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knightlyshadows
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obscured vision

0 posted 2001-07-02 12:20 PM


i searched so long
only in vain?
my querie i never did reach
it evaded my every move
matched me step for step
always one move away
check or checkmate?
mirrored my actions everytime
one for one, and then again
youre right in front of me
and then so far away
i searched so long
just to be "... a hunter again
want to see the world alone again
to take a chance on life again
so let me go"
and ill search so long
only in vain
...checkmate
and i lose this game
one tiny mistake
it all comes crashing down
now im alone again
to search for what i want
what i wanted was this
to be away from you
to 'see the world alone again'
take my chances with what i have
i found my place on this board
...check


the quoted part is from DIDO's "hunter"



“A single choice can build destinies,or destroy them.”

I know Im not perfect but I can smile
& I hope that you c this heart behind my tired eyes

[This message has been edited by knightlyshadows (edited 07-02-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Tiffany Durham - All Rights Reserved
keoni
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1 posted 2001-07-02 10:59 AM


I liked this one. It was nice. I started to think of the double meaning of checkmate later on so I was confused at first, but overall you did a very good job.
Jon

"Your anger is a gift"-Rage Against The Machine
"Only God can judge me" Tupac Shakur

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2 posted 2001-07-02 11:30 AM


Get it!  

      -- Linc

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Fading Away
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3 posted 2001-07-02 07:02 PM


This is a very well written poem, Tiff!  I really liked the analogy of the chess game.  Very creative... this isn't your best work I've read, but still an awesome read nonetheless.  Enjoyed, as always.  Keep posting all of your work.

--Marie

You can’t expect the roses to grow without the weeds.

anonymous albert ?
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4 posted 2001-07-02 11:29 PM


creative indeed...you've  written this very well...Tiff  ...enjoyed the read...

[This message has been edited by anonymous albert ? (edited 07-02-2001).]

Dr. Jo-Bizz
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5 posted 2001-07-02 11:30 PM


awwwww.... good poem tiff.  i really liked it.  i miss talking to you *sniffs*  

jo

But His word was in my heart
like a burning fire
Shut up in my bones;
I was weary of holding back,
And I could not.

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6 posted 2001-07-02 11:54 PM


Good write!!

Rhonda  

"Amy, can you PLEASE come to Spain with us so that we have someone to keep Rhonda calm?" - Mr. Ardiel *insert hysterical laughter from me here*

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7 posted 2001-07-03 05:05 PM


Not my fav. poem by you, but it was a creative write. I liked the meaning of the poem..so yea...good job.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

anonymousfemale
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Limbo
8 posted 2001-07-04 08:53 AM


The way you incorporated a song into your piece is very creative of you, Tiff. Well done on that.
The meaning behind the poem was overall good but if you review it and perhaps add a little more power to make it really stand out, it'll be worth the 5 stars it really does deserve.

~AF~

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~ Oscar Wilde ~

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9 posted 2001-07-07 07:36 PM


You've shown your creativity.
Not as good as your others but still a good write
nice to see you sharing again
hope to see more
thanks for sharing

hi Sweets, Lizzy, Kris, Ina, Erin, Erica, Minna, Kit, Kamie, Javi, Jenn, Sharon, Nan, Cawlee, Cherish, Ashley, Sara, Justine, Leah, Jess, Kimmie, Mare

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10 posted 2001-07-07 08:07 PM


Wonderful write... I loved it...

[This message has been edited by Jessica (edited 07-07-2001).]

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