inspiration

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 10:47 pm

I was inspired by this poem:

You tell me that silence
Is nearer to peace than poems
But if for my gift
I brought you silence
(For I know silence)
You would say
"This is not silence
This is another poem"
And you would hand it back to me

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 10:52 pm

Hi Sandra ~

I love the gentle 'pacing' of your words in this, and your parenthetical "(For I know silence)" ~ your poem reminds me of someone trying to maintain a relationship with someone else who not only imposes, but keeps changing, the rules. One of the traits I learned is commonly associated with an Adult Child Of an Alcoholic [ACOA]. A very interesting phenomena, and an exasperating one to try to function within in a relationship.

I really enjoyed this poem....for more than one reason

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~ Lizzy

tom.d.stiller · Post by **tom.d.stiller** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:24 am

Really a beautiful poem. It's called "Gift", and it has been taken from "The Spice-Box of Earth"... (Thanks for reminding us, Sandra.)

Maybe, Lizzy, that's one of the "more than one" reasons why you really enjoyed this poem...

Tom

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 7:42 pm

yes.....Tom...I was waiting for someone to tell that...

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 3:30 am

Two for two.....one that 'G~d' wrote and one that Leonard wrote. Recognizing greatness isn't all bad

. Thanks for the 'out' Tom ~ however, in the interest of truth, won't be taking it

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