
of Life

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14 comments:

  1. ClaudiaNovember 8, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    your writing always gives me shivers..esp. the last stanza here..and yes..we continue screaming and begging..think if we stop it means we have given up..

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  2. knot eyeNovember 8, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Thanks Claudia...I agree with your last words

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  3. JerryNovember 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Oh save us from the horror and guide us to the mysterious beauty of life. Ahhh the tension. Urban jungles are often hard to see it. The Image catches the content of the words...nice.

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  4. knot eyeNovember 8, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Peace Jerry...thanks for your time and words

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  5. Pat HattNovember 8, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Many horrors do seem to surround, but some good can be found, love the depth of your piece.

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  6. knot eyeNovember 8, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    thank you Pat

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  7. Brian MillerNovember 8, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    wow those last 2 stanzas rock man...tomorrow is in a corner lot...yes...and the screaming...

    great to see you back more and more...

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  8. knot eyeNovember 8, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    thanks Brian...Love the venue and the outlet

    Peace

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  9. lynneNovember 8, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    We need to remember, yes? for without horror there is no beauty..
    Beauty always wins, as long as we allow it in to our hearts..

    so glad you are sharing your words again with us all

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  10. knot eyeNovember 9, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    thanks Lynne

    yes...allow

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  11. BeachannyNovember 9, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    So many things posing danger and every day they're trumped by beauty. It's why we write about them. Good one here.

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  12. The Noiseless CuckooclockNovember 10, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    without night, no one willvalue day time.

    when life survives hardships, it is strength and bliss.

    lovely piece.

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  13. Pat-Mather Brown Gordon-ceton November 11, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    love it,

    the title gives a splash of watery imagery.

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  14. knot eyeNovember 12, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    thank you all for your time and words

    Peace

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