Linda Ori Poems

How do I decide
Something undecidable -
Tears me up inside;
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So fragile in its radiance,
And yet you saw my light,
The shining all but vanquished
Like shadows in the night;
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Waking to the early morning sound
Of a single trolling motor
Off in the misty distance
With the scent of pristine pine
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My wonderful son has a way with the girls -
He's tough and he's buff, and he has lots of curls -
He loves to play sports and he's usually found
Lifting, or batting or golfing a round;
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When the night is long and my sleep is fretful
I go to a place where my mind flows free -
A distant shore where the wind blows softly
Sweet music of the ancients engulfs me;
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Wandering down the wooded path,
A sparkle 'neath a tree
Captures my attention -
A forest sprite I see;
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You say you need me in your life
You pledge undying love -
But there are places in your world
That you can't rise above;
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So many years I've been there for you
Always at your beck and call
Never asking for much in return
Just a little recognition would be nice,
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I now reside within my soul,
And every soul, it seems -
How else to manifest this love
For every living thing?
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The black cape floated soundlessly into the room......
All eyes turned to admire the shapely beauty within -
Long black tresses flowing like liquid fire by candlelight,
An air of mystery surrounded her, emanated from her
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