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Don't look for me

Don't look for me.
My fingers,
You'll never find them in the branches of the trees
That comfort your empty nightfalls
Nor in the ripples of the waters
That mirror your frozen eyes.

My breasts,
You'll never find them in the curves of the hills
That await your footsteps to shape them
Nor in the softness of the snow
That tickles your face when you search me.

My hair,
You'll never find it in the flame of the sun
That scorches your soul when it rises
Nor in the grass of the forests
That gathers your trails and then gulps them.

My back,
You'll never find it in the walls of the buildings
That shadow your face as you wander
Nor in the platitude of the horizon
That collides with your iris.

My lips,
You'll never find them in the summer poppies
That benumb you in oblivion
Nor in the blood of the heart
That chains you to me.

Don't look for me, I'm here.
— Dolor, Jan 06, 2009

Critiques

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Ink Dragon

17 years 5 months ago

Dolor

this is yet another powerful write. Nevertheless, I do have some doubts about the use of "snows" and "the horizon/That binds with your iris". Please think those over once more. Your guardian poet (and very much honoured to be), ~Nina P.S. A little typo crept in: l.9 "footsteps"
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W.C.Wampler

17 years 5 months ago

...look for me...

Dolor, I'm at work, the music playing on the stero is U2, 'still haven't found what I'm looking for.' Great background for your poem. I almost got emotional. As Ink said, details count. I wish that someday I could write an ultimate poem. I'm a Taurus, practical dreamer. I wonder if you would read my "Beautiful Mystery." Have goodness, wcw
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Dolor

17 years 5 months ago

I used the singular for

I used the singular for ''snows'' and ''collide'' instead of ''bind''. I hope it's okay like this, the meaning didn't change at all. Thank you once more for standing on guard, Nina.
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Ink Dragon

17 years 5 months ago

Dolor

I cannot say it enough times: Your ability to find the right words is awesome! You make me feel like a proud mother hen, can you see me ruffling my feathers? Once more, Nina
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Dolor

17 years 5 months ago

wcw, I’m at home, the

wcw, I'm at home, the music plaaying on the pc is Opeth. Your songs is a good background for my poem, even though I found what I was looking for. I am pleased for discovering your poetry and even more pleased for causing your being emotional, well, almost emotional. As for the ultimate poetry,keep feeling and trying. I'm a Scorpio, practical mad person. I wish you the same goodness, Diana.
Kailashana

Kailashana

17 years 5 months ago

And I’m sorry I very sorry

And I'm sorry I very sorry I missed your poetry until now...but thank God I have, U2 in my world, dear Poet. ~A "All in all, it's just another brick in the wall." Pink Floyd There are no walls except for the ones we build. ~me~
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rosemary

17 years 5 months ago

“Gathers your trails and

"Gathers your trails and gulps them..." That shines. Brilliance. Truly. The last two lines... maybe split them? "Don't look for me. I'm here." Just a thought. -Rosemary Quite contrary Now get out of my garden
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leonard daranjo

17 years 5 months ago

I don't know how I missed this

This is beautiful. I love the melancholic way with which you have woven your magical images. The last line - though by itself is ordinary - is devastating when read as a part of the poem. It says so much. You are looking everywhere for me when I am right here. This could be used as an interesting analogy in life. There are somethings we search for (God or peace for instance) all over the place but they are right there in one's very own heart. Leonard
Race_9togo

Race_9togo

17 years 5 months ago

I enjoyed this a lot

I like the sense of you being right there in front of him that you evoke by denying that you are anywhere else. Does that make sense? I hope so! This stanza... "My breasts, You’ll never find them in the curves of the hills That await your footsteps to shape them Nor in the softness of the snow That tickles your face when you search me." is absolutely breathtaking. Snow is the right word, its more focused and immediate. I don't like "iris"...too technical? Too scientific? may I suggest the word "gaze", or something similar, instead? keeps the visual connotation. A most beautiful poem A Spotlight well deserved. Respectfully Jim "Laws and rules don't kill freedom: narrow-minded intolerance does" : Race
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Dolor

17 years 5 months ago

And justice for all

First of all I'd like to apologize for the late reply to all your wonderful comments. I have many exams during this month at the university, and very little time for anything else. kailashana, there's no need to be sorry, you've found it. And I'm happy I found yours, I'll read more of them as soon as I'll get the chance, all I do is study, sleep and write. Rosemary, thank you for complementing my work. I will not split the last two lines, to me they're a conclusion that must take one's breath away. It must be sudden, it must be quick, it must meet the eye all at once. But thank you for your suggestion. Leonard, I just loved your comment. It seems you really understood this poem, despite the fact that it's not complicated at all. But as you said, we search for things all over, when they're in our hearts or just in front of our eyes, it's the same for everything, purposes, people, feelings, decisions. Thank you for making my work seem transparent, and thank you for loving the "cliche" from the last line. Despite its triviality, it's the end of all the longing and the wandering, it's opening our eyes to the world. Nina, thank you. I hope I'll always be in your spotlight. Jim, it does make sense. Since making someone realize you ARE there is so difficult, I also chose the complicated way. The way of demolishing everything else. As for the word "iris", I like it just the way it is. It's supposed to be technical, since I tried to help the reader visualize the union between the horizon and the eye. Just as respectfully, Diana.
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

17 years 5 months ago

Another Spotlight poem

Perfect, Diana. The same breathtaking imagery and emotion. Your words are strong, your talent is the power giving them life. ~ Ronda
Marius Surleac

Marius Surleac

17 years 5 months ago

beautiful

Congrats for the spotlight! I like the entire path of the poem, the images strongly sustained by its construction, its own rule is kept until the end. This poem has a nice flow. The final as well - it has its own point and is really good. Well done. Cheers, Marius
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Dolor

17 years 5 months ago

Thank you, Ronda. You made

Thank you, Ronda. You made it sound like my words are the monster, and I'm the mad scientist giving them life. Well, that's pretty much how things go. The poet has to be just a tad insane too see and to hear what others do not. I'm glad you saw it and heard it too. Marius, yes, it's a very rigid poem, based on the rules I set for myself. I'm pleased that you liked it. Thank you so very much. Dolor, Diana.
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easylife_2

17 years 5 months ago

This is good Dolor

And well deserved of the spotlight.I will look out more for your poetry and read them.I really love your combination of ideas i.e feminine physical features and natural elements,very good!

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