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vague


unformed and anonymous

urgently pinched in waves of finned dispersion

a distant face streaming slowly apart

in the slumping waves of a forgotten pond

a thin river

dry Ophelia, unsure where to fade

carrying bouqets neither real nor artificial

symbiotic petals

christening a sleeping sea with

clear blushes even you don't understand

dry as the brush you were painted with

still not knowing as your sharp cheeks strike the

canvas

my dry Ophelia

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RSScheerer

RSScheerer

18 years ago

Ophelia

has always fascinated me (of course she is one of my poems somewhere as well). What inspired this piece? I'd like to know before I go any further. Ronda
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barbsdad2003

18 years ago

Alas! I'm sadly uninformed ...

as to the (presumed famous) Ophelia. However, I recognize a vivid description of a painter's work of art, as I think your piece here is. Thanx, Chuck
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

18 years ago

Hello

This is a haunting piece, and I am as curious about its origins as Ronda. Always, Cat
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purplemoondoll

18 years ago

symbiotic petals christening

symbiotic petals christening a sleeping sea with clear blushes even you don’t understand Amazing imagery and I love the dreamlike flow to the whole poem. Gentle and beautiful. Chuck is right, this is a work of art on many levels. Great job! Kaz It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 11 months ago

ganging up on you here.

Also curious to know if it's Shakespeare's Ophelia you refer to or perhaps Ophelia Crutch? Sorry, that was un-called for. Whoever, whatever, like several of your pieces I have read tonight it is haunting and evocative. cheers, Jess