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Paul Says We're Alright Tonight
by Kate Burnside
Friday, July 17, 2009
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PAUL SAYS WE’RE ALRIGHT TONIGHT


Funny, our differing worlds –
you in yours, me in mine –
with just an “el” between:

one long tongue wrapped
round itself in knots;

one drawbridge raised
over a seemingly
breachless gulf;

one tall lighthouse
keeping dangerous vessels
safely at bay.

I gaze from my native
blue-green ball,
you stare
from distant red.

Much space between
but only words apart.




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Reviewed by SOULFUL SHEE G. Pulsing In Passionate Purple PassionS 8/26/2009
I love how in many of your poems/writings of the heart Kate, YOU write with a mystery and a slight whisk of knowing, and believing!
Paul said it right - That makes it so :)
Your imagery is astounding and I feel an sense of loneliness... BE WELL! and STAY POSITIVE!

WRITE ON!
Blessings and Peace, Purple_Passions, SHEExooo
Reviewed by Bill Broome 7/30/2009

In a word, "OUTSTANDING!"

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge 7/21/2009
Only words apart! Beautifully penned, whistful yet strong.
Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary 7/18/2009
Words can bridge the gap, whether simple or elegant ... but it is their reception that lowers the drawbridge. Well done, Kate!
Reviewed by jude forese 7/18/2009
methinks Paul is a very smart man ;)

between the space of words is the 'el'ation of their potential meaning ...
Reviewed by William Bonilla 7/18/2009
Excellent write Enjoyed
Peace & love

William
Reviewed by E T Waldron 7/17/2009
Your use of similies is flawless,and the message loud and clear!
Superb poetry, Kate!

Love,
Eileen
Reviewed by Linda Settles 7/17/2009
Oh that intense longing for soul-deep communication, Kate. I know it. I've experienced it. The false sense of safety in saying nothing and the distance created by "keeping dangerous vessels safely at bay." I can see how this write could speak to human to human communication or our relationship with the Almighty. Really good work!
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 7/17/2009
The fine imagery enhances the meaning of this write, Kate. Lovely work. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by John Flanagan 7/17/2009
Kate,
Yes and yes again - gorgeous images and a long, so satisfying aftertaste.
John
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 7/17/2009
Kate, line for line, I like the way you write. or did I say
that before? It's a small world after all, when you share the
right words. -gene.
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 7/17/2009
A desire to be connected - which you are - love the delicious shivers of pleasure in,

"...one long tongue wrapped/round itself in knots...." yes. That is the way to be tongue-tied or occupied or something! LOL

Well done, my dear, as always. You leave me undone with the power of your words -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Lori Moore 7/17/2009
Funny how such small things can keep people words apart. Excellent poetry!
Reviewed by George Carroll 7/17/2009
Nicely done as your pen takes pause on each sentence.
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 7/17/2009
I like this--especially the winsdom in, "one tall lighthouse
keeping dangerous vessels
safely at bay.
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 7/17/2009
Nice one, Kate; very well penned/imaged! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D
Reviewed by Joyce Bell 7/17/2009
I LOVE YOUR ENDING...MUCH SPACE BETWEEN BUT ONLY WORDS APART. ISN'T WONDERFUL TO KNOW THAT HE IS JUST A PRAYER AWAY? UNIQUE AND TOUCHING. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
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