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0 posted 2002-03-13 02:49 PM



Haven


My eyes struggle to see
What they cannot find.
The lingering feelings
Of dread and horror
The dream that is waiting
On the edge to become
Reality instead of a
Forgotten wing of time

My eyes try to focus
Sort through the shadows.

Or maybe they don’t
Try hard enough
Afraid to finally see
What they cannot
Fearing what answers
Might be discovered

Maybe my eyes are closed
To the knocking future
Not wanting to let the
Past memories enter
Disrupting the safe haven
That I so desperately cling to

Maybe I’m a coward
Too scared to stand.

It’s easier to run.
To let the few scenes
That replay over and over
Live in the shadows
With the rest of the
Unseen places I’ve only
Briefly visited, then fled
Holding tight to sanity
As I run so fast
Pushing so hard and deep.
Hiding the one place
I know I have to discover
… and own.

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
     - Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

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Deep in the heart
1 posted 2002-03-13 02:52 PM


Well done!
Why we hide from ourselves I'll never know, and you wrote it so well

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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2 posted 2002-03-13 02:56 PM




(sigh) This is very emotionally powerful, sweet friend, may you discover joy and hope in these places in your heart and forever find a haven of light to forever rest comfortly in with love! (kiss on cheek) This is marvelous, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Tara, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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3 posted 2002-03-13 04:51 PM


Well crafted poem..fantastic writing!

mutington/joyce

"I can live by myself, but not within myself."
MUTINGTON'S  MEADOWS



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4 posted 2002-03-13 05:51 PM


Interloper - Unfortunately there are reasons. It's easy in many ways to do so. Thank you for stopping.

Noah - I doubt these places hold any happiness. They still have to be overcome however.  Thank you.

mutington - Thank you.

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5 posted 2002-03-13 06:06 PM


No, you are no coward, my friend.  In fact, I think you're not only quite brave, but safeguard yourself against painful memories in the most intelligent manner.  Yes, brave. *hugs*

Michael

Stars will shine when I am gone
Earth will spin on as before
Gulls still race along the shore
Morning star, still kiss the dawn

~ M. Auguste

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6 posted 2002-03-13 10:09 PM


Tara,

this is a wonderful poem...both full
of beauty and pain. you write with
such a emotional intensity that is
simply lovely!

take care sweetie.
amy

"Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have"

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7 posted 2002-03-13 10:15 PM


Tara~

I know this feeling and the emotions that run beside it....you let go nicely....PEACE HUGSSS....


Lauren~


Greeneyes~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (03-13-2002 10:16 PM).]

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8 posted 2002-03-13 10:51 PM


Such intensity and insight, RosePetals....sad but brilliant writing
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9 posted 2002-03-13 11:22 PM


Michael - Believe me, if I was brave, things would be different, alot different.  Brave is not the word, but I thank you just the same.

Amy - Thank you for your kind words.

Lauren - Thank you.

Balladeer - I respect your writing so much, for you to say 'brilliant writing' means much to me. Thank you

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
     - Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

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10 posted 2002-03-13 11:45 PM


Tara - Very good.  We sometimes have to deal with our past in order for us to have a future, but that is easier said then done.  I hope you find the courage very soon to do just that.

Dave

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11 posted 2002-03-13 11:48 PM


"Not wanting to let the
Past memories enter
Disrupting the safe haven
That I so desperately cling to"


relating here....and you are no coward!

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12 posted 2002-03-13 11:59 PM


i actually read this before everyone else here did - one of the privileges of being the loving boyfriend is that i get a sneak preview
as i said then, my dear, you know i am here with you, to help you face whatever demons live in your past - and to make sure they REMAIN past. i love you.
-Dave

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13 posted 2002-03-14 12:01 PM


"My eyes try to focus
Sort through the shadows."

Wow. I love it Tara! I just love your work!

I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather, not screaming, terrified, like his passengers.

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14 posted 2002-03-14 12:05 PM


Dave - That is very true..  Thank you.

Susan - Thank you for stopping in.  And in many ways.. I am.

Dave - What would I do without your strength? Thank you for all you give me

Skyfire - Sheesh girlie, I could get used to your gushing replies *chuckles* Thank you


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