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love's summons of intensity

very often

burns itself out

much too tragically

and those

who were once

so very much in love

are left

bewildered

by and with

scarred brittle emotions

that weave such a tenderly

tense human tapestry

one which is far from easily

recognizable anymore

we dread such damaging occurrences

individuals themselves who have

survived such formidable fires of

forced necessity

call this state of tremulous turmoil

'Baggaged Ash'

but wisely note

these same cindered and singed hearts

often ignite to flame again

so to thrive in another

altered but remarkably better idea

of love

as pain teaches one the value of his

heart

the soul so gently re-introduces him

to its beauty

and love's underestimated purity

binds the two to truth and purpose

forever.........................

(Sept. 8, 1998)