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~ Broken Wings ~ |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas 
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~ Broken Wings - by poetFemmeFatale Up into the sky she's blown thunder, west winds strong - Tossed about as lightning laughs, off course, there's something wrong... Her wings outstretched, she tries to land a cloud of reverie - Disoriented in the storm, sharp cliffs she doesn't see... Slamming hard into their grip she cries out, crumpled there - Broken wings now soaking wet, Dreams tangled in her hair... Shallow breaths inflicting pain she cries but no tears fall - They're camouflaged there in the rain, she has no one to call. Night time cold around her wings of white now stained with red - The storm now calm, the moon shines down She fights to clear her head... Countless days fly by her as she tries to mend her wings - She heals there in the sunlight, recollecting all her dreams. Determination drives her there upon the cliff she stands - Head held high with wings anew, her dreams clutched in her hands... The soft wind blows around her and she feels the tender lift - She reaches high toward the sky and flight becomes her gift. Now see her sail on broken wing Courageous, perfect form - Now nothing stops her, hear her sing She's overcome the storm! Her hair blows sweet around her as dreams filter through her eyes - She soars just like an angel, lending magic to the skies... June 13, 2000 - Gennifer David "Fantasies enrich our lives to the fullest, but true satisfaction comes from creating your own story in the real world! Live out your fantasies & make a storybook with beautiful pictures for the world to enjoy! -poetFemme |
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Witch's Brat Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 100 |
I love the stories you tell, poetFemme. Very well done! WB I am a disturbed person, and I write about disturbed people. ~Tennessee Williams |
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DestinysCharm Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 90 |
Excellent poem, I enjoyed. |
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epoet Member
since 2000-05-11
Posts 291grand rapid,MI, usa |
wow, absolutely breathtaking poem. What a way to describe the hurt and heartache she feels. keep up the intensity. P. J. Kotrch carpe diem A soul once touched is a soul once blessed by love |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Nicely written. Continue to grace us with your magic pen. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
at least you can still fly....Beautiful poem, sis! Now get back to packing! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
PFF~ as always your beautiful writing floors me! I really enjoyed this. so much so i am putting it in my favorite poems folder. thanks for sharing. this one is a keeper! take care. amy  "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Wow,...this is a fine, fine piece of poetry. Oh, I so love this. Wow. (again). Wonderfully written,...wonderful message portrayed. *Bravo*. Thank you for the pleasure of reading it. *Peace. |
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gothicmoth Member
since 2000-06-05
Posts 89 |
Excellent images. "Dreams tangled in her hair..." Sigh, I really liked this piece. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
excellent! BUMP  "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
This is a really beautiful poem. Exquisitely written. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
"Take these broken wings And learn to fly again, learn to live so free And when we hear the voices sing The book of love will open up and let us in. . . " Just came to my mind while reading this. . . it's a great poem Gen. . . I know that you've spent a long time getting your wings back. . . now fly!!! FLY!!! ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
yep, the song comes to mind, what a beautiful poem, this one is from you pFF ... lovely sentiments here... regards, sudhir |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
I loved this poem....your writing is just WONDERFUL!!! Julie |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
well Im here, little late... had a few-- um...distractions A-hem ...  n-y-way ... YOU KNOW I LOVE THIS AND I KNOW WHERE THIS COMES FROM!!!! awesome storytelling my dear sharpen up those colored pencils LOL you are Heaven bound... later-gen-gator loves ya jm And it's good that I'm not angry, I just need to get over, I'm not angry, anymore Cry when you cry, run when you run, love when you love, represent the ashes that you leave behind ~MB20~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
an amazing poem, wonderfully written. The soft wind blows around her and she feels the tender lift - She reaches high toward the sky and flight becomes her gift. Now see her sail on broken wing Courageous, perfect form - Now nothing stops her, hear her sing She's overcome the storm! Her hair blows sweet around her as dreams filter through her eyes - She soars just like an angel, lending magic to the skies... ------------------------ "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." E.E Cummings. "Art is a lie which makes us realise the truth." Pablo Picasso "You do not destroy an idea by killing people; you replace it with a better one". Edward Keating ----- |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Absolutely magnificent 'She soars just like an angel, Lending magic to the skies..." Just as you ma'am lend your magic to these forums... I stand in awe of you. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Well, it took me awhile to get back here and thank all of you guys for reading and enjoying this piece. I have had a few dreams tangled in my hair of late, and it's amazing how we let ourselves be smacked down by the harsh ones around us...all the while, too blind to even see how "hard" they really are. Thankfully, we fly again, and as long as we steer clear, there is hope for a brighter tomorrow. Thank you to all of you who have helped me heal and fly...Mostly, thank you Janet and Sea, and Brent and Chad, and of course my brother Robert. I love you all! It's because of people like you, I have courage again and love! "Fantasies enrich our lives to the fullest, but true satisfaction comes from creating your own story in the real world! Live out your fantasies & make a storybook with beautiful pictures for the world to enjoy! -poetFemme [This message has been edited by poetFemmeFatale (edited 06-16-2000).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Methinks there is a little bit of magic here and just as well, for who can fly without it and on one wing, no less?.. HUGS |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Wonderful! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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