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Logan
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0 posted 2001-07-22 09:45 PM


Footsteps leading to the flow,
Softness of voice echoing in ear
Merging with sound of gulls and wave
Sun beating down, a molten brass
White sands reflecting merciless glow
Wading in water ankle deep,
Wondering why only one set of prints
Where two used to be until erased
The winds and tides erase so well
What erases the ache inside?


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Voiceless
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since 2001-02-19
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Under the stars upon the wind
1 posted 2001-07-22 09:50 PM


Only time...
Nicely woven poem.
I enjoyed it very much.

~*Freedom Is Not Free*~ (Korean War Memorial)

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
2 posted 2001-07-22 09:50 PM



Sometimes, nothing...

other times...faith...

others, a good as love....

others...a greater love...

I wish you the last three....

Temptress
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3 posted 2001-07-22 10:00 PM


Sweet One..your thoughts always give me something to ponder on!   *sigh* pure feeling as usual from you. good question.

Lone Wolf
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4 posted 2001-07-22 10:50 PM


I have pondered that question many times, my gentle friend.  Oh, I wish I knew.  Very emotional write.

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

Corinne
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5 posted 2001-07-22 11:00 PM


What indeed? this has to be my favorite of yours, but then, that probably doesn't surprise you.

BTW, still chatting in the West? Haven't been around in a few months...

Cor

Logan
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6 posted 2001-07-23 12:11 PM


Thank you Voiceless for your answer and for the time for the read..Appreciate you being here..gentle smile

Ahh, Sis, your very kindness aways touches me..very gentle smile

Most gentle one...very gentle smile..you always humble me with your gentle words

LW, very gentle smile, maybe our muses will answer that question for us, gentle soul, til then, we go on eh? Thank you for being here

Ahh, Cor, you know there isn't very much that surprises me, but I wish your favorite had been one filled with sunshine and happiness, as you richly deserve..and no, I haven't been in the writing chats for sometime now..Take care, my dear friend..very gentle smile

Cpat Hair
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7 posted 2001-07-23 08:53 AM


very nicely done Logan..and as for the answer to your question... have to ask someone wiser than me..


suthern
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8 posted 2001-07-23 09:39 AM


I don't know the answer... but if you find it, would you share with me? *S* This is lovely, Logan... even though it hurts. *S*
Janet Marie
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9 posted 2001-07-23 10:41 AM


Logan this is a LOVELY bittersweet write of longing and loss...
the imagery is poetry in motion...
It reminded me of a favorite song....
by a poet of lyric and music...
I'll share a piece of it...enjoy, as I did your poem  


TAKE THIS RAIN
Jackson Browne

It used to be there were two sets of footprints in the sand
And there were two silhouettes in the sunset hand in hand
But now here beside the sea are the footprints of three
And I can't find my own
Among the directions they're all going

'cause I've been running all over creation out of my mind
Trying to keep our hearts beating together all of the time
Going crazier every day
Watching our love slipping away
'cause you're the only home I've ever wanted
And the only light I've known


You're going to hear my voice in the morning calling your name
And know my love and my desperation were one and the same
And where our footprints used to be
There'll be nothing but the sea
And the tide and the wind and the open sky
And the unbroken horizon

only you could give love that satisfies the soul...
see the darkness of my heart and still won't let me go.

MARK V SHELDON
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10 posted 2001-07-23 12:08 PM


Wonderful and expressive, Logan.  My belief as to the answer you ponder is that Time will dull the feelings, though probably not erase, but forgiveness and understanding which lead to Wisdom will probably be the medicine most potent -- that with the Serenity to accept what you cannot change and a focus on the positive moments that will always remain with you to outshine the darker ones...

-MVS

"When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said."
--Del Casher

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2001-07-23 12:13 PM


Nice writing Logan...James
catalinamoon
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12 posted 2001-07-23 07:42 PM


Ah Logan, nothing has yet erased the ache inside for me, but I presume all of the above mentioned things could do so. Someday..
This makes me think of a little ritual of writing your troubles in the sand, and letting  the tide wash them away. Now if it would just work!
Peace
Sandra

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