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Wooden Eyes MAG

October 8, 2014
By 12gage PLATINUM, Genesee,
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12gage PLATINUM, Genesee,
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&quot;GODS OF WAR I CALL YOU, MY SWORD <br /> IS BY MY SIDE. <br /> I SEEK A LIFE OF HONR, FREE FROM <br /> ALL FALSE PRIDE. <br /> I WILL CRACK THE WHIP WITH A BOLD <br /> MIGHTY HAIL. <br /> COVER ME WITH DEATH IF I SHOULD <br /> EVER FAIL. <br /> &quot;GLORY, MAJESTY, UNITY <br /> HAIL, HAIL, HAIL. &quot;

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Through these eyes, I will watch and
be there
Even I’m not in the flesh. My eyes will never leave
You and never blink. No matter what
happens,
My eyes are always watching over you.

Even though my eyes are made from wood
And my feathers may be wood, they will
Still carry me to where and when
Ever you may need me – in
Mind and voice and soul.

My body may be wood; it will
Follow you where you may be
I will follow
As fast as my wooden body
Will allow me to,

With, also, my wooden
Wings, glide me to you.

© Tabatha B., Peoria, IL

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EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 14 2014 at 11:40 am
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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I love this. I love the idea. Your poem is just filled emotion and I don't know. It's just amazing and beautiful to me. It has a lot of depth.Congarts on the editor's choice! You really have a lot of talent and greatness in you. You're a wonderful and talented writer, too. It's true, and you deserve it. :) Thank you so much, for sharing this. :)