he walks backward
down a philosopher’s path
racing threat of rain
with the unmeasured cadence
of his breath, burying
regret deep
with each unhurried
footfall, denying every silvered
drop
the treachery tattooed
on his soul.
You can read about the author’s own journey on the literal Philosopher’s Path here. 🙂
the tenth muse 
Great picture 🙂
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profound piece,
very skilfully done!
🙂
Glad to have you in!
It is right on time,
Thanks for playing….
scanning participants list to visit FRESH ones first, so that you get more feedback on your work…
Happy Thursday!
thanks for counting me in, Jingle. 18+ done and still counting. always a pleasure. 🙂
jsl
Such a cute and small poem, I loved it, down a philosopher path, awesome..
Do stop by Sweetened Waters
–Someone Is Special–
I get the feeling of running from forgiveness almost. Love the poem.
Raven
very profound idea indeed.. good poem here! 🙂
You conveyed so much in such a short span, wonderfully done!
I really like your work.
totally loved it!!!
thanks for stopping by Lindea, Leo.
Jingle: always a pleasure.
WEM, you’re welcome back any time!
I like your take, Raven; hadn’t thought of it quite like that. Thanks.
Liliana, thoughtsnotlost, glad you liked it 🙂
will be by your sweetened waters soon, Someone…
🙂 cheers all!
jsl
This is a strong piece! And the picture enhances it. What wonderful imagery!
awesome, love your word choices here…esp “with the unmeasured cadence of his breath”
just…wow!
very nice wording
Deep words my friend…loved the last line so much. Hugs x
Pretty deep.. Loved the small piece that carries a deep essence.. Lovely..
An interesting image of a penitent. I like how you keep the alliteration throughout the poem. I liked the image of racing with unmeasured cadence. That image stood out and sort of gave the image of intent. Glad to have dropped by this poem.
This is great.
I really do like your poetry
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/friendship-means-a-world-2-me/
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pass them to 1 to 10 blogging friends with whom you believe that they deserve them.
have fun!
Take good care.
@Christine–glad you liked the pic; it was actually the inspiration for the piece itself 🙂
@buttercup–hugs back at ya babe!
wondrinsoul, Olivia, Jessica: you are too kind. thanks for stopping.
October–glad you dropped by, too. alliteration is one of my favorite tricks.
webshow–I never know how to address you: as “Arts,” as “webshow,” as an actual name… sorry. anyway, it’s always nice to hear from you.
and Jingle, thanks again. for everything.
powerful! a terrific read!
Aahh.. the woes of regret…so haunting!
Could see the pain in the words, Siubhan… quite a chilling read.. but very beautiful and deep..
well matched photo and poem 🙂
Have a great day, a wish for you:
Beautiful photography and imagery. Powerful poem.
Victoria
i won’t deny that this poem is one of my favorite,,
😀
A very moving piece of poetry, Thank you for sharing x
http://kashaw.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/the-northern-lights/
thanks oinky, Victoria, Katherine. appreciate your dropping by.
likewise enreal; oh and btw cool gravatar 🙂
Kavita, my friend, always a pleasure.
DarkJasmine; I’m honored.
and also for your link, thoughtsnotlost; will get to pasting and posting and nominating when I’m back at home later this evening–you are too kind! 🙂
beautiful…. lovely choice of words… says a a lot.
keep versing 🙂
you might wanna visit
http://makeachange1.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/another-love-story/
viva la vida 🙂
very deep and powerful!!! Simply awesome…
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I’ve left you a couple of awards. That poem still haunts me.
http://liv2write2day.wordpress.com/2010/09/03/blogger-awards/
Anky–thanks for stopping by; I’m off to visit your latest very soon!
Alethea–glad you enjoyed.
liv2write–I’m honored. it takes me always a little while to respond to award postings, but I’ll get there. Thanks again.
Very powerful poem…really enjoyed the photo that you paired with it.
thanks slp; it was more like pairing the poem with the photo 🙂
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A beautiful blog and thank you so much for visiting my humble space. A lot of power and philosophical ponderous in this piece, the title certainly befits the idea and creativity.
thank you so much, Epiphanies, for your kind words and for stopping by. i also enjoyed your “humble space” very much!
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/awards-from-the-blogging-universe/sweet-princess-award-4-female-community-members/#comment-18296
awards for you.
thanks Jingle! 🙂