the other side of the arbor


Cracks in the Mortar

when mortar crumbles and love dies
and all that's left are bleeding eyes
the soul is haunted and runs in fear
away from those who might come near
to gouge and pick the last piece of seal
that holds the sanity of one who heals
for nothing lasts for ever; it's true
because bricks are nothing without the glue.





Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2009-02-04 at 05:32

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Phyllis J. Rhodes
Great wisdom written in a wonderful poem that makes it personal to all who read it. A real gem. Rhyme and rhythm and length all come together to deliver the powerful message.
2009-02-14


gemma
the rhythm of this is exquisite, and such a wonderful poem for a wonderful subject to write about :) x
2009-02-14



You have found such an eloquent image to express this sorrowful face of life!
2009-02-09


Zoya Zaidi
Yes, Kathy darling,
Nothing is forever,
and for that matter, neither is the gloom...
But, the essence of the mortar remains;
The glue might come unstuck,
but the brick is the same...

((Hugs))
Love,
Zoya

PS I hope you are doing good?
2009-02-04


Zoya Zaidi
Yes, Kathy darling,
Nothing is forever,
and for that matter, neither is the gloom...
But, the essence of the mortar remains;
The glue might come unstuck,
but the brick is the same...

((Hugs))
Love,
Zoya

PS I hope you are doing good?
2009-02-04


Zoya Zaidi
Yes, Kathy darling,
Nothing is forever,
and for that matter, neither is the gloom...
But, the essence of the mortar remains;
The glue might come unstuck,
but the brick is the same...

((Hugs))
Love,
Zoya

PS I hope you are doing good?
2009-02-04


weirdzarun
Very insightful, very honest and packed with integrity. A very good write, a very good message.
2009-02-04


kath
yes the glue so often forgoten ... and then there will only be a pile of confusion ... and the glue sometimes has to come from the love of oneself ... so that we dare invite an other not fearing destruction... very heartfelt are your beautiful words ... // kath
2009-02-04


Purple Phoenix
So true so true... loved this.
2009-02-04