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My Heart Escapes

Woe, to touch the winter’s soul The depths of slumber Once filled whole My heart it trembles at the thought That it could be ensnared Assuming then my true control My might and virtue I now extol My heart awakens knowing well Its life has just been spared

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Date: 3/8/2009 11:04:00 AM

The lines flow well in this poem. A lot of depth for the reader to think about. Nice one! Karen

Fathima Dawood

Date: 3/7/2009 3:18:00 AM

Well written the joy of being a poet is the ability to express oneself, and you do it so well!- and thank you for your supportive comments! Peace Always Fathima

Farah Chamma

Date: 3/6/2009 11:37:00 PM

Wonderfully written...Thank you for sharing... Always, Farah

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/6/2009 9:52:00 AM

I love happy endings. Very beautiful writing! Love, Shar

Robin L. Gass

Date: 3/6/2009 9:08:00 AM

Beautiful poetry in every sense. Very deep and moving. One of my favs! Thank you for the opportunity to part of your contest! Love, Robin

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/6/2009 8:24:00 AM

A soulful, and touching poem....lovely writing, Michael. ~ Carrie

Louise Nelson

Date: 3/6/2009 7:15:00 AM

talk about deep. WOW! as always Michael it is a pleaure to ready your work and to receive your comments. Thank you for your continued support. love, always louise nelson

Arany P.

Date: 3/6/2009 5:38:00 AM

well written... the words flow so well... love the rhymes!! ~ Arany

Laurie Ginn

Date: 3/6/2009 5:08:00 AM

Winter's soul, so beautiful, I totally understand wanting to spare the heart but ohhh da joy of before the death