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devina
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0 posted 2000-05-06 08:36 PM



Fragrant memories laid to rest-
In the cemetery of my mind,
All hope has been in jest-
As pain adorns the days of time...

Sheer visions of faint yesteryear-
Dwell upon this burial ground,
Hissing soft notes upon my ear-
Weakened, unable to silence the sound...

Remorse does not tread lightly-
As it thrives in shallow grave,
For tears still find the mighty-
My decisions falter and sway...

Despondant, I cast away doubt-
To rid of this sadness disease,
For memories swirling about-
I beg of thee, Rest in Peace...
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 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...



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netswan
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1 posted 2000-05-06 08:45 PM


Aw Devina -----sweet sad poem
they will rest in time.  They always do.

netswan

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2 posted 2000-05-06 11:16 PM


Oh I know those nagging memories well---the cemetary of my mind is a bit like Stephen King, I fear...a poem of healing for you I hope...love you still, and glad am I that you are sharing with us again...
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3 posted 2000-05-06 11:18 PM


Devina,
       the memories will fade in time. . . but they never really go away. . . but we have to move on and make new memories. . . hopefully you can with this poem. . . which was excellent by the way. . . I can feel the sadness. . .

Profound and beautiful my friend. . .

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4 posted 2000-05-07 12:13 PM


i love this...

"remorse does not tread lightly-
As it thrives in shallow grave"

excellent, devina... your words ring true and honest..a poem of depth and feeling

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5 posted 2000-05-07 12:17 PM


I like this one, my dear. I have been here and there are a few 'headstones' to bear witness..  
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6 posted 2000-05-07 02:27 AM


I liked this one alot....the title sucked me in and the poem did not disappoint me...great job

All my love,
Jeffrey

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Michael
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7 posted 2000-05-07 03:04 AM


This poem yields an essence of haunting despair, D.  Wonderful release of emotion here.

"Remorse does not tread lightly", Indeed.

Michael


devina
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8 posted 2000-05-07 09:07 PM


netswan- Thanks sweetie...I'm praying that they do...

serenity-This was my only way to release the sad memories, I fear...and nothing's wrong with Stephen King my dear!! Love you too sis...

Sven- I can always count on your gentle words to see me through m'friend..thanks wouldn't say enough!!!

pandora- My sincere thanks to you!!!

Sharon- Lol@ headstones!! I think I've already lost count myself!!

Jeffrey-Glad you enjoyed!!!

Michael- Yep, total emotion release here...glad you found a seat to enjoy!!


 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...


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9 posted 2000-05-07 09:24 PM


Devina~
You are precious !
I love it !
Tell it like it is, gal !
You have come so far in your writing.
Your heart will take you where you need to be and it won't be to the cemetery !
Love you, my friend.
~*Marge*~



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Michael
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10 posted 2000-05-08 02:30 PM


The cemetary of the mind,
What ghouls might shake thy head.
For there may ne'er be peace of mind
When you so love the dead...

Sorry - just in "that" type of mood I guess.  I have read this one a few times through now, I can only say the past most certainly does lie in a "shallow grave".  Too often, a good storm exposes what otherwise should be laid to rest forever.

Great poem, D.


Michael


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11 posted 2000-05-08 04:17 PM


Michael is so right...a good storm can expose what once we thought was laid to rest...in so many factions of our lives...

You are so right, Devina, in putting to pen what lays unquietly in your mind...sometimes that is just the thing to help us through the unsettled times...

well done...

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12 posted 2000-05-09 10:16 PM


Bravo...!!  You have become a true master of words and feelings.......This is excellent  

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