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No Need To Fear...
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No Need To Fear... |
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mutington Member
since 2000-11-29
Posts 132New Jersey, USA |
NO NEED TO FEAR... Tiny fingers tapped lightly upon my sleeping skin, and then I heard her trembling voice... on the verge of frightened tears... "Mommie mommie, I'm so afraid.. a monster's in my room," she cried. So I held her close, and stroked her hair trying to sooth her childish fear. "His eyes are purple, big and round ..he's ugly and he's hairy. And, then he makes a growling sound that makes him awful scary... So Mommie can I sleep with you.. just tonight..Oh please?" "Yes you can..of course you can, but it's just a silly dream. And, dreams are never true you know; they make things different ... than what they seem. Things that move upon your walls are merely shadows of the trees. A howling noise that you might hear is just the wind that rides the breeze." And, as I held her close to me, I felt her clutch give way. Yes, soon her eyes were fast asleep; her fears were finally held at bay ...I laid there wide awake, and thought of such an absurd notion, and yet it stirred my own deep fears, and triggered my emotions....... "No need to fear," I told myself... he cannot hurt you anymore. Brutality stands in the cold, and can't get through dead-bolted doors. I fought old visions, and haunted thoughts , and tried to chase the dread. I turned away from shadowed walls, and quickly covered our heads. I held my daughter tightly near.. and whispered softly in her ear..... "There are no monsters my dear one... Mommie is right here. There is No need to fear dear one.... ...No...no need to fear." ©2/2002 Joyce E. O'Neal [This message has been edited by mutington (03-01-2002 04:39 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wow..I really enjoyed your story Joyce..when I was younger I slept with the covers over my head...I have progressed to still needing them touching my face. Nighttime fears are awful. hugs Maureen |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Tenderly expressed dear Joyce With caring heart and soft sweet, soothing voice Hope Gee I remember being like that little girl |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
her monsters are gone...so are yours...helen |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
those monsters can be so scarey. This is beautiful. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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mutington Member
since 2000-11-29
Posts 132New Jersey, USA |
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments! Joyce |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Joyce- This is so beautifully and tenderly written. I love it...extremely well done.  Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo compassionately beautiful, sweet friend, she is so lucky to have such a loving and caring mother like you always and I know deep down together you will ward off every demon and find angels comforting you always! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is outstanding! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Beautiful poem J lady...very much so... Thank you.. |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
your words speak to many.... well done.. |
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