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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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How does one feel alive again when the days are empty and boring, when the nights are long and dark, when there's no love worth adoring? How does one write a poem when there's nothing left to write about, when you can't even be good at sadness though there's plenty to let out? How does one get back the feeling of being excited about looking ahead, the desire to get out of the house instead of going back to bed? How does one stop looking and just be happy with what is theirs, stop envying other people who seem to live life with no cares? How can one be in a crowd and still feel so alone? How can I convey my thoughts when I can't even end the poem? |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
Well done you will get even better as the years pass. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Just being you will do. I always enjoy what you have to say. JL  Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
You did convey those thoughts to me Dixie because I understand those feelings Hope |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
One moment... one step... one day at a time. MoonShadow . |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
If you can think of one good thing that happens to you each day, and why it happened, and how it happened...and see the good in it....counting your blessings...James |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dixie... you are very important to us here... you are valued and loved! nicely expressed.. RDB |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
just remember how far you have come and that EVERYONE has problems to overcome, even if you can't read their minds and be glad it is boredom instead of trauma...besides boredom is choice.  M |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I can relate... ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I don't think anyone can write a poem about not writing a poem like you can. Wonderful ending, too--just write, in fact. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
great poem that ending is dynamite you've come to far to turn back now... |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
How often you pen my thoughts within dear friend, often I think the poet is a lonely person who is meant to write about the pursuit of happiness or the situation of loneliness, we must be lost souls on a journey, the road is long and a life full of questions. I hope you find happiness soon my friend as I too wish for. Goodluck. Sincerely Rick |
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wwzwlmd8 Member
since 2006-09-23
Posts 96San Diego,CA |
That was really deep and if really felt the anger coming out of this poem. |
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Triskaidekaphobia Member
since 2003-02-05
Posts 251In a state of disrepair... |
I see you're back to writing sadder poems once again. "How does one write a poem when there's nothing left to write about, when you can't even be good at sadness though there's plenty to let out?" Possibly the best question in a poem full of good questions there. I wish I had an answer for you. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Read this one about an hour ago and came back to read it again. Dixie, I think you have really expressed your feelings well here. I'm going through something similar...maybe it's empty nest? My son will graduate this year and I'm already missing him. 'Course my daughter's been gone for quite awhile. I think it's a process we go through when we are trying to recreate ourselves, our identity, our role. ...jo |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It seems that one must take a nap ~ trust me on this one... and the how will come back to you. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I understand this one far more than you might ever know Dix. Some days ya just gotta say, its a good day, just because I am going to make it that way..even when we dont feel like it. One thing I've learned gal, is no matter how far down you get, you always get back up. Hugs. |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
Dixie one of my favorite poems that I have read from you. I can see why this poem got wso many responses. You did a awsome job *hugs* |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Always alot of depth and emotion in your work. A pleasure as always. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Dixie gal? .... In the midst of winter, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks guys and gals it's nice to have so many people who understand and offer a hand |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I don't know when it happens, it's different for everyone, but it does, and believe me the longer your alone, the more you understand "not being lonely" you make friends with yourself, like yourself. I started going out to dinner with a great book....going to the shore, booking a vacation alone...I'm telling you, there is no experience like it...and I enjoy the company I keep, have met some miraculous people....couples, who have been married a lifetime...great stories...but most of all, I've learned I will never compromise my identity, just to have someone in my life...I was afraid of being alone...feared I was a failure...that I had to have someone???? Well, darlin, there is nothing like coming home to a home of silence, and doing just what you wanna do..go where you wanna go...I found myself again...and this time, I'm not letting her go...smiles and hugs.... darling...sorrowful poem, surely remember those days, but so so happy they are now gone....forever.....I'll shut up now  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie, you KNOW the answers to all those questions!!! ~ and you just did a mighty fine job of asking them!  I must also say that the amount of thought that readers put into their responses, is a good indicator of the merit of the poem! ~ Not the number of responses (of which you have had many! ), but the effort they put into their replies. The comments that your words have generated are warm, wise, and caring and I enjoyed reading them as well! Go out and make this day a good one! Each day is a clean slate and it is up to us what we want to write on it. Loving hug, Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I usually don't reply to each person individually though I wish I could, but I don't like sounding as if I'm just saying thank you to each person over and over I do want each one of you to know that I enjoyed every comment from every friend, each from the heart you are each a part of what drives me to write and share my feelings thank you all |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
The answer lies not in the how but in the why not and then the words will flow again. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Dixie, I've got a suspicion that "how" is "better" than "why" since "how" implies analysis, reflection, and introspection whereas "why" implies victimization... Whatever the case may be, I enjoyed the read and wish you a "how nice it is to read you again"... -MVS You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks Kethry  hi Mark...nice to see you again, welcome back |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
How can one be in a crowd and still feel so alone? How can I convey my thoughts when I can't even end the poem? Siyo PassingShadows I am most sorry ifyou heart is sore and hurting,but you poems never suffer for they are a gift of your spirit that I am grateful for. As for me it is only alone that I am able to find the peace to simply be! blessings
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