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Paul Wilson

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0 posted 2012-02-26 02:44 PM

Darkness
By Paul Wilson

You bring out the worst of me
when I least expect it
The rage burns like an inferno
for hours and days it won’t quit

Time better spent by myself
waiting for the rage to subside
No longer able to control angers grasp
within the darkness I hide

Once I was a holy man
but now I have no soul
Lost in the cavity of my mind
I will forever pay Satan’s toll

One way train leaves at midnight
taking me to where I don't know
My soul drift’s on yesterdays wind
as I listen to train whistle blow

Particles of time float past me
unable to understand why
A victim of my illusions
the sky begins to cry

Rage loosens its grasp on me
thoughts begin to take shape
Within minds eye I can see
an opening allowing me to escape

I travel back to where I was before
floating on tomorrows wind
high above mountain tops
where all life does begin

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (02-26-2012 03:26 PM).]

passing shadows
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1 posted 2012-02-26 03:04 PM

wow my friend, I have certainly been here before! (and still visit now and again)

Alison

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2 posted 2012-02-26 11:58 PM

Paul, good stuff here. You describe rage well and show us where it takes us. I think this is really interesting.

Alison

ebonygirl
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3 posted 2012-02-27 12:31 PM

A mountain top is a sanctuary when feeling that way.
Felt the intense emotion, well done.

suthern

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4 posted 2012-02-27 10:40 AM

One way train leaves at midnight
taking me to where I don't know
My soul drift’s on yesterdays wind
as I listen to train whistle blow

Particles of time float past me
unable to understand why
A victim of my illusions
the sky begins to cry

Rage often begets loneliness... either because we take ourselves away from others... or because we lose control and drive others away. I love this entire poem but especially these verses... Great write!!

Paul Wilson

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5 posted 2012-02-27 01:09 PM

Dixie...Glad to hear from you my friend.
Thanks for taking time to write & replyI really appreciate it...Paul

Allison...So Glad you liked this. I don't write much lately, so its always a pleasure when someone says they can relate to my ramblings. Thanks my friend for your reply...Paul

ebony girl...A mountain top is for me a place to let out all my pent up feelings and just open my heart to the world and let myself be free. So glad you took time to read & reply. Thanks bunches...Paul

suthern...Rage is a very real sickness that can overwhelm people at times and if it's not delt with right, many people can get hurt by it. Thank you dear lady for quoting a couple of stanzas from my poem...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (02-29-2012 06:24 AM).]

jwesley
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6 posted 2012-02-27 01:23 PM

Spontaneous Combustion aimed at its source . . . sometimes those fires need to burn if only to use up all available fuel...in a controlled burn anyway.

good piece...

j.

JL
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7 posted 2012-02-29 01:55 AM

"I travel back to where I was before"

I can wholeheartedly say I understand.
Great write, Paul.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

JamesMichael
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8 posted 2012-03-07 06:37 PM

Fine writing...James

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

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9 posted 2012-03-08 03:17 PM

Jimmy...Sorry for taking so long to respond to your reply. I've been sick the last 5-6 days. I know what you mean, sometime you just gotta let off some steam. Thanks for reading and replying my friend...Paul

JL...Glad you could relate. Thanks buddy for reading & rerplying...Paul

James Michael...Glad you enjoyed this my friend, I'm still trying to get back into the groove of writting again, it's been awhile. Thanks for the read & reply...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

Milf4life
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10 posted 2013-06-23 04:06 AM

Touched me deeply

Gale
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11 posted 2013-06-23 04:57 AM

Anger is very strong feeling.
I hope one day you will be able to forgive.

Michael

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12 posted 2013-06-23 02:58 PM

Sometimes we have to go through that darkness before we can see the light. I know this better than most would I am sure. Excellently depicted, Paul.

Michael

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

13 posted 2013-06-29 04:44 PM

Mill4Life...Thanks for reading. Glad you understand...Paul

Gale...Purely fictional for me by read for those that live in the darkness of their souls...Paul

Michael...My friend I know you can relate to this having been thru very darkl times. Thanks so much for reading and your reply...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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