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Fear as Confronted by a Minds Why
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Fear as Confronted by a Minds Why |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Simple steps in the dark with toes in search Of holes (perhaps even ghosts) While delicate branches dare to brush her shoulders Where whispering leaves have often told her, “Be brave through the night and At dawning, I’ll thread you bits of light.” Scared, she walked the darkness Convincing herself all would be right: “Why cower in the dark when there are hundreds of universal skies? Cower, why? In the darkness, so many suns! Some eclipsed by horizon, Some by play of sky; But truth is truth and light IS there, Has been there, And even in suns Death, Still comes light!” Although it may seem simple to walk alone in the dark, for some it requires affirmation from stars their sunlight. That indeed, all... all will be right Indeed, all will be right. |
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JesusChristPose Senior Member
since 2005-06-21
Posts 777Pittsburgh, Pa |
I read it a few times to obtain what your meaning is... I like that. This is a cool poem. I like your style. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Thanks. Stick around, the style changes! (I like to experiment.) This is one of my more serious poems, as I have always been afraid of the dark. It wasn't until I began star gazing more frequently and reading about the multitude of universes that I started to put it together. Whether we see the light or not, it is there. Not much different than playing hide and seek with the stars, I guess. We may hide, but still we rest under their presence. They may hide, but they are still present. With all the suns present on the other side of the horizon, why be afraid? Just a thought. thanks for reading and commenting, miscellanea |
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JesusChristPose Senior Member
since 2005-06-21
Posts 777Pittsburgh, Pa |
You are welcome... I also enjoyed reading your last comment... quite interesting, indeed. "I have gone away. The bed is cold and empty. Trees bend their boughs toward the earth. And nighttime birds float as black faces." |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I'm glad you found it interesting. What astonishes me most is that we still see the light of stars that died hundreds and hundreds of light years ago. Now doesn't that make you wonder if a star's energy can be that powerful, what power does a loved ones spirit hold? I would imagine it would take a phenomenal amount of time for it to dissipate within the universe... Oh my, I'm babbling! Anyway, thanks for all of your comments. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
wonderfully expressed , yes I am a stargazer too Hope |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
C......this is profound. I especially liked "And even in suns Death, Still comes light!”.....Yes, you are your Father's child!  ......jo |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Hope, Have you watched the meteor showers around August 11th or 12th? It is one of my favorite times of the year. A few years back, however, I watched a meteor show so spectacular, that I had to wake up the whole household. It was in December, I believe. With blankets upon our shoulders, we watched for two hours, during which time we counted over 500 meteors. (Thanks for sharing that you are also a stargazing enthusiast!) miscellanea |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Thanks, Jo. I think we both have a lot of Dad in us, but you are the writer! You do him proud! Matter-of-fact, this piece was inspired by you and several other of the poets I've been reading tonight. In my reading, I often found a common theme--one about our soldiers and war. When I went out stumbling in the dark to get the dog after that, I felt humbled by others' courage. Thanks for your kind response, Jo. Have a good evening/morning? What time is it? Ouch! ~c |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
amazing write here...makes for lovely thoughts |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Although it may seem simple to walk alone in the dark, "for some it requires affirmation from stars their sunlight. That indeed, all... all will be right Indeed, all will be right." I needed to read this tonight....thank you! |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Martie, I'm glad that this could be comforting. Sometimes, when I feel down or scared, I have to find different tricks like this to pysch me up. Mind over matter, I guess. Reading beautiful poetry such as yours and that of others has been been a great way to get pysched up, too! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your sweet response. ~miscellanea |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
enjoyed the contagious energy and optimism in this crafting chaging interiors of the being, like spurred details of inspiration on colored photos...well done |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Having met you, makes this poem even more special in so many ways. In that very brief time, we shared SO much, that I can very well see the why and how of fear, confronted. This makes me very proud of you! [Yes, I'm working on that poem...] |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
to walk alone in the dark, for some it requires affirmation from stars their sunlight. That indeed, all... all will be right Indeed, all will be right. I really enjoyed this. And, yes, "Indeed, all will be right"....... I also enjoyed your comments in your replies. Hugs, Ethel |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Affirmation indeed loved it, adagio  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
A beautiful poem from a beautiful soul. and it's right on time for me too.  thanks lady |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Cathy, not only did I thorougly enjoy your stellar poem, I enjoyed reading your responses to the replies that it received. Your ponderings are always a pleasure to read. May your Spirit Light twinkle forever!  Loving hugs, Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
misce, |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Lee J, so glad you enjoyed a little bit my encounter with fear. Wish it were always that easy in the problem solving! Sunshine, you are too kind! Incidently, the visit was my pleasure. Perhaps we'll meet again? Gary's Girl, I'm glad you found this enjoyable. Hugs right back to you. adagio, first of all, I adore your pen name; it speaks volumes. Glad you liked the poem. serenity, it takes one to know one! Thank you for your praise. Glad you found this timely. Earth Angel, and I, obviously, enjoy your ponderings. Thank you! Gentle Spirit, thank you for taking the time to read and to smile about my ponderings. Again, thanks! miscellanea |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
While delicate branches dare to brush her shoulders Where whispering leaves have often told her, “Be brave through the night and At dawning, I’ll thread you bits of light.” Scared, she walked the darkness Convincing herself all would be right: Both your poem and your responses brought memories tumbling... I will never forget those meteor showers a few Decembers ago... the joy was more than worth the shivers... and the crick in the neck! *S* Your words invite introspection... I'm so glad I accepted the invitation. *S* This is excellent!!! |
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