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Poet deVine
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Hurricane Alley

0 posted 2000-04-12 01:20 AM


Her party was a huge success
she made her guests feel welcome
her food was amazing
but still she stood there
at the edge of tears
in the crowded room
full of friends
and family
inside
she cries
alone

Her husband’s company dinner
she wore a dazzling smile
he presented her on his arm
and inside
she cries
alone

The school play where her son
played a pumpkin that fell over
applause deafened her
and inside
she cries
alone

Two o’clock in the morning
sitting at the kitchen table
staring into the dark
alone
crying
inside




[This message has been edited by Poet deVine (edited 04-12-2000).]

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SEA
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1 posted 2000-04-12 01:27 AM


Poet~ I can truly relate to this sad beautiful poem. I know exactly what it means to wear that smile while crying inside.-SEA
Nicole
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2 posted 2000-04-12 01:44 AM


ouch...this gouges eyeballs...

  It's sad that I can truly relate to this poem, but PdV, you've (as you always do) written such a poignant poem that will undoubtedly touch many.

Michael
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3 posted 2000-04-12 04:15 AM


You know PdV, I'm not sure who this was written for but you of all people know I can relate well to this one.  (((HUGS))) from a friend.


Michael

Corinne
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4 posted 2000-04-12 07:45 AM


That emptiness inside, something missing.
Well captured, my friend.

Corinne

Nan
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5 posted 2000-04-12 07:51 AM


So many people have this same feeling and don't know where to begin in resolving it... I surely hope this "She" found a way...
Marilyn
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6 posted 2000-04-12 07:52 AM


Wow Sharon. This is another great one. I too can relate to this piece. I am very lucky now, I am never alone like I was then. I hope everyone can find the peace that I have found in friends and in love.
WhtDove
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7 posted 2000-04-12 08:15 AM


Ya did it! You got one posted! This is so sad     Man have I felt like that a time or two. When everything around you tells you that you should be happy, and yet you're screaming on the inside. Excellent job Sharon.
Irish Rose
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8 posted 2000-04-12 08:19 AM


There's a woman inside of you screaming to get out! Someone told me that recently and it's coming out....
we hope to hear more.

 Kathleen


hoot_owl_rn
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9 posted 2000-04-12 09:51 AM


Oh Sharon...this is so very sad  
Danny Holloway
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10 posted 2000-04-12 10:29 AM


~~~~~interesting and thought provoking~~~
clear message in the words which speaks well to the quality of the poem.


 A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives.


Danny Holloway
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11 posted 2000-04-12 10:29 AM


~~~~~interesting and thought provoking~~~
clear message in the words which speaks well to the quality of the poem.


 A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives.


Denise
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12 posted 2000-04-12 11:01 AM


Great poem, Sharon, that so well conveys how we can feel lost and lonely in the midst of a busy, people-filled life. Well written!

Denise

Janet Marie
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13 posted 2000-04-12 11:05 AM


poet D this is exceptional... very well written and expresed..I love when you write serious like this...
and lord knows i relate to this piece...
i feel like you were peeking in my kitchen window...next time come on in and we'll have girl talk and coffee...or a stiff drink..maybe both (smile)
take care,jm

 Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders
And it makes me want to touch you there.
And the light in your eyes makes me feel
Like there's something much better out there
Something kind...
And I know someday I might be looking around
Trying to find some purpose
Well purpose it can't be that hard to find
As long as I've got the wind...
The wind and your love to carry me.
vertical horizon



Seymour Tabin
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14 posted 2000-04-12 12:11 PM


Poet deVine,
You dug deep for this one, very good. *L*

kitkat
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15 posted 2000-04-12 06:55 PM


I can truly relate to this poem. It was if you knew me many years ago. Hugs to you from someone who has been there.
netswan
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16 posted 2000-04-12 06:58 PM


Alone -- this poem is thought provoking
and reminds me that there is no greater
lonliness than sitting in a room of people
and feeling alone.

Nicely written.

Teresa King

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17 posted 2000-04-12 07:03 PM


Glad it's not you, deVine one  
RainbowGirl
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18 posted 2000-04-12 08:30 PM


Flipping heck Sharon...that was like revisiting my past - the trophy .    I really feel for anyone in that position...I'd rather wash dirty socks..  

Big HUSG< !signature-->

 If I could, I would and if I didn't, I should have!


[This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 04-12-2000).]

WhiteNite
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19 posted 2000-04-12 08:38 PM


For some reason I like this one... can't figure it out.... oh yeah.. IT'S GOOD. =)< !signature-->

 "The storm rises up when the shadows descend
every beat of my heart every day without end
I will stand like a rock I will bend till I break
till theres no more to give if thats what it takes
I will risk everything I will fight I will bleed
I will lay down my life if thats what you need
every second I live thats the promise I make"

I have no idea who wrote this... tell me if you know.  =)




[This message has been edited by WhiteNite (edited 04-12-2000).]

Jeffrey Carter
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20 posted 2000-04-12 08:44 PM


I just want to say that you are never alone in the feeling of being alone

Jeffrey

Mistikman
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21 posted 2000-04-12 09:39 PM


I wish I did not know all too well how this feels. No matter how many there are around you, you are still horribly alone, detached, empty... Excellent free verse PdV
Ella
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22 posted 2000-04-13 02:24 AM


Your poem was very emotional it touched my heart. There is nothing that compares to the void you have in your soul when you are feeling alone.
RSEvans
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23 posted 2000-04-13 07:10 AM


Tears here, PdV...that's about all I can say.
Dark Angel
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24 posted 2000-04-13 08:05 AM


Oh this is excellent Sharon, yet so very sad.

 What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge



Corazon
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25 posted 2000-04-13 10:33 AM


wow, did you capture it perfectly or what?....wow....great job!
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