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In the cobwebs of my existence
like lace, at the edge of time;

at the end of all hope, like soap on a rope,
there's a reason for this rhyme.

Through the hallways of my lifetime
echoing all the future brings,

I've been given such a gift
to warrant flying, without wings.

I was stagnant in some water
that's best described as ink;

I've been allowed to surface quicker,
and easier than you'd think.

In the silence of my darkest night
that darkens each and every frame,

there's a light that shines forever,
every time I say your name.
— docmaverick, Mar 18, 2010

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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raskin

16 years 2 months ago

It must be cobweb

It must be cobweb week. I've read a couple that mention cobwebs. I like how you utilized the metaphor. Wonderful poem. Upbeat. raskin
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 2 months ago

Thanx, raskin....

...it may be that we read the same newspaper, if you will.....and "upbeat", is what I was going for. Thanx for your encouragement. I've had my Mother, (Antoinette Marie)...typing for me lately, as I temporarily lost my internet provider, (verizon)....whom i shall heretoherin, (for all eternity), refer to in "small letters"...forever. Thank-you, again...raskin. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 2 months ago

What’s in a name?

What's in a name? Everything. Roses. Give her roses. Charming poem, like an essence of presence. ~A Words must be used like stepping stones: lightly and with nimbleness, because if you step on them too heavily, you incur the danger of falling into the intellectual mire of logic and reason. - Balsekar
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 2 months ago

Kaila....

...(shana), Thanks, I did. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 2 months ago

Well, thanks...Franny....

...click on, "view all works"...and on the 6th page, the very last poem....is, "The Boogeyman". I wrote it for both, children AND adults, and I'd very much like to know what he AND you, think. I appreciated your words of encouragement. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.