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Lost Reflections |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(Hanky-Alert!  )  Lost Reflections By: Noah Eaton 4/23/03 I saw him passing at night walking down the street Like jokers and clovers, he was silenced to sleep Watched as his lost reflection cried through his aura Shame in his eyes humming like a nonexistent antecedent aria I was thinking if you were lonely Maybe I could reach for your hand Hope for you to recognize the light in your eyes At least until I knew I never had the chance… Because through the scars on your face I saw a little boy crying out Afraid he would never find his way home And I only hoped that you could Raise the paper bag from over your face Why couldn’t anyone else tell That you were only human Feel the breaking of your heart…. ……..I too feel numb now And I don’t know how To bring you all back together… Just yesterday I walked past the bent guardrail Where you suffered the head-on collision Where your eyes felt temporarily broken Where your nerves screamed like a harridan You wanted to be seen as you always were Couldn’t bear to see your friends call you names Couldn’t bear to see your girlfriend scream and run away crying Trying to draw her picture but your fingers never stopped trembling… Because through the bruises on your face I saw a flotsam of a shipwreck A beautiful soul who didn’t know how to swim And I only prayed That someone would just dive and pull you in Why couldn’t anyone else tell That you were only human Feel the breaking of your heart…. ……..I feel uneasy now And I don’t know how To bring you all back together… And through all the eyes I see Everyone just wants to be cared for But we keep pushing each other around And deep inside We are all the same Trying to learn the heart matters most Not what sticks out But still many fail to understand Damn, damn And if I had just one demand One demand I would scream out loud… …….Let us learn how To see beyond these masks… I think Lou Reed rung my door-bell just the other day Made me think of what goes and what’s supposed to stay In the belief of magic and loss The summation always seems to add up anyway… You were like Leda, you just needed someone to pity you You just needed to see your lost reflection in Eurotas Couldn’t stand to see the assiduous vision through medicine-cabinet eyes Said your life was a nightmare, just wanted it to subside… Just wanted it to subside… Because through the scars on your face I saw a little boy crying out Afraid he would never find his way home And I only hoped that you could Raise the paper bag from over your face Why couldn’t anyone else tell That you were only human Feel the breaking of your heart…. ……..I too feel numb now And I don’t know how You’re gone now And I can’t put you back together No, can’t put you back together No, can’t put you back together... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...but I still remember your face I still remember your face I still remember your face I still remember your face....... .......and its sadness I can't erase....... And that's the most wonderful thing about creating. It will always be a mystery. ***Shakira*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (04-23-2003 11:52 PM).] |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Oh Noah....You Dear!!!! You have such a heart of gold!!!! This is filled with so much pain. I know you are the kind of person that wants to be able to fix all the hurt and pain in the world. I also believe that if you could that is exactly what you would do.  Take Care and HUGS, Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
You can feel the longing to fix everything for everyone so its right. You have a kind heart the best kind  Very heart felt pieceEnjoyed it very much Julie |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Everyone have broken parts that all the glue in the world won't hold together. So we learn to live within our means. And yes the look in our eyes is often painful...on the other hand, our perfection lies in the happiness we've known. Let the love and light surround you Noah |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
You have to have a very caring heart to write a piece like this. This reminds me of someone I tried to reach for many years but was unable to and left this world suddenly last month in tragic circumstances dying unfortunately way to soon as a result of her lifestyle, leaving much sadness behind. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
-------------------------------------- Because through the scars on your face I saw a little boy crying out Afraid he would never find his way home And I only hoped that you could Raise the paper bag from over your face Why couldn’t anyone else tell That you were only human Feel the breaking of your heart…. ----------------------------------------- Noah, my friend, this poem shows what a tender caring heart that you have. Yes, we would fix all the heart in the world if we could, wouldn't we? All we can do is to help as much as we can and pray for God to do the rest. Thank you for sharing this sweet, touching write with us, Noah. Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (04-24-2003 12:36 AM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I am deeply touched by your words dear Noah. Deeply feeling the pain. You let your love flow so freely over the scars ... showing your generous heart. Love, Margherita |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Like jokers and clovers, he was silenced to sleep Watched as his lost reflection cried through his aura Shame in his eyes humming like a nonexistent antecedent aria .. .. ............ you could Raise the paper bag from over your face .. .. Because through the bruises on your face I saw a flotsam of a shipwreck A beautiful soul who didn’t know how to swim And I only prayed .. .. …….Let us learn how To see beyond these masks… .. .. I still remember your face....... .......and its sadness I can't erase....... ---------------------- I feel lost for words Noah... You have such a kind heart and a magnificent way of putting words to your feelings and thoughts... Regards, Sudhir |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
well done! |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
well done! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, I see that you have finished this poem. As I said, I would be looking for it and am happy to see that you have posted it. I just feel like giving you the grandaddy of all hugs for this moving piece on the very tragic loss of this unfortunate young man. Your heart is sooooooo huge, that when you send out love, it reaches around the entire globe. Love, Your friend, Linda xo |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Noah, lil bro, this has to be a song! It feels like a song to me, one that speaks of sorrow, and pain, and yet in it there is a plea for us to overcome our seeming ignorance of other's human feelings. Oh, yes, Noah, this is a very intense song, and one that reaches the heart....thank you for the thoughts to ponder!  Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Noah, You are so skilled in reaching out with your words and your songs. TD |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Noah...You see with eyes far older than your young years and a heart full of compassion.  |
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