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Professor Gloom
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since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

0 posted 2003-03-17 07:22 AM

I don’t own, the shadows,
But I know them well enough,
The smooth of,
The still of,
The inner parts that get rough;
I walk them.

I don’t own, the sorrows,
They are emotional winds,
Just blowing
And going,
Only to pause and never end;
I ride them.

I don’t own
Gloom,
I’m just a teaching student,
That being
And seeing,
Can’t sway where the future’s sent,
I just feel.

Gloom

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

1 posted 2003-03-17 07:31 AM

I like how you turn the tables
on ownership and make it acceptance,
and not simply a passive acceptance
but an active one.

"I’m just a teaching student,"

I especially like that ^ line.

It's always good to see and read
the Gloom. *s

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

2 posted 2003-03-17 07:57 AM

You have a way with your gloom-lit words, m'friend...

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

3 posted 2003-03-17 08:36 AM

Indeed a Gloom write, and as always well done and enjoyed.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-03-17 09:16 AM

Much enjoyed this post..
One for the book!

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Alicethruglass
Member

since 2001-06-19

Posts 368

5 posted 2003-03-17 10:17 AM

I never lived in the shadows before...
I never felt this side of life's gloom
But the sorrows that accompany
the winds of each day
have countered my life
and filled it with doom.

a perfect Reflection

WhiteRose
Member Elite

since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

6 posted 2003-03-17 10:25 AM

Hi Gloomy, This is gloom done as only you can. I love it and it gets my vote.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2003-03-17 03:42 PM

(big hugggssssssss) Therefore, that also means you are acquainted with life, light, hope, and so the sunbeam can always beam through your heart as you may not own it but you can still possess it! (smiles) This is lovely, sweet friend, yay, this has my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Aszard, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2003-03-17 04:15 PM

"I'm just a teaching student."---I love that line! I have been a teacher of many things and I still consider myself a student. I am of the mind, if you want to learn something, teach it!

This was superb on so many levels--from your presentation to your content!

Warm Springtime hugs,
EA

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

9 posted 2003-03-17 04:32 PM

Acceptance is the only way to deal with any negative forces, and you sir, turned yours into an extremely positive one. This is certainly a very book worthy piece.

I Wish You The Luck Of The Irish!

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (03-17-2003 04:33 PM).]

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

10 posted 2003-03-18 04:02 AM

A poem as only you can write it. Great job!

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

11 posted 2003-03-18 04:03 AM

damn! this is just beautiful!

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

12 posted 2003-03-18 04:57 AM

Gloom... really liked the concept of this and I thank you for sharing...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-18-2003 04:57 AM).]

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

13 posted 2003-03-18 09:28 PM

the darkness must speak as well. . .

this gets a vote. . . and should get more. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Professor Gloom
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since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

14 posted 2003-03-19 09:07 AM

Thank you all
for taking the time to read and respond,

Gloom

Poet deVine

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since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

15 posted 2003-03-20 10:31 PM

And you make us feel with your words also Prof. Enjoyed this!

Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20

Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow

16 posted 2003-03-21 12:48 PM

This poem is very interesting, and I enjoyed it.

Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent.

KristieSue

Senior Member

since 2003-01-31

Posts 1460
PA, US

17 posted 2003-03-21 12:53 PM

I'm just a teaching student

Yes, no matter what period we are in our life, we are always learning...but we can also use our experience to help others...

love and and voting...

[This message has been edited by KristieSue (03-21-2003 12:53 PM).]

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

18 posted 2003-03-26 09:56 AM

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