Not that anyone
is expecting a miracle
or even transformation,
but you can't blame them
for wanting to explain
one more time.
Transcending grief
muted by love
is never defined
fully enough
to understand
the depths of quietude
Or for wishing
the stories were simple
between the layers of almost
and might have been;
between secular love
and air blowing
through trees.
Branches stirred
by nearly~sacred whispers
fall into sullen silence,
the brevity of a single sigh breaching
the horizon's shattered gasp.
It is tempting to imagine
the best of it,
when we know
clouds are not eternal
and nothing important is said
until someone has
let go.
Only infinity lasts forever ~
the darkest cruelty
I ever heard whispered
was the rustling of your fingers
slipping subtly
from my hand.
Author notes
Graphic artist unknown
Background courtesy of Maureen
Inspired by the contest "Mirror" by MuddyKing
www.allpoetry.com/poets/zayra%20yves
zayra's original poem:
www.allpoetry.com/Poem/2132719
zayra yves: stanzas 1, 3, 5
Night Hope: stanzas 2, 4, 6 (italicized)
Written July 19th, 2006
What did you think
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Most beautiful i bet that u have been in love before or well u really know how to get that feeling of love in ur poem all in all great poem love
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Thank you for your gracious words, Moon Girl...I thoroughly enjoyed doin' this one, Helen...You & I should do one when we get a chance, my Friend...I'm glad you liked it, Lady...
Wanda
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This is an amazing collab and by two of my favs on here.Each brings such beautiful poetic music to the page.Bravo to you both I loved it
~Helen
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I'm quite sure I speak for Z., as well, when I tell ya, we love you, too, Melissa...
Wanda
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Two of my favorites....
you can't go wrong there! -
Very good collab here. This seemed like something you might hear in a dream and then wake up to think "What was that?" You know the kind of thing that reads so well, it's floating in front of you in a dreamy-like state. Well done!
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Wow! Wonderful, you two!! A poetic duet by two of my favourite people here on AP. This is simply stunning - your voices melt together so beautifully - indeed one flawless voice of mastery! I would have to come back to this one to truly appreciate its impact and beauty. Amazing - I love it when two poets combine their individual talents and make one masterpiece. Beautiful work...soft-spoken whispers of the heart.
~ Nicolette
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Absolutely flawless. The voices are blended so well that it rings more clearly and more loudly than one pure voice can make it do.
That final stanzs...whew.........as you know..it carries a punch... -
You help us all to rise again, Scribe... sheltering us with your mighty wings...Thank you, Rich...I appreciate ya, my Friend... Wanda
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A very wonderful collab by two very wonderful poets..
I wish for simple stories, as all solution begin there.
They get complicated when we pass responsibility on
so I sigh and see what I can do, and then begin again. -
The picture does justice for this poem. Indeed this is a great piece you two have written. Unique forms and flow of words from one stanza to the next. Nicley done. Sie
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Very beautiful song of truth and longing. Your melody (Zayra) and your chorous (Wanda) touches my very being.
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Oh God, I am dying to do a collaboration..
This poem was very true, and the use of words was flawless...i must applaud.
Only infinity lasts forever ~
the darkest cruelty
I ever heard whispered
was the rustling of your fingers
slipping subtly
from my hand.
Oui, tis true...and the tragic last stanzas were just darling.
Lots of Philia,
D.Thoures -
i loved this and the picture you chose... it was a beautiful, beautiful picture.... your writing skills match the greatness of the picture!
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Stories can still be simple. Some are not but they are all worth being told. :no one expects a miracle". Doesn't mean it can't happen.
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Hi,you two should write together more often, lovely poem and yes so true, but I will not dwell on the so true as it brings back too many memories,lovely write, you have my applause, Di
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simply stunning!
the eloquence of your words and the grace with which they are felt on so many levels is astounding. so richly sprinkled
with nuggets of inspiration; this poem is art; in it's most
purest form.
thank you for this dazzling gift.
lynn
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gifted
quite a gifted writer..... I feel certain you have heard these words before!! Keep up the writing and sharing, thank you. -
This is brilliant A real gift to the seeking fanatic Keep up the good work and wishing u success in all u do
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Ooohhh, are you ever in for a treat, my Friend...
Get ready...Hope you're sittin' down...& back away from the desk so your jaw doesn't break when it drops...
You might also wish to read my Friends Nicolette, shewolfnative, MuddyKing, Lyrical Soul, suseann...ohhh, so many others...They inspire me considerably & consistently...Nicolette makes me write poems just from her comments...Thank you for your gracious words, Trina...I appreciate your kind words on my behalf...I'm thrilled to have led you to some of the best talent in this world, let alone on the pages of AP...
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A quote:
"Though my thoughts have whispered much alongside the very air I breath, it was knowing that everything has a place to call home"~B. Chandler(me)
This simple yet profound write you two have created shows deep simplicity and an even deeper thought. Keep it coming
Rae -
a whole lot of justice goin' on in here, and this is wonderful.
you two rock
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Done, Z. ~ I also added which stanzas we each did to the comments. I preferred it that way, too. During a collab contest, I set the stanzas off in that manner & was asked not to, to not upset the flow. Thank you, dear Lady.
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This is simply amazing...I have always loved you from the start Wanda and you led me to Rich; who is also amazing. Now I shall have to check out zayra...I love the inspiration that you create...Trina
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I like it when you put your words in italics or mine so they can tell the difference between the two voices and see how we worked them together.
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Thank you for the honor, my Friend.
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It looks great Wanda, you did it a lot of justice.
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