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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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SILENT SCREAM ~ Linda L. Dowd I was lost and all alone in the middle of a crowd, And heard only silence in the din of voices loud. Time had simply stopped and all stood very still, I was in my inner space with no purpose and no will. All was just a blur before unfocused eyes, My tail was in a spin from his self-serving lies. No longer did I know which way was up or even down, As aimlessly I wandered thru’ the unfamiliar town. It hurt too much to feel so I welcomed in the numb, For my world had imploded by the things that he had done. The walls around my heart had tumbled down with his smooth talk, And now I wander unknown streets in dazed and aimless walk. I passed by the harbor lights without really seeing, ~ Away from all the pain ~ feet of lead were slowly fleeing. I begged to be wakened from this paralyzing dream, Then found myself at edge of bed in mid of silent scream… [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-16-2005 10:39 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda...a bad dream is so much better then the real thing. You are so full of light..I doubt if much dark can even enter.  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh, Linda, I hope this was an older poem. I do know the terror of that kind of dream though. I'm hoping your dreams tonight are sunny and light. and rainbow colors......lily jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie, thank you for such a lovely reply. This was a nightmare that I had repeatedly several years ago when my marriage was breaking up. Love & Light ~ not the Dark,  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, lily jo! No, this is not an older poem ~ but it is about an older nightmare! Whew, thank goodness my dreams are now sweet! ~ thanks in part to a certain someone, as you well know!  Love ya! Linda  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel I've had similar dreams. Always placing myself a far distance from home and having a terrible time finding my way back. Good write  |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Hush, dear Angel; We are all here to hug you when you scream... But always write your feelings down, For other poets know your burdens, and the meanings of your worded sounds... _________ice/ford |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Linda, Hi and good Morning...  Hmmmm, think I'd go with the Harbor Lights... Incredible write, going back for another read. Thank you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ May your dreams be forever as sweet as you are! Love & Nite Lites! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ice ~ That was a very tender-hearted and poetic reply ~ and I thank you. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee ~ Hi! ~ and a good morning to you as well! Enjoy those harbour lights! I wish I could have in that recurring nightmare! lol May your day be full of wonder! Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Huggin you through this silent scream.... and we are all here for you Linda. Well done. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I hate these.  Sending you warm huggies and light to keep you safe and in tranquil dreams. Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gentle One ~ Aww, thank you so much! Fortunately this recurring nightmare is recurring no longer! Sending you a warm hug from up here in Ontario on this cold ~ but beautiful! ~ February morning! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ A warm hug and some of your angel Light, will definitely keep the mares of night away! Hugs with much love, Linda |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Very nice Linda. I am glad you don't have those dreams anymore. That is the kind that leave you with a feeling of dread the entire day. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's strange... I read the title... and immediately thought of recurring nightmares... maybe because I was cursed by one for so long... and never could quite understand why the oak tree topping a hillside of daffodils was an infrequent visitor to my nights... while the bad ones hopped into my bed as I turned back the sheets. *S* It hurt too much to feel so I welcomed in the numb, Now this... I know whether sleeping or not! *S* Excellent write, my friend... and I hope all your dreams are sweet ones now. *S* |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Linda, I am glad it was only a dream. |
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Red Dreams Member
since 2005-01-09
Posts 90massachusetts |
this is powerful. it is genuine where too many poems like this are overly cliche. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
dark well done here - love the ending line - now wake up! hehe - Hugs - S If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan C ~ Hi, there, strangeress! Long time no see! Exactamondo! Those kinds of nightmares spill over into the following day ~ and beyond! May all your dreams be pleasant ones! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern Belle ~ May the dream of sweet ~ "the oak tree topping a hillside of daffodils" be a frequent visitor in your nights... and may the mares of night skidaddle as soon as you turn back the sheets! Your comment to this line ("It hurt too much to feel so I welcomed in the numb,") ~ "Now this... I know whether sleeping or not!" ~ really tugged at my heart because I know it wasn't just poetry. Sending you an extra loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chick With The Smarts ~ Me too! Mind you, it closely resembled my waking hours when I first started having that recurring nightmare! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Red Dreams ~ Thank you! Actually, I can be accused of writing poems myself that are considered "cliche"! lol I write all over the place! I even surprise myself at what flows (or doesn't flow!) from my pen! I just write away and hope for the best! Thanks for dropping by! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ Actually, although I write mostly of Light, I also enjoy writing poems that tend to be on the dark side as well! Halloween provides fine poetic fodder! lol Love & Light (Most of the time! lol) Linda |
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