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How Obscene That The Good Is Not Recognized

by Julian Gallo (writer), March 03, 2010

About those who refuse to see the good when it's right in front of them....

especially in an angel such as you
who walks among the ruins
of landscapes laid to waste
by the fools of the heart.
Who walks among the graveyards
where the tombs of the ignorant
are clearly visible and where the heart
refuses to feel.
Who walks among the fog
that the insipid ones belch
from their blackened lungs.
How obscene it is that
the beautiful is not recognized.
Especially in angels such as you
who cries into pillows
that should rest such a pretty face.
Who's hurt is not deserved
nor should it be tasted by such sweet lips.
Who's pain is ignored by rancid souls
who deserve not the time of day.
How obscene it is that
such beauty is not recognized
by the scavangers of the soul.
For those who do not
understand are truly lost
and it's mystifying to me
how they can't see by looking
into your eyes the wonders
of the universe
you hold there.



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13 comments on How Obscene That The Good Is Not Recognized

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By Joseph M on March 03, 2010 at 11:10 am

Nice Julian!

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By master of none on March 03, 2010 at 12:35 pm

Oh this is absolutely beautiful!

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By Julian Gallo on March 03, 2010 at 04:47 pm

Thanks, Joseph & Master of None!

I really appreciate that. Thanks again...

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By Melody J Haislip on March 04, 2010 at 01:06 am

Julian, I could almost hear "Killing Me Softly" playing in the background as I read your lovely poem. Now I'm going to go read it again. Glad you're back.

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By Julian Gallo on March 04, 2010 at 04:47 am

Thanks, Melody. :-) Glad you enjoyed it...

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By Theresa H Hall on March 04, 2010 at 09:30 pm

I imagine the one for whom you wrote this, is proof enough to all who read, that you are very able to see the worth of your subject, and can sooth your healing words upon them, who deserves to be treated with love, thus appreciated for their true worth.

Lovely.

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By Julian Gallo on March 05, 2010 at 05:08 am

Thanks, Theresa. I appreciate that very much. :-)

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By Lady D on March 05, 2010 at 12:08 pm

How we see life is what we we project. Thank you for seeing through the eyes of love.

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By Julian Gallo on March 05, 2010 at 05:32 pm

Thanks, D. :-)

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By HurricaneDean on March 05, 2010 at 06:44 pm

How obscene it is that you have denied us all for so long your brilliant poetry. Finally, a taste of your true artistry. Right On!

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By Julian Gallo on March 06, 2010 at 08:22 am

Thanks so much, Dean. I plan on submitting more. It's one of the things about the new Broo that I like a lot...the expansion of what they are willing to look at. Also, I always don't have anything to write about so in lieu of that, I think this is a good option. :-) I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. Thanks!

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By Askcherlock on March 14, 2010 at 06:11 pm

How beautifully perceptive you are to see the depths of a spirit overlooked. How deftly you develop that poetic persona into verse that holds a mirror brightly.

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By Julian Gallo on March 16, 2010 at 04:27 am

Thank you. I appreciate that. :-)

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