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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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I know why the caged bird sings of love, flight and marvelous things, through ev'ning reign, her head hangs low punished by seeds, fate made her sow Melissa P. Monette Caged Bird  Buttercream moon drips smiles saturating the silvered steel door it beams in ovation for song still, the bird wails for more ~ Tears swing and rust the cage leaving her a prisoner of sorrow, she gazes at doves leaping on love pining for peace and release of tomorrow ~ She is, but, a centerpiece of adorn jailed for their passing pleasure unable to fly through blue of sky nulled of freedom's treasure ~ Beautiful bellows breathe hope giving imagination wings to soar, her heart lifts to heaven's pearls still, her soul screams for more ~ I'm that caged bird of enchant letting love cease inside myself, there is no lock on joy's door and yet, I waste upon a shelf ~ I am rare and wond'rous in trill, though, through the night, I cry, people stare right through me see not the pain in my lullaby ~ Frayed feathers wear fallen dreams through mocking melodies of sigh, never to taste the wind's nectar, in closed hands, I slowly die  By Melissa P. Monette |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
this is very sad. but as usual, oh Queen of Romance, your talent at self-expression is astounding. do i get my million $$ now? -Dave |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Melissa, this is so so sad and so heartbreaking; my heart goes out to you. (sigh) You will find all your lovely dreams come true, and then you will be the dove that sings like the angels in rejoice to true love. (big hugggsssss) We all love you, sweet friend! (kiss on cheek) You have suhc a beautiful heart, sweet Melissa, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Melissa, A beautiful write, I'll send you some dreamer's seeds, for you to take a dreamer's flight. Enjoyed |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Ah, Melissa. the cage isn't locked..so fly free my frined...for happiness is found within, and then shared with your beloved. Hugs, Elie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
hey. . . that's my million dollars!!  Melissa. . . this flows with pain. . . from your heart as always. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Buttercream moon drips smiles saturating the silvered steel door it beams in ovation for song still, the bird wails for more ~ Tears swing and rust the cage leaving her a prisoner of sorrow, she gazes at doves leaping on love pining for peace and release of tomorrow ~ ================================ I am rare and wond'rous in trill, though, through the night, I cry, people stare right through me see not the pain in my lullaby ~ Frayed feathers wear fallen dreams through mocking melodies of sigh, never to taste the wind's nectar, in closed hands, I slowly die ======================================= Such a sad song Melis...but as always you find the perfect metaphor to express and define your emotions...then you wrap them up with your gift of imagery and cadence... "Buttercream moon drips smiles saturating the silvered steel door" How cool of an image is that ... "buttercream moon" ... I WISH I had thought of that. You dont have to pay anyone money...your talent is priceless  You're the hidden cost and the thing that's lost in everything I do. |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
missy, i'm with everyone else this is great writing with a perfect presentation too, you always know how to tug at my emotions, how do you find the words so easily?  |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Absolutely beautiful. I loved every second of reading it and you presented it in such a wonderful way too.  A total joy to read. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Melissa, Apt analogy utilized here, The caged bird, the caged heart. You are showing a balance in your writing that speaks of your wisdom even though it may have been through bitter lessons and life experiences you shed the light of hope on your continued journey. This is a well written and thoughtful piece. Keep up the great work. (((HUGZ))) Dennis |
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