Rusting Limbs - acrostic

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Rusting Limbs ~ acrostic 6

©copyright 2005 Bonita M Quesinberry, R.C. 7

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A plethora of words rain, 9

Cascading down 10

To fall upon eyes and ears 11

In ev'ry town,12

Over headlines of the news: 13

Notes not worth sound. 14

Singing love words only feigned, 15

Purse lips to kiss, 16

Enter words of a deep faith 17

And a heart's wish; 18

Kissing prosperity's gold: 19

Soul selling bliss. 20

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Lest not heard, hollow words ring 22

Over phone lines, 23

Upon screens; under the breath;24

Dead for a rhyme, 25

Each worthless word slays hearts. . . and26

Rust on limbs bind.27

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Author notes

*My pet peeve. . . words said without action to back them up.*

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  • Rovingone
    July 5, 2008
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    So true. Much is said, little is done. Makes me feel ashamed of all the times I said something so empty as I'll pray for you, just because it sounded good. Or the times I saw things that needed doing but couldn't take the time to do something about it.

  • Vickie J
    April 16, 2005
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    You have done it again, dear Bonnie. So much truth packed into this acrostic. Excellent write!~vj

  • PennyB
    April 11, 2005
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    My dearest sister, You have surpassed yourself in cutting through to the bottom line. This is very well written and is also very insightful. It speaks volumes if only some would listen. Wonderful job!! Best of luck and God Bless, many hugs and love, Penny

  • Reframing-Quill
    April 11, 2005
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    Too many words (so insignificantly profound) that are “easy common words to flatter and get around…” Words that never deal with the whole, much less one's immortal soul-, just “popular words to lure man's flesh,” and that not wrought of gold…
    This is very deep and emphatically outstanding, BonnieQ; thank you!

  • Samplette
    April 11, 2005
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    This is perhaps the most profound acrostic I have ever had the pleasure to read. Very deep, but understandable.
    Excellent write.
    Thank you for you kind words. I am sure anyone with morals shares the same feelings.
    S♠m

  • SexyAngel0418
    April 11, 2005
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    WOW Auntie Bonnie... This is an awesome poem!!! I really like it!!! That is one of my biggest pet peeves too... Great job!!!

    Hugs,
    Beth

  • Poet7376
    April 11, 2005
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    Hi Bonnie....it is very demensionable the way the letters are defined in those four words(Actions Speak Louder Than Words)....they are very true.....hugs,love.....Brian....

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