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nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29
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Between the Lines

0 posted 2003-02-21 10:56 AM



I watched it all disappear,
the lines in his face no longer smiling,
the weight upon his shoulders sagging his strength.

I watched the seriousness of the times
navigate his body and the wickedness of thought
rise from mine.

I felt the softness slough off,
its coat now threadbare,
a complete stranger rambling on
as I sealed his fate with a kiss of doom.

I let shattered dreams rupture a heart
that once held pieces of me,
word puzzles that never quite fit to completion.

I hadn't the courage, the resolution to turn away
from an imperfect world, shaping everything into
betrayal, put into my place by a silent awakening.

The untold still aches, fear stands behind my shadow,
tomorrow holds the unknown and I am watching time
steal the promises of the night.

I am weak, my footing undermined,
the why and wherefores lacking reasoning,
pleas go unheeded and my dancing has slowed.

I escape into the morning light, lifted temporarily
beyond the boundaries, lines forgiven
as I lose myself in the passion of words.


M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

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the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1 posted 2003-02-21 11:09 AM


I really liked this. Very beautiful words

Cold hands means a warm heart

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
2 posted 2003-02-21 11:37 AM


Maureen,
A very good write, enjoyed.

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01
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3 posted 2003-02-21 11:37 AM



~M~

This is so well written, you captured what many have experienced. I especially liked the second half of the poem, tho. beginning was a perfect description of life leading to betrayal.

But, the second half, sorry can't remember exact line, really is so heart touching. I think this is one of your best, tho. it'd be hard to pick.

Hugs, Pat


..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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