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Daughter of the Night
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Daughter of the Night |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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Standing on the stage...looking out on blurry faces... Wondering how she ever came to be here, in the light... Nothing ever changes, same conditions, different places... Life has dealt a strange hand to the Daughter of the Night... Many years ago, her normal life had held her prisoner... Fate and luck disrupted that and drove it all away... Many tears ago, she became a better listener... To the music of her soul that deep within her plays... She's a Daughter of the Night...and fate has dealt it's final hand... Captured in the light, up on that barroom stage she'll stand... Pouring out her heart to all who listen, all who see... A Daughter of the Night, who looks remarkably like me! It really doesn't matter if she moves from place to place... She's was born a gypsy...you can see it in her face... She'll be the first to tell you that it's not an easy load... Her life is packed in boxes that keep movin' down the road... Her dreams still keep her going... hidden deep within her mind... She lives each day still hoping that by fate and luck she'll find... A willing ear that really hears the songs her fingers make... And every night becomes another chance for her big break... She's a Daughter of the Night...and now she knows and understands... It's meant for her to sing her songs across this lonesome land... A gypsy in her right....Out on the road just being free... A Daughter of the Night......who looks remarkably like Me!  Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 08-28-2000).] |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
You could almost sing this Sunny1 ..I loved it ~~soft smiles Maureen |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you, Maureen, and that's exactly what I plan on doing, as it's the story of my life!!! I finally got around to writing it down!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"Many tears ago, she became a better listener... To the music of her soul that deep within her plays..." This touches me most. Brava! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Sunshine..... That was my favorite thought also. It came from deep soul-searching. Thank you, my friend, for all you've said to me......at times when I needed it most. Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A splendid piece of work... enjoyed the read... regards, sudhir |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
I enjoyed the peek into the 'you'...behind your poetic words. Thanks!....chanson~ |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Sudhir.... I appreciate your nice reply, my friend!! Chanson.... Thank you, and was glad to let you peek!! Someday, I'll write my book, but I decided to start with this first! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Sunny, this does sound like a lovely song, and I hope you sing it someday. I am a gypsy too, unfortunately, I don't have that talent, with which to move with. Loved this. Sandra |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Sandra... Ahhhh....now I know we are sisters....all gypsies belong to the same family!! And you DO have the talent...you write with a magic flare that is so natural to you! Only a gypsy can do that, sis!! I'm glad you like this...it will soon have a melody to go along with it. Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Sunny~~you've bared your soul to all who will listen...sing it my friend loud and live....I really like this one...I was raised as a bit of gypsy myself...with my Mom.... constant travel...moving...always going with out ever really knowing but always aware that your souls free look into my gypsy eyes and believe... take care my friend.... Julie :) |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Oh my goodness Sunny, A story, perhaps a true one as I read. I bet you are something on that stage. Follow your dream Sunny, it will happen. Best to you. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi JulieAnn... Yes, we are of like souls...I have seen and felt it in your work. One gypsy always knows another!!! Thank you for stopping to read what I wrote from my heart!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hello Bill.... Thank you, and it's good to see you here! The stage is my home, where I feel most alive, where I run to escape into my dream. The story is true, and it's only the beginning of my dream!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
well written... If I should fall again, then they will laugh but what if just this one I rise? Avanti Rao |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
You sing your song gypsy girl...just know I am standing here applauding every note... |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
AVANTI....I thank you for stopping by!! Paula.....As long as you, my friend, are in the audience...I won't get stage-fright!!!! Thank you, it means a lot! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sunny1 I'm sitting here reading your poem and listening to mediaeval music, and you poem matches it's heartbeat. Lovely, lovely work. When you sing it, know that I will be listening for the echo on the breeze and shouting. Bravo. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Kethry... Oh...I knew we would be good friends!! I love that music, and also New Age....ever hear of Kitaro? Pick up his 'Mandala' album and take a listen!! I do thank you for your support, and when I sing this, I will be sending it out over the air to you!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
I love getting to know you more and more through all you write. You go girl! This I read with music in my head.......  Jenn E |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
Oh... I loved this! wonderful poem... great job. "Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other course, no other way... No day but today" ~Broadway Musical RENT~ *Cassandra Roseen* |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Sunny, "Her life is packed in boxes that keep movin' down the road." Great line. Such work to put this one together and what a story it tells...well done, my friend. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hello Jenn E, I am getting to know you, too, through the wonderful work that you do!! I am glad to know that you hear the music....you know that that makes you a gypsy, also!!!!!! Thank you for stopping by! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Dawn Eclipse.....(what a lovely name!) Thank you so much for your nice reply, and that means a lot to me!! I'm so glad you liked it.....it's my own story!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hello Michael... It is always so good to see your name and nice replies!! I am really glad that you liked this one, as it's my life story. I don't always enjoy being a gypsy, but that's what life has meant me to do, and this tells a part of it. Thank you again, my friend!!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
What an amazing story you have to tell. I was captivated by this poem. I'm sure there is a treasure chest of stories to be told Very well done Liz |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Beautiful poem Sunny, love it. :; |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hello Liz.... I'm really glad that you were caught up in this one. it's the beginning to an autobiography that I would like to do some day. I've been too many places not to share them. so....thank you very much, Liz!! Hi Marsha... I am glad that you enjoyed this one, also!! I hope it made you smile, my friend!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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