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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA 
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Emptiness I stand at the Edge of Life Looking out into the deepest abyss; Behind me are the past, present, and future, In front of me lies blissful nothingness. I close my eyes and my mind sets adrift Upon a sea of memories, And thoughts of the road I've walked along Crash into me, and knock me to my knees. I think of all I once had, but lost, And my tears fall down like rain; For the moments I knew happiness Are shadowed by hours of pain. Could tomorrow hold something more Than yesterday has given me? Or am I foolishly dreaming now That, one day, happiness will set me free? I open my eyes, now filled with tears, And look into the emptiness Like a mirror reflecting the depths of my soul That I, alone, may witness. To me alone, not memory, Is left the final decision; Do I turn around and rejoin life, Or seek comfort in the arms of Oblivion? ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sweet Terry........turn around. You've spoken to the dark side of my heart with this piece...so much familiar saddness and ache, it almost seems easier at times to just "stop" rather than to move on with any form of hope....but you are strong and loving....you need to turn and feel the sunshine on your face...not on your back. **hugs** |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Butterflies~ Thank you, my dear. I have, and I have seen waht I was missing for a few days. I actually wrote this one the same day I wrote Winds of Change. So you can guess what kind of mood I was in then, huh? That doesn't happen to me often, and I feel better having written it all down and having shared it with you guys. Thanks for carung - it means more to me than you will ever know! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
wonderfully written poem, glad to know that that it was passing darkness and not a permanent rain cloud. REally enjoyed reading this. "I am melancholy, flower cutting through stone" manic street preachers |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Terry, I admire that you are able to put your thoughts so clearly into poetic verse. It is often too difficult to verbalize. Keep writing, my friend. (((you))) ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Decisions, decisions!! A very thought provoking piece you have penned here Terry. You just seem to get better and better with poem I read! Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TerryW~ Love, the answer to the question - 'Could tomorrow hold something more Than yesterday has given me?'... is a resounding YES ! Let me see a smile !  Love you - ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Terry, this poem pulls at the heartstrings tho it is full of your ache..it is written so well and with such eloquence of expression. strong powerful writing from you my friend. take care gentle poet jm ~For Terry~ Fate says in life ... everything ... shall happen for a reason, And time passes so slowly ... when our hearts are in a change of season. Still the roads not yet traveled, will take us farther on past this pain. And the lessons we learn along the way ... will in time be the memories that will remain. Believe in yourself ... and the healing grace of your rhyme. Trust your heart and sweet destiny ... they will lead you back to love in due time. jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Brian~ Thank you so much, my friend. I am glad that you enjoyed this one. Claire~ Sometimes I just take a breath and put the pen to paper. Every now and then I surprise myself at what comes out. Marina~ My dear friend, I appreciate your lovely words. I hope that I can keep giving you wonderful poems. Marge~ My dear, I heard that one! I am sending you great big {{{HUGS}}} and waiting for my ears to stop ringing. JanetMarie~ Thank you for such lovely thoughts, my dear friend. I appreciate the support that you have given me. Am I really that eloquent a writer? I just write what comes from the heart. I love you all, dear friends~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You touched my heart with this gentle verse and profound questions Terry ... beautifully penned. Consider these sentiments a tender nudge to "turn around" on those days when your thoughts are heavy ... take care. Best wishes and prayers, /Kit |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Kit~ Thank you. With friends like all of you, the choice is very clear to me. There is no way that I can turn my back on life and let it pass me by. Thank you again, my friend. love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
i'll take a bit of a different stance on this than everyone else (im in one of my moods!)...but this poem is so bittersweet that it almost makes "oblivian" look very inviting! ....but i am glad that you turned towards better things! |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
This was absolutley amazing. Beautifully written. I could really feel your emotion as I have also visited there. Amazing. Jenn E |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
aw the echoes of our heart such emptiness depart but soon the light of day will come your way and fill the emptiness which seemed so enraptured just like a sweet perfume. so do not worry Terry for sun will come your way and you will soon be merry and that way you will stay. Terry very beautiful poem and we all feel this way at times. [This message has been edited by Rosebud1229 (edited 08-04-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Could tomorrow hold something more Than yesterday has given me? Or am I foolishly dreaming now That, one day, happiness will set me free? I open my eyes, now filled with tears, And look into the emptiness Like a mirror reflecting the depths of my soul That I, alone, may witness. To me alone, not memory, Is left the final decision; Do I turn around and rejoin life, Or seek comfort in the arms of Oblivion? Your answer lies within your question...the indecision itself shows the strength to go on and with the power of your desire you will move mountains. Beautiful verse. |
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del shei New Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 6North Carolina |
Incredible. This piece has left me soaking in my own spiritual stew. You have written this with such vivid appearance and desperation of indecision. I enjoyed this emensely. |
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