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Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

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the ass-end of space

0 posted 2003-03-08 01:55 PM

Days fold into years
withered and bent
in wind of hesitation
upon branches
of a rootless tree

The cloudbreak
reveals glimmering sun
it's warmth felt
on tired petals
and I think to myself

This,
could be the day......

{"And the day came when the risk to remain tight
in a bud was more painful than the risk it took
to blossom"
~Anais Nin~}
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Ok this is an edit and repost from Open 23 or 24. The reason for posting this is twofold, the obvious one being the edit and tightening of words and the second to show that, though rarely, there are glimmers of hope and it is possible for me to write a semi-upbeat poem.

[This message has been edited by Aenimal (03-08-2003 01:57 PM).]

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

1 posted 2003-03-08 02:03 PM

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2003-03-08 03:05 PM

Upbeat,
downbeat...
sideways or
inside out...
I enjoy reading
your writings...

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

3 posted 2003-03-08 03:49 PM

Raph - everything you write inspires me so and this is a testament to that in itself -
and this could be the day . . .
yes it can - it sure can - this is just amazing - beauty - as always xxoo

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2003-03-08 03:53 PM

(sigh) Oh Raphael, this is wonderful, sweet friend, hope is ever so abundant, it's just ones heart and courage in accepting it that makes the chasms and erosion and how believing can clear the construction! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Raphael, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

5 posted 2003-03-08 06:24 PM

Thanks Ethel you've been waiting for one of these from me haven't you?

Sunshine thanks appreciate you reading

Sue I doubt it's today and considering i wrote this awhile ago apparentely that wasnt the day either

Noah thanks one day i guess one day

gemjop
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since 2002-11-18

Posts 2587
Pencilveinia, USA

6 posted 2003-03-08 07:41 PM

lol @ your reply to sue. i like you the way ya are raph, you help us all feel were not the only ones. a poem with hope, that you sometimes say you don't have, but i know better.

learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

7 posted 2003-03-08 07:51 PM

Down deep in everyone there is a glimmer of light or hope, and I loved the way you "squeezed" it out of an abyss for this one.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Aretha Franklin

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

8 posted 2003-03-08 08:04 PM

hey I only got here like 5 days ago Raph - what am I suppossed to be reading your mind or something *smiling*

Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

9 posted 2003-03-09 02:50 AM

gemma if i have hope its despite myself

mysteria it's like juicing a rock

don't read my mind Sue its just always dirty

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

10 posted 2003-03-09 03:02 AM

you're awesome!

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

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New York

11 posted 2003-03-09 03:28 AM

too late lol

rkcraig
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since 2003-02-27

Posts 202
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

12 posted 2003-03-09 03:35 AM

I feel the same way, the good days are few and far between, but when they are upon us we should take the time to make that day last forever.

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

13 posted 2003-03-09 09:10 AM

Raph,

Liked this a great deal. The wind of hesitation gives us time to grow. I see you as very rooted. Love your poetry.

Hugs, Pat

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

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

14 posted 2003-03-09 10:34 AM

aww shucks Dixie

Sue i know grin

rkcraig agreed

Pat thank you but me..rooted? I must disagree
I am quite frankly drifting aimlessly..lol

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