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The death of love
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The death of love |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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I will tell you if you ask and be as one inspired by the energy of time but life has turned the tables and relegated love to the underside. There it mingles with the dust and lines a spider’s web and indeed it prays most every day to evade life’s searching eyes. Sit with me a moment; life is making a clean sweep and advancing like a predator on what I want to keep. Don’t speak, don’t breathe, it’s here, you see, up close and personal “like” waving the tools of death and flicking memories into the garbage can. Love can run and it does but you know it cannot hide forever in the dungeon of the dark inside where sustenance is limited to a spirit guide. Love searches and it finds the key to lock the doors and alone it breathes the last of air slowly, slowly, until dead. You won’t see it “no more, no more, you won’t see it no more” but one and all perhaps should know, love’s only dead until it’s not! Helen / 10 December 2007 |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"There it mingles with the dust and lines a spider’s web and indeed it prays most every day to evade life’s searching eyes." expressed so well~~ M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"Sit with me a moment; life is making a clean sweep and advancing like a predator on what I want to keep." ~ Helen, those lines stood out and had great emotional impact. I really felt them. Giving you am extra-loving, compassionate hug, Linda  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks M and Linda. Maybe what dies comes to life again but then again maybe not - 'tis just the mystery of life ... and love! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Helen, for some, this may be painfully truthful...for others, it is simply the way life is....and for me, I view each and every moment as a challenge, and on those few occassions, when we are at our zenith, to cherish those times, b/c those times get us through the next and the next...love is all kinds of emotions and situations...and not always about a phycical indulgence....but understanding a much bigger picture, as you do here. Love to you and thank you for such a wondrous right!!!! Hugs Lee J. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"love is all kinds of emotions and situations" So true LeeJ, and, yes, life is one big challenge but through that process we fray around the edges and it only takes a little pull to unravel the all and everything we once thought meaningful. Then the challenge of putting it all back together again seems just too much bother. Must be an age thing!  Hugs back to you dear lady. Helen |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Honey- You have a way with words!  ARCTIC WIND |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Indeed...I suppose within our thoughts love is dead when we declare it to be dead...and comes back to life when we are ready to resume our association...your words remind me of a song..."Hit the road jack, and don't you come back, no more, no more, no more, no more."...I believe it was Ray Charles..."Oh woman, oh woman, don't you treat me so mean, you're the meanest 'ol woman I've ever seen."...James |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks Arctic Wind. I appreciate the read. James - Thank you. The older I get or the more insightful I get, the easier it is to see the mean streaks in people and in women sometimes it's like lightening! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Helen, this is an impressive piece for sure. Yes, love is only dead until it's not! I cannot think of a better way to say that for it is so true. This poem is holding a special place in my library now. Someday, Helen, there will be a *wa-lah* moment; that is when the love births something new. The struggles with love can bring real growth in awareness and ultimately, transformaton, don't you think?! *hugs*.....jo [This message has been edited by iliana (12-13-2007 03:17 AM).] |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Keep some memories fresh. When life changes and the people in it change you can always remember you have known love. There are many who can not ever feel or say that. You can ..."late" |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Jo - Thanks and, yes, I most definitely do think! Transformation is such a slow process but one must be grateful that it happens. "Late" - I guess it's true to say that I know love in part - the part that never dies. Thank you for the read and for your comment.vandana - thanks so much! |
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