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Solitude |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~*~ SOLITUDE ~*~Dark shadows are cast on a heavy heart, Saturated in so many years of bygones, Depleted of all trust, joy and laughter. Fear contours bars on a sad mind's cage. Heart reflexes tighten in reminiscence, Allowing no one to permeate a blackened soul, For therein lives a small frightened child, Cowering in yesteryear's darkest corners. Locked away in safety, she hides. In desolate silence, she hears screams. She is but a pearl, in a sea of sorrow. Waiting for someone to treasure her. Decisions of change so arduous, They take her mind's eye back to the fear. Reflections of years of non-existence, Still such a familiar and lonely place. Fear holds tight the lock on the door. If opened, will safety and peace be hers? Would they see past what they see? Or do you think they might see me? Self persecution is all consuming, To receptive souls who fear the knowing. Mind’s reflection seldom casts a shadow. And solitude can be a lonely place. ~*~ Mysteria ~*~ © Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved ~*~A poet is someone who reads more than they write ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 03-19-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A very reflective piece.... |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Oneness is always lonely place, for at times i think i am there also. A  a day keeps the world 'g.Bernie Bernie Slicker [This message has been edited by bslicker (edited 03-19-2001).] |
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Jellybean King Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 153Jelly, Bean |
Sad and lovely...written with such conviction and honesty that I feel you have truely lived this description. The stanza I like the most is: "Locked away in safety, she hides. In desolate silence, she hears screams. She is but a pearl, in a sea of sorrow. Waiting for someone to treasure her." I treasure you and your breathtaking poetry! Jellybean King |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mysteria--Yes, "solitude can be a lonely place." But, sometimes it feels safer then what's behind the door...You write of feelings I think I understand and you do it with much thought and care. Well written! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Mysteria---I love this one...every word rang true for me...I thank you much for your poetic grace in my solitude! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is heart-string pulling. I have no memories of solitude as a child, but I am sure it can be very sad. (Thanks for the help you sent me. I am not too proficient with the mechanics of electronics. But will get some help.)Joyce |
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startin_fresh Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 137US |
Very powerful message. I loved the acompaniment. "You can't reason with your heart; it has it's own laws and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sunshine: "very" reflective, thanks for reading. bslicker: If this is all you know, it is like any other new and foreign thing, you must learn to be "un-alone". Jellybean King: Forever my Knight in Shining Armor(*sigh*)...thanks for the uplifting words of encouragement. Serenity: Here is a hug for you seeing that you gave one to me...we truly have to let life in! Martie: Thank you - Unfortately, I know this topic well. Joyce:You are welcome and thank you for taking the time out to read this poem. Startin_fresh: thank you and yes I love that music too. |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
Your poem so well written that I can relate too. Yes, it is dark after a lot of trauma, until one learns to let go...but does one ever completely let go? Red |
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