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The Cornfield.....Please read me
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The Cornfield.....Please read me |
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James McInerney Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 83 |
"The cornfield" As I stand here alone in this cornfield, The almost silent humming sound of the wind blows through my hair and all around me, The golden corn gently lashing from side to side keeps in rhythm with the wind, And the glowing sun warms along side my face. I have never seen anything so beautiful in my life, yet… I close my eyes and with the wind around me I sway gently back and forth, Each time breathing out as though it were my last, Every breath a part of me. I can feel my heartbeat slowing down now, Matching alongside the pace of the wind, Gentle and calm. And with my eyes closed I extend out both of my arms, and gently tilt back my head, The slow gusts of wind wash over the palms of my hands and the curves of my face, Co-existing in perfect harmony, Slowly but carefully warming my heart, Touching every single emotion inside of me. And with my body rendered powerless I fall down to my knees, The corn cradling me as I fall, Holding me tight to protect me, Shielding me from danger. But suddenly the wind stops, Everything is quiet and so peaceful now, No more sounds… just silence. I open my eyes and look up into the clear blue sky above me, And with an open mind, Free from confusion or doubt, I realise, This is where I belong now, I am at home here in this cornfield, And although I am all alone, I have never felt so...., complete. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh my! OUTSTANDING James...  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
When you come home to yourself you are where you belong. Enjoyed the read and could feel the freedom of the cornfield and the peace. Helen |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very vivid so true that one can be alone but feel just right |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
B E A U T I F U L ! ! ~ Time has cast a spell on you, |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
To be this connected with the self, and at home in the world is striking. You worked through this majestically. Excellent write. TD |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
"The Cornfield.....Please read me" ... ask and you shall receive ... actually I would have "read" you even if you had not requested it. (smiling here) And as for me, before I post, I take the time to read other's work first and leave them comments/replies. *wink wink* Now back to my reply.... "... And with an open mind, Free from confusion or doubt, I realise, This is where I belong now ..." There's a lovely flow and rhythm to this piece and you take the reader on a journey that is comforting. This gave me Peace ... Enjoyed. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Sphinxen Junior Member
since 2007-03-03
Posts 38U.S. |
These are the moments we live for. That was a beatiful poem, expressive and detailed without being to moony. I could feel the peace and brush of the wind. "No one now dies of fatal truths, there are to many antidotes to them."- Nietzche |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I read you and I experienced the peace you feel Very beautiful Thank you for sharing. A |
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