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Almost God
Tonight, I was awakened
In the parlor where I sit
On top of the baby grand,
As the chain at my neck yanked
& I blinked, dazed from the light
That brightened the wallpaper.
I looked around, bewildered
And saw the shadows I cast
Dance ‘cross the willow pattern.
And here they were, two lovers,
Poets, I’d seen before, meet
Like baby’s breath in crystal.
The two sat close, side by side
At the piano bench, bowed,
So still like a whisper, I —
And she graced the keys, singing
To him, of love & heart’s flight
In the dear light from my shade.
How honored, to be privy.
As she turned to him, he smiled
To tell her she inspires.
They noticed the light flicker.
It was me, it was my heart;
What I felt, was almost God.
Published 31st Jul 2018
| Edited 14th Sep 2018
Author's Note
A personification about a lamp.
Dedicated to tommy.
Dedicated to tommy.
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Anonymous
31st Jul 2018 10:13am
This is absolutely exquisite.
31st Jul 2018 10:28am
Thank you so much, Rob, my friend. It had me feeling that way, as I wrote the last stanza...
31st Jul 2018 2:05pm
It is amazingly dear to me... Because I was witness to part of the creative process...
Trilogy
And my deepest thanks
tommy
Trilogy
And my deepest thanks
tommy
*goes weepy*
Oh Tommy thank you... I’m glad I could still be here when you came in.
And yes, you were with me when.
Thank you so much for the honor of place.
Oh Tommy thank you... I’m glad I could still be here when you came in.
And yes, you were with me when.
Thank you so much for the honor of place.
Anonymous
- Edited 27th Dec 2019 12:45pm
31st Jul 2018 11:38pm
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31st Jul 2018 11:44pm
Thank you dearest Melia, Celestial One. I do feel blessed for how it found me.
Ever
Jade Tiger Sister🐅
Ever
Jade Tiger Sister🐅
1st Aug 2018 00:35am
The lamp bears witness to the sublime. I got quite a rush reading that last stanza. Fine work!
1st Aug 2018 00:48am
2nd Aug 2018 7:31am
The pure, utter beauty of your turn of words and a lamp tempt me to believe we humans might actually figure this out. Hope, long-dormant genie, was outed with this read tonight.
3rd Aug 2018 6:47am
Rachelle, thank you for the spell your comment has cast, and for the honor.
Anonymous
- Edited 30th Jan 2023 2:45pm
3rd Aug 2018 3:30am
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3rd Aug 2018 7:08am
Thank you, bless’ed Cat, and how right you are. I’ll keep the light of this very lamp as a beacon for when you return one day.💌
3rd Aug 2018 5:51am
3rd Aug 2018 6:44am
15th Aug 2018 8:22am
Whats interesting is that I own a similar lamp in green.its called a bankers lamp. The title urged me to choose this one to read and I sm most satisfied and pleased that I did. Favorite lines "And here they were, two lovers,
Poets, I’d seen before, meet " beautiful lines in which I felt emotion from.
Poets, I’d seen before, meet " beautiful lines in which I felt emotion from.
15th Aug 2018 12:30pm
Greetings, poet Curtains, and thanks for stopping in for a read. I’m glad you chose this one, and that it left you feeling such satisfaction.
And by the way, the lamp as the image I used, has an alabaster shade - I adore alabaster!
And by the way, the lamp as the image I used, has an alabaster shade - I adore alabaster!
Anonymous
30th Nov 2018 10:35pm
Jadey,
My beautiful friend. Reading back on my wonderful pal's writings on Jadey Day, and I came across this. It's really sweet, and beautiful. I'm so glad I've met you, and we've become friends!
Matthew.
My beautiful friend. Reading back on my wonderful pal's writings on Jadey Day, and I came across this. It's really sweet, and beautiful. I'm so glad I've met you, and we've become friends!
Matthew.
30th Nov 2018 11:53pm
Thank you, my friend, dear Matthew. What a kind gesture you’ve made on my name’s sake’s day. I’m glad you found this one in particular and honored it as you have.
Jadey
Jadey
