Wow, both of these are gorgeous. I am always drawn to "conflict in love" themes, and this is a prime example. My favorite stanza:
Quote:
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Originally Posted by madp
But it's here, then it's past, always largely intangible
And what parts you can grasp are just fleetingly fanciful
It's through acts, and through hopes, and regrets that it's named:
Either purpose on high, or staving off of pain |
Starlet is telling and lovely too. I obstinately keep reading
Quote:
I've watched the voyeurs rain
Their buckets full of empty grace
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as
"I've watched the voyeurs rain
Their buckets full of empty
praise"
Dunno why....