by Anita R.
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April 12, 2007

Enclosed Within - Poetry Please Single Word Challenge

February 12, 2008 06:29 PM EST
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Enclosed within are my perceptions

Invisible to the naked eye

There is so much more than

Can be known by passerby.

For I am the vessel of a lifetime

Of moments joyous and sad

And I carry the repercussions

Of each encounter I have had.

Contained within this fragile shell

I am private and alone

Savoring and contemplating

Thoughts that are my own.

For we each have sealed inside

So much we never share

Encasing endless hurt and pain

Hiding more than we compare.

Someday, if it is meant to be

There will finally be a delivery

Of the love letter inside of me

And my lonely heart will be set free.
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Comments: 23

What a beautiful poem Anita. Well done!
Sheila Deeth Feb 12, 2008, 7:05pm EST
Lovely poem Anita. Lovely direction for the prompt.
Kathryn E. Feb 12, 2008, 8:20pm EST
Very nicely done, hon!
Patricia F. Feb 12, 2008, 8:24pm EST
I am crazy for this -tender and true and fresh...wow!
This is a touching and riveting poem. Nicely written - well done..!
t b. Feb 12, 2008, 9:08pm EST
very nice Anita
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Feb 12, 2008, 11:09pm EST
love letter inside of me makes me crazy..wow..lovely outcome..
Kathy W. Feb 13, 2008, 9:11am EST
Anita: This is a love poem--love in waiting. Very good! You get the sense of wanting to share with that "special someone." The last two lines were the clincher for me. Just excellent. I also like the way you bring out who we are today is the history we created for ourselves. Nicely done, chica. Nicely done! Excellent parallels here.
Wilka
Barbra L. Feb 13, 2008, 12:51pm EST
This is a beautiful, delicately balanced poem, Anita, that is well graced by the charm of its wonderful flow.

The colors in the picture project the warmth and sincerity of your write! Exquisite!
Alison Pearce Feb 13, 2008, 6:17pm EST
Beautifully done Anita!
Austin Cushing Feb 13, 2008, 6:37pm EST
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Ruthe M. Feb 14, 2008, 1:10am EST
Wonderfully written, Anita. It expressed so much emotion.
lynn a. Feb 15, 2008, 9:28pm EST
THis is very, very nice. You were able to put in so much. I am very impressed.
Kate Keeley Feb 16, 2008, 12:29pm EST
Lovely comparison between words unread and thoughts not said.
Sheila Deeth Feb 16, 2008, 3:30pm EST
Came back to reread this. Really liked it.
Tracey W. Feb 16, 2008, 4:27pm EST
Very well crafted Anita. Poignent and insightful....Hiding more than we compare.. Yes, very well done.
Wonderful take on the prompt. Glad you ended with a promise of the heart being filled. Very thought provoking poem Anita.
Neal Wass Feb 17, 2008, 9:40pm EST
Alove letter inside you, this is delicious.
Patti M. Feb 17, 2008, 10:49pm EST
Very well done.
dianne j. Feb 18, 2008, 6:01pm EST
Just lovely. . . a love letter in itself . . . to your readers.

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