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Sorrow's Window
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Sorrow's Window |
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EWDrake Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 183NC, USA 
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Sorrow’s Window Silence rests amid thunder's rage and settles into memory's storm tossed night. A gentle smile belies true emotion. Am I happy? No, not at all. But you shall not see me cry. I vowed pain's acquaintance not to make, yet regret's dishonour knocks on the door you so quickly closed. With a simple drop of hand our journey began along the path paved with passion now grown cold. You forged a trail through innocent imaginings then followed the signs as the detour of intellect beckoned you forward. Reality's hold slipped from our grasp, leaving shadows of despair on your face. Warm tears wash away our last innocent hope. Weeds and thorns take root and in earnest reach for our sun. Gone is the tenderness of youth's quiet haven from the bed where we learned to laugh and play. Time heals, I hear, and though I doubted it true, when your eyes now meet mine and your touch I try to I remember, I have to look away and admit it. With a long held breath given dark freedom, the single flame in sorrow's window flickers out. EWD |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Perfect portrayal of love faded away. Tragic isn't it? Amazingly beautiful poem. Cat... |
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EWDrake Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 183NC, USA |
Thank you, Cat. More than any, this one marked a bit of a turning point. Tragic, yes, but a chance to look beyond. The trick is not to shy from chance... Still learning, Evan< !signature--> With a long held breath given dark freedom, the single flame in sorrow's window flickers out. ~EWD~ [This message has been edited by EWDrake (edited 08-03-2000).] |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
WOW...what an excellent portrayal of love fading away. Glad to hear it was a turning point. Linda |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Evan, Evan, Evan,...*sigh* how did you do that so soft and gently? This is sad and at the same time beautifully written,...but also good to know that now,...with this,..the motion is only forward. I'm a fan for sure. Take care E. *Peace. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sigh, such a beautiful poem. So glad it helped you move on. Be well Keth "There are times in life a kindred spirit comes along. Hold onto those people. They are what makes this life worth living."- Anon |
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EWDrake Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 183NC, USA |
Linda, thank you, and Yes, t'was a turning point. The sky has far more golden sunshine than cloud gray anymore. SpitFire, yes, it was sad. That's where I wrote it from. For a spitfire, that was awfully soft spoken and sweet!  Kethry, I've found that most anything I tackle with a pen is more in perspective after wrestled with on a page rather than simply in my head. Thank you all for the gentle encouragement. Evan With a long held breath given dark freedom, the single flame in sorrow's window flickers out. ~EWD~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Loved it. The candle in the window did it for me...flickering of hope, gone...sad, and beautiful... |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Loved this, scared to feel, scared to love but still a flicker of hope.. Wonderful work!!  I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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EWDrake Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 183NC, USA |
Serenity, I guess we should always have a candle in the window, but it isn't always easy. Isis, always a flicker of hope? Yes, must be... Thank you ladies for the kind words. Evan With a long held breath given dark freedom, the single flame in sorrow's window flickers out. ~EWD~ |
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