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littlewing
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0 posted 2003-05-15 01:07 AM



Lead me to the darkest part of the forest
so I can cease
pure misery

please

this path has led me
thus far . . .

© Copyright 2003 Sue Eckam - All Rights Reserved
BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside
1 posted 2003-05-15 01:18 AM


We need to walk through the dark in order to reach the light.

I'm thinking it's a longer haul than I bargained for though.  

Smile Tweets~

Mistletoe Angel
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2 posted 2003-05-15 01:24 AM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Sue, if your golden heart can make it through the ultimate dark, it just shows nothing can stop your loving spirit and you are bound to find the greatest light and strength! (kiss on cheek) Let your heart shine, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

wranx
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3 posted 2003-05-15 01:24 AM


She has sprinted through her stream
Jumping from rock to slippery rock
Never landing solidly enough
On any one, to pause,
And catch her breath

Until now

Winded, muddied and bruised
She stops and takes stock
Of her progress,

She has come quite far,
in a very short time
and now,
she finds herself surrounded
by beckoning whorls and eddys.

Each wanting to take her
She knows not where

Deep green pools call her
Into their cool calm depths
To rest in their Morpheus wrappings

Rapids, white and wicked
Dare her to test them
To test herself within them

I think that she must be frightened
Unsure of her next step

She knows that I’ve traveled this route
A long time ago

And looks to me, not for an answer
She’s too strong for that
But, for a hint, some clue
Of what lies downstream

I decide to walk along beside her
Safe on the bank of my own stream
And describe for her the path I took
In order to caution her,
against it.

QjQ
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4 posted 2003-05-15 01:40 AM


nice write with good meanings

It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you.

ctowen
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Green Mountains of VT
5 posted 2003-05-15 03:59 AM


I can see this light ....

    the warmth it brings,
         into its night.

  I can be this light ....

      sweet glistenings,
           such words I write.

    Amazing !!

Ericc
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6 posted 2003-05-15 08:21 AM


Lyrical...with few...well chosen words.
Beautiful!
Eric

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7 posted 2003-05-15 08:34 AM


Sue, this is another one of uncertainty.
You are so good at putting your inner-most
feelings of your heart down in such few words.
I wish I could do that.

As for what I would tell you is in this part of Ed (wranx) reply....

I think that she must be frightened
Unsure of her next step

She knows that I’ve traveled this route
A long time ago

And looks to me, not for an answer
She’s too strong for that
But, for a hint, some clue
Of what lies downstream

I decide to walk along beside her
Safe on the bank of my own stream
And describe for her the path I took
In order to caution her,
against it.



This is so true for me. I have walked down this path
you travel more than once, and it is a confusing
one. I do believe though, Little One, that you
will also find a treasure at the end of your
path like you've never known before. You are
such a sweet, compassionate, and loving
person that you will find that the treasure will
be there for you.

Friend, you have a lot of friends right here ready
to give you a supporting hand. Don't ever forget that.
Heart hugs to you, Little One,
Ethel


[This message has been edited by garysgirl (05-15-2003 08:35 AM).]

Enchantress
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8 posted 2003-05-15 08:46 AM


So much said...in so few words.
Well done...
~Hugs, Be Well~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Nightshade
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just out of reach
9 posted 2003-05-15 09:31 AM


Wow !! I love this one....well....I love all of yours. They make me catch my breath. Well done. hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2003-05-15 09:38 AM


If your poem can inspire a poetic reply such as the one Dear Wranx has written, then you must appreciate the fruits of your own pen!

The darkest comes before the dawn...

Warm hugs,
Linda

serenity blaze
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11 posted 2003-05-15 10:12 AM


smiling here--you do know of Tolkien? In the darkest part of the forest? is ELROND'S. A generous and good natured elf who lets all sorts of strays crash at his place to rest, and regain their strength to face the rest of their journy.

Now c'mere you. Somebody get this lady a mug o mead! *clink*

"May the hair on your toes never fall out!"

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12 posted 2003-05-15 12:18 PM


to follow up on what ser said. . . there is a darkness that can change us. . . and make us stronger. . . yes. . . we just need not fear it. . .

ok. . . two pints o' mead for the travellers!!!  

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

vandana
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13 posted 2003-05-15 12:46 PM


nice read
Martie
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14 posted 2003-05-15 01:13 PM


littlewing

Impressed here, by the sincerity of your writing, and by the responses that your poetic heart has elicited.

one_thought
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just a state of mind
15 posted 2003-05-15 02:17 PM


Nice one

Aenimal
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the ass-end of space
16 posted 2003-05-15 02:19 PM


K's got it right and the elves of that forest are all hotties..Arwen..sigh..
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Gaia
17 posted 2003-05-15 04:09 PM


enjoyed this one, little elf sister
Richy
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18 posted 2003-05-15 07:24 PM



No forest can ever be dark with you in it littlewing...


All of our paths go through a dark forest from time to time...

But your family and loved ones, will be waiting for you in the meadow...

Waiting until time has given you the strength, and the will to come out...

It will be then, and only then...

When you will all continue, and go forth...

Together, once again...


Richy


[This message has been edited by Richy (05-15-2003 07:25 PM).]

ThisDiamond
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19 posted 2003-05-15 07:37 PM


It has been said well, and I could only add, you are the light. TD
dreambuilder
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caddyshack
20 posted 2003-05-15 09:32 PM


I know the path is hard
& painful:

May I offer a hand
if not too carry your load
then in friendship

I also will lend an ear
to share the hard times
& the good times

You are in my prayers
that angels surround you
and bless you; as you bless others

for you are in my heart

-------------------------------------------
I offer this write to you -
for you are
My friend
My favorite poet
& I truly respect
& admire you

btw - for having such "littlewings"
      You have a huge heart

littlewing
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Posts 9655
New York
21 posted 2003-05-16 05:48 AM


where do I begin to thank all of you for all of this??????


I am truly blessed to have such amazing
brilliant friends who care so much as to
reply so beautifully with every inch of your hearts to my scribble of misery.

I am tearing up here . . .
thank you
all of you touch me deeply and yes
I will continue to walk the path until
I reach that light . . .
because I will come to it
this I am sure of . . .

God Bless each of you for being so kind
I am speechless . . .
xxoo  

[This message has been edited by littlewing (05-16-2003 05:48 AM).]

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