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Lonely Shadow Member
since 2000-03-14
Posts 128Virginia 
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For the longest time Anger and guilt swept over me Keeping me frozen solid with fear Bound by heartache and sorrow Trying so hard, but unable to break the chains Watching as the fear and regret Slowly destroy my heart and soul The demons I once called angels Tearing into my heart Bleeding it dry, until there is nothing left Hanging cold and motionless Shackled to this wall of loneliness Wanting to be released from my pain But then, a woman appears from nowhere Softly stroking my cheek As she whispers a soft lullaby Looking up with a gentle smile As she looks at me with soft loving eyes She whispers something to me I never heard before I stare at her, my eyes questioning With another lovely smile, she whispers, a little louder than before "I believe in you." "Break free… I see the light in your heart" "be the man you should be" my eyes brighten, did she really say it? That she… believed in me? She places a tender kiss upon my lips Reassuring me of what I heard Suddenly, warmth springs from within Filling me with hope. The strength to fight To break free from my bonds I struggle with all of my newfound strength To break my chains One by one, the chains break free Feeling the sorrow and pain Slowly disappear, vanishing from existence Then, a beautiful light soon engulfs my being I look to her, asking with my eyes "what is this light that surrounds me so?" once again her smile reassures me that everything will be alright with a soft whisper she tells me "it is the light of your happiness" "the light of my love for you" I retreat from my battle for a moment Pondering, admiring her words in my mind with one last tug, the final chain breaks free no longer am I a slave to my guilt but free… free to be the man I hope to be free to show the woman who loves me so all of the love and admiration I hold for her the feelings that will only grow with time love and friendship, now and always Fear destroys the mind, depression destroys the soul... only love and compassion may save you from death. |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
I quite enjoyed this...... The story drew me in ....... yes,....break free be all that u r meant to be.... when I read your line "With another lovely smile, she whispers, a little louder than before "I believe in you." " I remembered Kenny Rogers' song {she believes in me} I have found it quite touching..... Thank you ********************* |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Very touching verse of change and victory. Believing is a wonderful gift to give someone you love. Sincerely, Regina |
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