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Pieces of Smoke

Poem By: Ken Simm
Romance


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Submitted: Aug 13, 2008    Reads: 42    Comments: 3    Likes: 3   


 

Walk away from the smoke

Let it follow

Let the rain kill it

Hysterical pieces of the past

What does it matter

Who cares

Walk away from the smoke

Of a fire in the rain

Look up

A blue window

Installed with picture pleasures

The hair of a woman

Walk away from the past

Watch the fire

Forget feelings

Some thoughts lie around us like a shroud

A low lying cloud

Some words, so gentle

Stick behind the eyes

Some stars always hang over home

Some memories are all that is left and pass into stories

That finally no one wants to hear.


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Comments:

Hey Ken :) There is something about this poem that really excites my mind's eye. It has a little bit of a story quality and the phrasing is amazing. I really enjoyed it and now I know that you sure do have talent! Take care, Regan

Posted: Aug 13, 2008

Author Comment:

Thank you Regan very much

Hey....I'm listening to Cello Suites inspired by Bach and it's incredible with this poem.

The blue stained glass window... I think you may be a bit psychic....

love the ending.*

Posted: Aug 18, 2008

Author Comment:

Long ago and far away. Thank you.

Beautiful. I love the economy of your words here - perfect.I felt like I was in the Highlands when I read this...probably the smoke and rain!Misty and esoteric - wonderful.

Posted: Aug 24, 2008

Author Comment:

I was in the highlands when you read that. Thanks for vcommenting anf for the fan request.



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