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Logan
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0 posted 2001-06-01 08:32 PM


Unbidden thoughts come to stay,
hidden away in the light of day.
Creeping out on the soft mist rain,
numbing my mind, chilling with pain.
Invading my heart with dark of night,
crying within of my sorrowful plight

Thoughts of love which I did not seek,
but filled my mind with the desire to keep
To abandon love was so hard to bear,
bitter thoughts asked me not to care
Tears streamed down my face,
knowing I could never share your embrace

Lifting my eyes to the leaden skies,
I asked someone to hear my cries.
With a glow of light and crash of sound,
the skies opened up and rain came down.
Washing the tears from my face,
melting the ice my heart had cased.

A gentle breeze followed the rain,
erasing my soul from my pain.
Softness whispered out to me,
“Let it be, let it be”
The tender words cause me to cease,
causing the soul to seek its peace.



© Copyright 2001 Logan - All Rights Reserved
Victoria
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1 posted 2001-06-01 08:59 PM


Nicely written logan..enjoyed..

                ~Victoria~


Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist once he grows up.

Pablo Picasso


JCGF
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2 posted 2001-06-01 09:25 PM


This is my calling.  To let the one we love flee from our lives (by choice) is one of the most difficult challenges to endure but if it is for the right reasons then you my friend have proven to be a very strong person.  If it helps at all, I would like you to know that I will think of you and say a prayer for you as I lie to sleep tonight.  I guess what I'm trying to say is that you've grabbed me with this one because I know the feeling all too well!  Thanks for the EXCELLENT read!

(((((HUGS))))),
Tammy

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3 posted 2001-06-01 11:13 PM


*soft gasp* Logan...you read my mind it seems. This one is exceptional, my friend. I can wholeheartedly relate.
Mysteria
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4 posted 2001-06-01 11:42 PM


Loved this one Logan ... I wonder how you feel about this suggestion (and don't stone me okay?)...the last stanza is fantastic but may I make a little suggestion to equate the pain felt and the comfort found in its release?

A gentle breeze followed the rain,
erasing my soul from my pain.
cleansing my soul of eroding pain
Softness whispered out to me,
Whispers of softness cried out to me,
"Let it be, Let it be"
“Let it be, let go, let it be”
The tender words cause me to cease,
These tender words caused me to cease,
causing the soul to seek its peace.
Warming my soul and kindling peace.

I loved it so please just take this as a suggestion for what "I" feel would make the ending really strong!  (hugs) Sharon


~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them ~*~

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 06-01-2001).]

Death
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5 posted 2001-06-01 11:47 PM


Indeed no pain is greater
no words can ease
the hurt most fragile
doth bend us to our kness

yet Love defies time and more
it never greets me nor is it
truly lost instead marking life
its gifts hone the self in

mirrors unblinking gaze
love is never lost
humans simply do
misplace

to be found
in moments least
simple not expecting
appears full blown wholly given

I have a friend who once said-"Sooner or later, Death makes a believer out of just about everyone."

Logan
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6 posted 2001-06-02 12:10 PM


Victoria..thank you for your words..can only hope you enjoyed as much as I have enjoyed your words...gentle smile

Tammy, your words are as a balm and to think you would say a prayer for me is most humbling..thank you gentle one..gentle smile

Temptress..gentle smile, then I am glad and you make my day

Ahh, Mysteria, suggestions not only noted but incorporated..thank you so much, a fledging poet I am, and open to all thoughts and those do make all the difference.  The thoughts of the guardian of the fires goes to you with peace and serenity. I appreciate your kind words, Sharon, and the hug..gentle smile

Death, interesting as I have faced you before, and hold no thoughts of what is to come, as I have been there before. I hope my poor words inspired the fine words you wrote..til then, my friend



Paula Finn
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7 posted 2001-06-02 01:52 AM


I can only say...this is beauty...sad...but peaceful
ethome
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8 posted 2001-06-02 07:32 AM


Pleased to meet you Logan! I really like the yearning appeal of this verse...

              "Lifting my eyes to the leaden skies,
                I asked someone to hear my cries.
                With a glow of light and crash of sound,
                the skies opened up and rain came down.
                Washing the tears from my face,
                melting the ice my heart had cased."

Great spirit to that verse!! The whole poem is great!!

Logan
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9 posted 2001-06-02 09:50 AM


Ahh, Paula, thank you, my northline neighbor. I am glad you have enjoyed...gentle smile

Yes, ethome, it is nice meeting you also, and appreciate your kind words.

snowpants
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10 posted 2001-06-02 10:26 AM


'Thoughts of love which I did not seek,
but filled my mind with the desire to keep
To abandon love was so hard to bear,
bitter thoughts asked me not to care'

Very heartfelt lines, Logan...excellent write throughout! I really like this one...

sp  

everytime I close my eyes,
I see your face,
I taste you on my lips...
every night I fantasize
that I can feel you on my fingertips...

walker
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11 posted 2001-06-02 11:53 AM


Beautifully written, well done!
Logan
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12 posted 2001-06-02 01:44 PM


Thank you, snowpants, I am glad you enjoyed and appreciate you reading...gentle smile

My thanks for your read and your kind words, I am trying...gentle smile


Logan
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13 posted 2001-06-02 07:42 PM


Walker, my apologies, that last line was for you, and I ended up without the name..thanks again
Watersign6
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14 posted 2001-06-06 08:05 AM


Logan this was amazing to me and also i think
Mysteria made some amazing suggestions that
would make it sound really more amazing  

Captivating1
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15 posted 2001-06-08 12:46 PM


I absolutely loved this poem...I also liked the fact that you ended it with finding peace within yourself rather than wallowing in self pity forever..I needed to read  that...
There is life after death....:-)


catalinamoon
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16 posted 2001-06-16 08:58 AM


Going back a few days, I found this beauty. Logan, I see that you know how hard it is to do this. You write of it with heart and soul.
Peace
Sandra

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17 posted 2001-06-16 09:17 AM


Very emotionally powerful write, Logan.  You have expressed it so well.  I enjoyed this very much.  

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Logan
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18 posted 2001-06-16 12:50 PM


Watersign, thank you for the read, and yes, I think Mysteria made excellent suggestions, which I have incorportated into my original. I always enjoy these suggestions, for I am always trying to learn...gentle smile


Captivating1, thank you for your kind words, so nice for you to reply and be here. Look forward to reading some more of your fine work...gentle smile

Ahh,,Sandra, gentle smile, thank you for finding and reading. Very greatly appreciated that you did so, and for your kind words...

LW, gentle smile, it is always nice seeing your replies and glad you enjoyed it...

Paula Finn
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19 posted 2001-06-16 03:27 PM


Sigh...reading this again...this line just holds me...“Let it be, let it be”...I wish it were so easy....

Sunshine
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20 posted 2001-06-16 03:36 PM


This reached right in...thank you...
Logan
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21 posted 2001-06-16 03:48 PM


Ahh, Paula, thank you for reading it again. I liked what Mysteria added to the line though, "let it be, let go, let it be." No one ever said it was easy, but it can be done, trust me...gentle smile.

Sissy, gentle smile, thank you for reading, and glad you enjoyed it..

Marge Tindal
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22 posted 2001-06-16 03:54 PM


Logan~
Having read this one many times ...
I'm now composed enough to compose.

Caressing winds of soft descent
blow across the chasm of heartache spent
Knowing full-well
that in memory's dwell
she just may come again
Free to flow into your thoughts
and leave again on a whim
Letting go of letting go
but reeling the memory in
Remembering why - with tear-filled eye
she mattered enough - to matter

Thank you !
~*Marge*~



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Logan
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23 posted 2001-06-16 04:00 PM


My stars, Marge, you humble me so much, by writing such beautiful words on this, My thanks, peace and love for such tender thoughts from a friend...gentle smile
Fancy
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24 posted 2001-06-17 07:05 PM


Logan, Logan, Logan...the strength and magnificence of your words reach into my very soul....where also I find the need to "let it be"...how wonderfully you have captured my very feelings and emotions and made them your very own...
Logan
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25 posted 2001-06-17 07:42 PM


Ahh Fancy, thank you for such kind words. I hope then, that you were also about to let it go, and walk in peace...gentle smile
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