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Just So I'll Know
by Lisa Hilbers

Monday, August 22, 2005
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Just So I'll Know


 


Pass me the time of day; Slice me a taste of life
from the breast of light-
Bathe me in the spirit of goodness; Just as
I walk past the marble monument of Judgements-
Let the salt from my eyes, sting with vengance-
I've the need to walk hand in hand with death; Just so I will know-
To experience the noise of silence; The blackness of white;
The warmth of coldness; and the depth of eternity;
The heigths of hell-


I want to know the flavor of surrealism; In the calmness of the storm-
Stroke the lion inside the lamb; Anger the beast within-
I want to touch life; Just as it has touched me;
Kiss the lips of strangers; While they ridicule and point-
See the dream of another's slumbering moments; Know what makes the dying cling to their last breath-
And be close enough to feel them exhale-


I want to understand the lies of truth; The truth behind the lies;
To speak the language of the forgotten;
And comprehend the misunderstood- Cry because they can't-
Feel the reverse in forward motion; And the numbness of pain-
I've the need to walk hand in hand with death;
Just so I'll know-
Just so I'll know...to live.


© Lisa Hilbers
8/22/05


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Reviewed by Biri Amante (Reader) 8/24/2005
What a marvelously crafted set of verses!
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 8/23/2005
Say that writing is your hobby; methinks it is a calling. This is
e x c e l l e n t. Great poetry in my opinion pares down to the bone, then keeps going. . .like Just So I'll Know. B r a v a !
'Pea' {aka Passle O'kin N. Texas}
Reviewed by Cynth'ya cynthyaspeaks@gmail.com 8/23/2005
This is prophetic my Sister. One of the most stirring ones I've read from your pen. blessin's for more like this--it hits the target.
cynth'ya
Reviewed by Sherry Heim 8/22/2005
You have surpassed even yourself with this write, Lisa...Wish I had written it! Every line is simply awesome and I just wanted to keep reading on and on. I am at a loss for words because I fear that my lavish comments would seem insincere. This is by far your favorite of mine, I suppose until your next post, when I will again reel at your amazing talents. I will be keeping this to savor again and again.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez 8/22/2005

Really , Really Well Written !!!
Exceptionally outrageous!!!
peace',
Rich Criso Suarez
Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie 8/22/2005
Ah Lisa, your poetry touches something so deep inside of me, beautifully insightful and excellent. Love your poetry,

Reindeer
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) 8/22/2005
A lot of strange requests but requests that might soothe the turmoil within. Good.
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 8/22/2005
Lisa,

That opening grabs the reader and pulls them joyfully into this provocative write--a marvelous ode to triumphing over death! BRAVA--this is among your best! You bet I'm saving it--thank you.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Reviewed by Felix Perry 8/22/2005
Capyivating Lisa, when you write of death and feeling the opposite of death as life it made me also look at it in a new perspective. Rich thoughtful write.
Felix
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 8/22/2005
Ditto!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by E T Waldron 8/22/2005
You have written perfection with this pen Lisa! Your voice is heard loud and clear and it speaks wisdom in knowing that to live life we must experience every aspect of it, or we are already dead! Bravo!

Eileen
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 8/22/2005
This is why death will always raise questions for it is tied in so closely to life. The two sentences that touched me that most are:

"what makes the dying cling to their last breath-
And be close enough to feel them exhale-"
Reviewed by Sue Hess 8/22/2005
lisa, i have always been a fan, but this poem strikes me deep inside, the words, the form, the content is perfect
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