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Kethry
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0 posted 2003-06-08 07:15 AM


Once my heart was filled with song
Once my singing filled the air
Once I thought "I can't go wrong"
Then - before my time of care

Once my laughter caught the wind
Once my heart was free and gay
Once my soul would not give in
That was then and now I pay

Once I relished in the day
Once I slept throughout the night
Once my voice would have its say
Then - before I hid in fright

Once my courage was so strong
Once my life in my control
Once I knew the gift of song
Now hope fades in sorrow's toll

Once I knew where I would tread
Once I walked in freedom sure
But now my soul shies in dread
And now for me there's no cure

Once my heart was shining bright
Once my power held back pain
Once before I found the night
- felt in me, its touch of  pain

Once my mind was free and clear
Once I knew the path ahead
Once my life was not so drear
And songs rose to fill my head

Once my mind was bright and sharp
Then before - I was no dunce
Now on sorrows I must harp
Can only say, "I knew - once"

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



© Copyright 2003 Lynne Dale - All Rights Reserved
Bill Charles
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1 posted 2003-06-08 09:51 AM


Ketry - you will know again, my best to you as always...

BC

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2 posted 2003-06-08 10:09 AM


Keth - I feel the ache in your words...and wish I could take away some of your pain. Be well dear poetess. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
3 posted 2003-06-08 10:34 AM


wow, Keth.

I know that feeling and those onces come back every now and then when I a feeling down...but then there is only up to go from there.
Hope you are well.

hugss
M

gemjop
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4 posted 2003-06-08 03:34 PM


Oh Kethry, this really aches, and is filled with how i feel. this is beautifully painful, with a real feeling of complete isolation from happiness.

I do hope this is not something you're experiencing rigth now, but if it is, know that you're not alone.

much love, gemma xxxxxx

JamesMichael
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5 posted 2003-06-08 04:01 PM


Kethry I believe that we have all had something similar to this happen at least once...and now we know that we never want it to happen twice...James
Startime55
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6 posted 2003-06-08 04:07 PM


My heart goes out to you for I felt the same once...you have written it better then I could have...just remember the future is unknown to us and I hope there is even happier times ahead for you...**hug**...

EagleOne
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7 posted 2003-06-09 02:45 AM


Once again my friend you've said it all, and said it so well. Take care!

And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand ~ Bernie Taupin

passing shadows
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8 posted 2003-06-09 04:29 AM


gosh K, this is heart wrenching
suthern
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9 posted 2003-06-09 01:28 PM


What was once may be again
A sorrowed heart feels like a sin
Though smiles are hiding from you now
I hope they soon return somehow.

Powerful, aching write, Kethry... may sunlight chase every shadow away. *S*

Excellent work!

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2003-06-09 03:04 PM


Kethry, I pray that this feeling of emptiness soon departs and that your phoenix spirit will rise "once" more! The light is always that much brighter once the shadows of darkness disappear. Hang on, Dear One!--remember, "and this too, shall pass"! In the meantime, you keep sharin' & we'll keep carin'!

I really felt this one!

Love, Joy, & Inner Peace,
Linda

ethome
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11 posted 2003-06-09 03:52 PM


I share your feelings because you presented them so well here Keth........However, no crying on the picnic!
vandana
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12 posted 2003-06-09 04:17 PM


enjoyed
Selina
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13 posted 2003-06-09 04:23 PM


Kethry, what sorrowful, heartfelt words.  I hope you are not still feeling this way, however I can sympathize and empathize.  I have felt this way at times in my life as well.  Thank goodness for the people who care about us to life us up from such feelings.
inkedgoddess
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Ohio
14 posted 2003-06-09 06:11 PM


i once was lost, but now i'm found..........
it comes in cycles, that's all i can say........
well expressed

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