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hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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Glen Hope, PA USA

0 posted 1999-09-03 10:02 PM


In Love’s Arms

Drifting off to sleep,
as the darkness closes in around me,
I find myself swaddled
in your arms...
like an infant.
The sound of your heartbeat
hauntingly fimilar,
reminding me of mothers' heartbeat
in the womb.
I wonder, if tonight,
here in your arms;
will the nightmares come,
as always,
refusing to fade with morning light?
Or, will I sleep a dreamless sleep
safe in the confines
of your arms;
waking up refreshed
in loves grasp,
and glory in a new day,
smiling with you beside me?

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

© Copyright 1999 Ruth Kephart - All Rights Reserved
Poet deVine
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Hurricane Alley
1 posted 1999-09-03 11:44 PM


It's late evening as I read your lovely poem. Wish I had those arms, that heartbeat....very nicely done!

Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
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2 posted 1999-09-03 11:54 PM


Beautiful, Hoot. I'm curious as to what the nightmares are.
hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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Glen Hope, PA USA
3 posted 1999-09-04 08:50 AM


Poet...thank you very much.

Balladeer....the nightmares involve my past life...physical scars heal, emotional scars last longer. If you would like to know more, I'd be happy to share, feel free to e-mail me. Ruth

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

Angel Rand
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since 1999-09-04
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London UK, and Zurich Switzerland
4 posted 1999-09-04 09:30 AM


Hoot well done! From one nightmare ridden person to another, I know what you mean exactly! I always long for the arms that can make my dreams be gentle just for once.
TY for sharing!
Angel

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
5 posted 1999-09-04 09:40 AM


Angel, you are quite welcome....thanks for your kind comments

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

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