A Spirit Uncloaked Poem by Romeo Della Valle

A Spirit Uncloaked

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Was it somewhere in my early youth
That my heart disclosed this later truth?
When-where-with whom I belong,
Shadows-show me how I went wrong!
Why so near is farthest apart
And time so dear
Mocks real effort! ...

Remember me! Remember me!
For we have not yet
Answered each other souls,
Uncaptured, dare be lighter
And just hearts find a brighter star,
Hesitating wings seeking your flight
Away from scorn
And sight tarnished life! ..

Now, lest fear shall have me flutter,
Stripping myself of childhood shelter
In some unknown but worthy way,
I return to life's array!
Welcome me in-friend or lover
And hear this message,
As muted as thunder! ...

I, too, have sinned,
I, too, have burned!
This is the afterward-soul discerned,
When conscience does a flame ignite
And reduce to ash
Our acts of plight!
Behind a cloud of smoke,
I leave now, a spirit uncloaked!


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COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Bella Hernandez 02 December 2011

Outstanding! wonderful imagery! last stanza is my favorite really nohing more for me to say... completely speechless!

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Ramesh Rai 01 December 2011

I, too, have sinned, I, too, have burned! This is the afterward-soul discerned, When conscience does a flame ignite And reduce to ash Our acts of plight! Behind a cloud of smoke, I leave now, a spirit uncloaked! ... your confession shows ur simplicity and serenity and tranquility of your mind and heart. great poem. I allot 10++++++++++++++++

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Cosmic Dreamer 30 November 2011

Beautiful... Nothing more to say... Well done...

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John Raubenheimer 27 November 2011

And hear this message as muted as thunder...Oh Romeo, your poem is the work of a free man. I see by your bio that you have also lived through many trials.

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