Wednesday, March 28, 2007

But rather...

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I think this bit of poetic rumination speaks well for itself. A trifle archaic in language, it is poetry. From 2004.

But rather...

I do not want the light to fail but rather have a perfect view
of all my life and full retain of all those thoughts I ever knew.

I do not want the light to fail but rather keep your memory fast
that I may best secure your joy and ne'er you stroll the paling past.

I do not want the light to fail but rather see what I have heard
and taste each touch without reserve and catch the scent of every word.

I do not want the light to fail but rather show me every stone
along the path I've yet to walk and seek to follow to the bone.


William F. DeVault. all rights reserved.

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