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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA 
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I was lying in bed as I turned out the light And bored myself into a sleep At last 'round eleven on that wakeful night My consciousness fled and I dreamed very deep. When I awoke I saw the sun's rays Filtering through my curtains closed But the light was so strong, I was amazed To open the curtains, I arose. But when I saw the sight outdoors The sun had not risen at all! I was so surprised I fell to the floor And hit my head on the wall... When I woke up a second time The real sun had arisen I thought to myself, How did that light shine? If there was an answer, none was given. Later that day I was walking around When I glanced at my shadow beside me. It seemed to notice! It made a sound Which very much did surprise me... The shape of the figure could not have been right For I don't have a tail or wings; I said to myself, What was that sight? What images craziness brings! Evening had come and I was inside When I saw that strange shadow again. It tripped on a specter and I watched it slide Right off the wall and into the den! I ran to see what had happened just now I knew I was crazy, without a doubt... It flew off the wall--I didn't know how But I was sure going to find out! "Today is not my day," it said When it saw me walk through the door It tried to get up, to raise its head But it just sank down to the floor. "Who or what are you? From where did you come? How did you get here? Could you answer some?" "Sure I can," the shadow replied, "I'll tell you all you want But first, you wouldn't happen to reside Very close to a restaurant?" "You can eat solid food?" I wondered. "That, and liquids as well." He attempted to get up again, but blundered He needed support, I could tell. So I went over to help him And (surprise!) touch him I could-- He said thanks to me with a big broad grin And repay me someday he said he would. "My name's Sam Shadow, a dragon I was Until someone slayed me an unusual way. Why did he do it? I guess it's because He disliked me for my appearance that day. So after he's gone, it's doctor's help I need But I live to see him get paid-- A large sum of money for his also large deed But his name wasn't George, and he sure wasn't a saint. "You're the first to help me out In, oh, the last thousand years... And I know you need help, I've seen you shout Into the night with a face full of tears." I was silent just then--he said that he knew What had happened three days before-- When I went out in rage amid the dawn-breaking dew And shouted and cried 'til I could no more, For my father had not come back for too long And to cry I did have a right This shadow-dragon knew something was wrong So he helped me out too that night. He helped me get over the loss in my heart While I helped him with physical pain. I could see a friendship could very well start And Sam said he envisioned the same. For a while after that, the night we first met We were best friends and just enjoyed life As clean as it was; both of us were set On keeping it on without strife. Then one day Sam came up to me And told me that he must leave. He kept on going--told me he could see Good things coming and also not to grieve. So he departed that day and we said goodbye He corrected me saying we'd meet again This was comforting, I knew why For true friends always meet, now and then. As soon as he left, I turned around-- --to look up into a doctor's eye Relief he sighed and then announced "He made it, and he's alive." I had been in a coma for eight months and a week But for me it seemed only days. For my friend Sam I'll always seek In all of my known ways. If my thoughts were not active for the time I slept Then a real true life I would lack; That dragon saved my life, which is why I wept For he had just paid me back. So if even in dreams, kindness you show Will be paid back in full in reality. I learned it well; now I know To love others and not stay in neutrality. And you know, my shadow's never been the same since then... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Welcome to Passions, Little Spyro! Fantastic, wonderful, poem! Enchanting! And a great message, as well! Check your email!< !signature--> Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 01-10-2000).] |
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blueyz75 Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 138IL |
very very interesting. I wasn't sure where it was going but liked where it ended up! Who'd have thought that! And welcome, make yourself at home. Kelly I love the male body, it's better designed than the male mind.---Andrea Newman |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Love the story, love the message, love the ending. Wonderful poem. : ) |
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Majestic Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264houston, tx. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Let's bring this, your first poem, back to the top for more people to enjoy! |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Thank you Denise!!!!!  I really appreciate it |
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Beverly Member
since 2000-02-19
Posts 123New Mexico |
I enjoy your poems so much, I went back in the history to read more. Even this first post is exceptional! Thank you! |
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Another Heather Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 93Canada |
So this was your first poem? well i must say it`s as good as the others if not better. your poems always seem to take me a journey of some sort. this one especially. "The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it." -Dylan Thomas |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Thanks, Heather!  Yeah, I do try to do that...if you haven't noticed, mostly what I do is write little stories and put them into what little rhyme I can conjure up...  I'm glad you enjoyed this! I enjoyed writing it! And you're not such a bad poet yourself, you know... Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Spyro, Wow, your creativity is wonderful. Your ability to put your thoughts into poetic form is awesome. Love your stuff. Sheila |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
hmm...your first post? WOW!!...and i dont know what else to say... this was brought to my attention by a mutual friend i'm glad she had me to read it..there were moments i wanted to rejoice, and moments i wanted to cry...you have a way of pulling me in and keeping me there, as if i am part of your journey..hugs to you little spyro... dgshe doesnt want the kind of love she can live with--she wants the kind she cant live without -clint black |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
What a delight to have this one brought up to the surface! You really have a gift for telling fanciful stories, and I love reading them! To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
so glad OUR mutual friend gave this the bump up that it deserves. i absolutely love this, and just as dg was, i was taken on a journey of emotions. you know we love you, my friend. hope to see you back soon. love and hugs, -tricks < !signature--> "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 10-14-2000).] |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Nice little story You know I never really understood all your poems till I've read this first one Sometimes you have to let go and move on, But never let go of the memories. |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
*light bulb goes on* Oh.. I get it now.. *lol* Very beautiful...  With a little piece of tomorrow, You'll have to kiss yesterday goodbye. Because today won't last forever, And the past will only make you cry. |
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