This Poem was Submitted By: James C. Horak On Date: 2007-03-15 23:12:39 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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The Angel Speaks

No matter my name, that power to summon             is not granted lightly. You believe nothing, only tomorrow will come       renewed but just slightly.  Light of years but aged unfine, no sweetness      to humankind, just prowess to take. Artfulness instead of art, knowledge without wisdom      like a game of poker without a stake.  The suffering of the few not to fall weary down   among your rabble, devise demise to be rid of you. In the throbbing muscle you know this, despising          them more for their angelic difference. And that they will not stay to see you betray    warmed over pater mater display. There is no pleasure to those for whom I've come,    to be your child, wife, husband, lover, Knowing you haven't the time to refine one moment's                                        breath. Into the sweet wind's carry of thought. And that I alone will never miss them for I will not      let them go to tenuous fate.  For to them I come without summon.                    

Copyright © March 2007 James C. Horak

Additional Notes:
If anything, among this thing you call a culture, how many of its "forsaken" merely mark time in wait?


This Poem was Critiqued By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2007-04-02 17:04:25
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Ah James, To this reader you speak of the plight of mankind turning in on it's self. No one seeking, searching, desiring enlightenment and even if found; denying that which is given. So what is there to say for this race of beings, are they without hope or redemption, can they be salvaged? Will anyone hear the words you offer, and if so will they truly contemplate what you've laid out? Bravo and kudos. Best, Lora


This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2007-03-23 22:25:30
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
James, What I feel of this is the idea people live all their days in a no-wheres-ville. People live aimles, uninspiring, bored, wasted days. They have actually died years earlier. If one doesn't have a thirst to learn, they are lost! People must have a reason to live or they will die. [earlier than necessary.] [The meaning of life by Victor Fraenkle] I'm not sure people recognize it in themselves? Hopefully I've hit the idea you had! It was good, I like your puzzles. You're #1 Dellena
This Poem was Critiqued By: DeniMari Z. On Date: 2007-03-18 09:30:27
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Dear JCH, This is definitely an intriguing write - but I wonder if I understand your full intent with this piece. My take on this, is - you've written about all the less fortunate, here on earth, the homeless, the terminally sick, the ones that live in daily poverty - are just marking time on earth, with no future of success or happiness. If that's the case - it's done very well - and really makes me feel sad. The hard truths in life, are hard to face - and as much as we would like to change it, we don't have the means to do so. We can only offer hope and charity to those close to us that we know may need it. I really liked this poem - for the "absolute" truth, in it. sincerely, Denimari
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