It’s Only Glass

Fegger on Jul 4, 2009

So many windows—so little time.

It’s only glass—stands in-between;

Separating known, to dream;

Forsaking wish as if unseen;

Fragile pane of vision clean;

Bisecting loves I have gleaned,

Without permission, without means.

Yet should I force upon this pane,

Would I project a right to reign;

Above duty, for passions feigned;

Compromising all that’s gained;

With only but myself to blame,

Betray that one, desires un-named?

‘Tis prudent, then, to leave to chance;

Of those who’ll choose a different dance;

In spite of how sincere I prance;

(Ignoring yet, her awkward glance);

Leaving love to happenstance;

In faith of said existence.

Full of heart, weak in wisdom;

Sounds of shatter mark my decision;

And my cause becomes my vision,

While shards inflict their lonesome lesion,

Amidst the flow of liquid crimson;

For I’ll not live such life in fission.

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Comments (12)

rutherfranc on Jul 4, 2009
tried not to breathe while reading.. I may fog up your glass.. another deep piece..
Debra Mann on Jul 4, 2009
Nice piece, Rich.
Katie Marie on Jul 4, 2009
You’re doing that ‘poet’s dance’ again. Coming ever so close without quite saying it. Which, of course, makes us keep re-reading it to follow the steps you are making.
scout on Jul 4, 2009
Full of heart,weak in wisdom;
Sounds of shatter mark my decision;
And my cause becomes my vision,
In particular these lines for me frame this powerful piece of deeply intense work.
Warm Regards to you Feg…Scout
Liane Schmidt on Jul 4, 2009
Unique, good work*

Blessings.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.
clay hurtubise on Jul 4, 2009
Strong piece, very nice.
Thanks,
Caly
BullwinkleMuse on Jul 4, 2009
This fragile glass not only separates us from the ‘might have beens’, but offers the subtle reflection of conscience as well. Great piece, amigo.
Darla Smith on Jul 5, 2009
Very good poem!
tate morgan on Jul 7, 2009
What can I say ?You make us want to bow down and say \”were not worthy\”
Thanks
TAte
hfj on Jul 13, 2009
Very intense piece, and thought provoking. Makes one step back and evaluate one’s self. Well done friend.
kate smedley on Jul 21, 2009
Very deep piece, I love your choice of words, especially ‘the flow of liquid crimson’. Stunning.
jesse lennon on Jul 26, 2009
Very deep and flowing. Somebody recomended you, and you are a good writer at flowing.!

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