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Poet deVine
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0 posted 2002-06-25 01:17 AM



it was inevitable
leaving the room
she waited at the top of the stairs
    
   for the laughter
    for the sounds
       of familial
             camaraderie



never disappointed
she sat on her bed
     hugging her pillow
dressed in a hand me down
nightie and crying

       quietly
            in the dark summer night



tired and hot, she opened a window
heard the crickets sing
heard the wind in the maple tree

  and wondered

if there would ever
be a place
where she felt she
belonged

silence caught her attention
good night words whispered
stairs creaking
quickly hiding her wakefulness
she waited
until they slept
and then she left
her bed


outside she stood in the dark
      unafraid of what was there
      knowing that
      the pain she felt
      from the loneliness
      was worse than any
                 that would befall her

it was inevitable
that she would remember
those nights and live them
again alone
wistful wishes for imagined
times with them
hearing laughter

but those days would
never return
never be again

and in the dark of night

   she stands

listening to the wind
        and the crickets
        hearing the ghostly
        sounds
        of familial
              camaraderie




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Krishankins
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1 posted 2002-06-25 01:39 AM


i love the sounds you have created. this is a very sad story, (if i'm reading the message right). i really like it.

your 100grit love is smoothing my soul

bsquirrel
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2 posted 2002-06-25 02:05 AM


No one writes the hollow core of sadness as well as you do, PdV. And that "hollow" core is so rich with meaning and insight.

Always love yr work.

These smiling eyes are just a mirror for the sun.
-RHCP

Kit McCallum
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3 posted 2002-06-25 10:32 PM


Sharon, this is a beautiful and melancholy piece. You've woven the scene vividly, and wrapped it with emotion. Very much enjoyed!

Best wishes,
/Kit

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4 posted 2002-06-25 10:39 PM




(big huggsssssss) Oh Sharon, this is so very sad, sweet friend, my heart goes out to this person you speak of, for it saddens me to realize that this pain will always be with them and the only other thing that is inevitable is that perhaps some joy can overshadow the pain that always returns! (sad sigh) This is powerful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

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