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I wrote this poem many years ago, when I was experiencing some frustration with a new relationship.

I wait by the mine Outside the camp. Between us, the pinyons Slash and partition Your fire, like fence posts. They keep me at bay. Here in the shadows, I think I know you. But, in the flame of life, You dance with all. I won't be to you One other to twirl. If you should feel The pull of the silence, The call of a private heart, You'll venture beyond The grove of sentries. Then we together Might prospect for gold.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 5/31/2021 7:18:00 AM
Love the whole metaphor of mining and "I won't be to you / One other to twirl." Beautiful poem, Carol.
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Date: 11/5/2019 7:04:00 PM
Love the imagery. Excellent write. Well penned. Ann
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Carol Mays
Date: 11/5/2019 7:55:00 PM
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.
Date: 1/28/2019 9:50:00 AM
This is just beautiful Carol. There is never enough time to respond to all the poets who are here at Soup. My little granddaughters come first. Cheers, Connie : )
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Carol Mays
Date: 2/23/2019 11:31:00 PM
Thank you. Glad you like it.

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