Saturday, April 16, 2011

A Thirsty Place





 "Loneliness is the most terrible poverty."  ~Mother Teresa



 I got a glimpse of it in a homeless man's eyes
I heard it in a poverty stricken child's cry
I felt it in a widowed woman's grasp
I tasted it in the kiss of a love I once had
I mingled with it holding a bottle of champagne
I fled from it once in a crowded jet plane
Yet no matter where I go or choose to stay
Loneliness is always a thirsty place.



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14 comments:

  1. yes, and we sometimes feel that so much! well thought and versed Magpie! :)

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  2. Yes it is! Love this. Each time I visit your blog I am captured by what you have here about someone telling you to write about why the sky is blue. I can definitely relate.

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  3. Profound on so many levels ... I am saving this to read often. Thank you.

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  4. beautiful.............

    love your take and the imagery is superb.

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  5. So well thought out..and how it just flows..I felt it immediately!

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  6. A lovely piece of writing, Carrie.

    We can be so lonely, even in crowded places or with the ones we love.

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  7. Such style and elegance. A wonderful piece portraying loneliness which comes in all forms and fashions.

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  8. oh my this poem is so poignant.

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  9. You truly voiced lonliness here...and the world is so full of it...so much love needed out there....blessings...bkm

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  10. Thank you so much everyone....it is Monday morning and this was a nice way to start the day....your comments are always a blessing and joy. :-)

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    You will love the encouragements you get once you are in and make commitment.

    You Rock!

    awards for you!

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