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Got a Light?
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Got a Light? |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Author's Note: I wrote this one quite awhile ago. But, I've got the blues today, so I feel like posting it. Got a Light? Does anyone have a light? You see, my cigarette's gone out. I used my last match lighting it; And, now, I'm left without. I'm counting on the nicotine To calm my troubled brain. Can anybody spare a light, To help me ease my pain? Does anyone have a light? It seems my will to live's been snuffed. My hopes and dreams once fueled the fire; But, now, they're not enough. For, dark despair has doused the flame Of courage, in my heart. Can someone spare a little light, To lead me through the dark? -Troy J. Hoecherl- © Troy J Hoecherl All Rights Reserved Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Lost Dreamer - that's a pretty radiant light you've got there. Thanks for the smile - I needed it, today!  Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Aw, I am sorry you are blue --Troy. Cute poem --) Big Hug? Will that help? netswan |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Teresa - you know, there's healing in your hugs. Thank you, my friend! Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
You are my kindred spirit today, Troy... feeling just about the same... here's a big hug {{{{{{HUG}}}}}} This is a fine poem... I LOVE the last two lines, btw  |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Doreen - back atcha! {{{Hug}}} Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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sweetchild Junior Member
since 2000-04-19
Posts 37 |
Great job! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very good, Troy! I like this alot! I've been there a few times myself. I wish you a brighter tomorrow! Denise |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
sweetchild - thank you! I'm glad you liked it! Denise - yeah, I think we've all been there at one time or another. I just keep reminding myself of one of my Dad's favorite sayings - "In a hundred years, it won't make a bit of difference!" Glad you could relate, my friend! Thanks again for all your kind words! Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
 Will this do...?  Ok, how about this...??  Hmmm...let me think....  HOW 'BOUT THIS...???  Smile Troy  Marie~ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Troy~ A little sorrow A little pain A little sunshine A little rain A little light to make your day Sending RAINBOWS lighting your way ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Marie - that's enough light to last for quite awhile! Thanks, friend - very creative! Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Marge - you snuck in there while I was responding to Marie. Thank you for the kind poem - I always enjoy it when you share your gift with us, my friend! Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Good post Troy. Perfect poetry. Thanks for digging it back up. chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Troy, call it coincidence, call it kismet...just as I opened your post and began to read, "Someday Soon" began to play. (I'm having a CSNY kind of day) Here is what Graham Nash would tell you ~ "Someday soon you will see by the light of day that someday soon all your worries will fade away Keep holding on to the love that has made you strong and someday soon heartache will all be gone Someday soon I hope good things come to you and someday soon hope your wishes all come true Keep holding on to the love that has brought you here and someday soon darkness will disappear When life's too hard to bear for you to take it have faith in what you do You've got to tell yourself that you can make it through Someday soon you will get to be your best and someday soon you will finally get some rest Keep holding on to the love that came your way and someday soon shadows will fall away" Since Graham is, perhaps, otherwise engaged, I will tell you, my friend... Someday soon, Troy... (((you))) ~ Claire |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Chris - thank you for your kind words! And you are most welcome for digging it up. I really needed to post this, as it reflects my mood - and I am amazed and honored that so many gentle souls have responded! Claire - {{{HUGS}}} back! Thank you so much for sharing this wisdom! I am a big CSNY fan, myself. It's been kind-of a rough week, but tomorrow's another day! Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Troy, Very good, enjoyed the read. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 Sending a light and praise of a well written poem from you. Through your work you have a chance to release it so that it does not hold you but you in turn hold it...in order to be free from it on your terms. |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Seymour - thanks a bunch! Butterflies - thanks for the light - that's quite a bonfire! And your comments are SOOO true, in regard to poetry being a wonderful form of release. It's always good therapy for me! Thank you all for your thoughtful and caring comments - you have helped me to "lose my blues!" Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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