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eagle
Junior Member
since 1999-10-20
Posts 39
singapore

0 posted 1999-12-21 09:47 AM



when u turned away
the heavens cried
tears of laughter
tears of pride

u let your hair down
the wind grew fierce
my bleeding heart
it was pierced

the clouds grew thicker
when you left me
through my tears, i
couldn't see

have you ever seen a sparrow fly against the wind
or watch a salmon swim upstream?
have u never seen a turtle struggle to the sea
do you not know how u hurt me?

then the heavens dried
and the clouds cleared
and i realised
what i feared

the rainbow brought not
joy that could be
but just a sad
memory

have u ever seen a sparrow fly against the wind
or watched a salmon swim upstream?
do you not know the pain that u cause me
by denying the love i give u so free?

i am a sparrow in the wind
flying though i cannot win
i am a salmon in the stream
swimming in my own dream
i am a turtle on the beach
struggling to the water i cannot reach
i am but a dying heart
trying to touch your hardened heart

the sparrow drenched, flies no more
the salmon wasted, dies on shore
the turtle sought out, in two tore
my heart bleeding, loved before

© Copyright 1999 eagle - All Rights Reserved
Class
Member
since 1999-12-21
Posts 93
In Poetry Class
1 posted 1999-12-21 10:51 AM


It is very heavy.It shows the pain that certain some one gave to you.I love it and think it should be published.The metaphors arer generous and in a way sad in the fact of heart ace.Keep writing.
Star Fairy 2
Member
since 1999-09-06
Posts 260
cerritos, california, usa
2 posted 1999-12-21 02:52 PM


this was quite good.. expressive
great job
*keep your head up*

 Don't Fall.. Rise in Love
-------823-------

starboards
Member
since 1999-10-14
Posts 467
longwood, florida
3 posted 1999-12-21 04:01 PM


Very impressive indeed eagle, your soul shown through this one! great job



 
"I wont look back, I wont regret, though it hurts like hell someday I will forget"

peanogrl83
Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 202

4 posted 1999-12-21 05:44 PM


I LOVE the imagery you use in your poem.  The metaphors are wonderful - broad enough for everyone to understand, yet specific and complex enough to convey your individual emotion.  Great job!
eagle
Junior Member
since 1999-10-20
Posts 39
singapore
5 posted 1999-12-21 11:29 PM


Thanks guys  

Means alot

*~*butterfly*~*
Junior Member
since 1999-07-26
Posts 28
minnesota
6 posted 1999-12-21 11:47 PM


that was GREAT!!! you are very talented!! it was so easily understood, the words went together, beautiful!! i really love this poem, i cant wait to read more from you!  

 "Rely on your instincts and trust your heart."
--unknown
~*~*~butterfly~*~*~

Jinx
New Member
since 1999-12-22
Posts 7
Wilkes-Barre PA
7 posted 1999-12-22 09:39 PM


i must agree with all of the replys the imagery, metaphors, and method in which you put your thoughts to words are just astonishing
Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850
In the space between moments
8 posted 1999-12-22 10:49 PM


Exellent work!  This seems almost like a song to me.  I love it, continue your poetry!  

 *Krista Knutson*

~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack,
Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare,
Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water,
Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha



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