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If something is given
Then something must be taken
Gesture of abhorrence is
The abuse that forms from within
Remember the day of feeling
Given to extent of capability
Reach the corridor of sensitivity
If something is given
Look deep within your shoes
Feel inside your gloves
Check your pockets carefully
Then something must be taken
A blind man on the street
Looks for sight from a tin cup
Cardboard boxes line the alley
Gesture of abhorrence is
Broken bones and bruised limbs
Crippled and invalid in your mind
Recalling that life is for living
The abuse that forms from within
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>Wow – you tucked form within your gift. BRAVO! Grewat work, dear Pamela! Read my Gift poem here.
>Great structure – We should always be aware that what we give may take something away from the receiver.
>JulieThanks and this is my first cascade poem. I have been reading a lot about form and decided to try something new. Pamela
>StanThanks I do not use form. And this ended up being a fun exercise for me. So true we should be more aware. Pamela
>I did enjoy the form of your poem, Pamela. I'm going to have to try a cascade poem too (ala Robert Brewer) just for something different than my usual. Your words "If something is given, then something must be taken" give me food for thought tonight.http://inthecornerofmyeye.blogspot.com/2010/06/gift.html
>MaryThanks and this was an interesting way to write. It is food for thought.Pamela
>This is powerful and very well structured.
>I really liked the third stanza, which says to me that a person can always find something to give if he/she reaches! Interesting form.http://troublebeingstrong.blogspot.com/2010/06/let-me-speak.html
>AnthonyThanks for the nice comment!Pamela
>DianeIt is all about the give and take in life is it not? Thanks for stopping by!Pamela
>You have made me remember that I have not written nearly enough poetry lately. You have given/I have taken. Thank you.Elizabeth
>No problem Elizabeth! ThanksPamela
>I haven't tried the four-line stanza cascade yet, Pamela — I like how you handled that form. Bravo! "Looks for sight from a tin cup" is an amazing way to think of a gift for a blind man.
>Gracias Linda and this is an interesting form to write! Congrats again!Pamela
>I love it!
>Thanks whitesnake!And thanks for stopping by!Pamela
>Pamela, You are inspiring me. Now I want to try a cascade. This one tumbled down so well. Your poem is intense and interseting. You really have a unique take on this prompt. Well done!
>Oh Brenda so good to see you! yes this an interesting way to write!And thanks so much!Pamela
>Thank you for this: you've sent me off on a treasure hunt. I may be some time…ViV
>VivThanks and happy hunting ;)Pamela
>Nicely written! I enjoyed reading! -Weasel
>I don't agree with the premise of your opening lines but I like the way you express it.http://thelaughinghousewife.wordpress.com
>Weasel thanks for saying so!Pamela
>Thanks Tillybud!Pamela
>I like your take on giving – and taking. And now I have to try my hand at a cascade poem.